Hi all,
I'm trying to get into open carry here in New Hanover County NC but I've run into a few problems. First off, let me say that I love the website and the community.
Now to the point, I currently reside in New Hanover county and I have been researching my gun laws for a while (since just before I turned 18). I took a look at the NC Attorny Generals gun laws pdf that's floating around online and did some research to conclude that OC IS legal in NC under 21, however you cannot purchase a pistol. That is understandable, IMHO. However, my father was wanting to "gift" me a pistol. Apparently you must get a pistol permit in order for that to occur, and in addition to that it seems that you could get a permit at 18 so that a pistol can be "gifted" to you. The issue is, upon talking with somebody at the Sheriff's office they won't issue a permit to anyone under 21. Tell me, how am I supposed to OC, when I can't be gifted a gun because I can't get a permit? It makes no sense to me. In other NC counties you must be able to get a permit under 21, so I guess it's just a NHC thing. So ladies & gents, what (if anything) can I do about this?
Also, I will be leaving for USMC bootcamp here in 2 weeks and I will end up in Onslow County (Camp Lejeune). Does anyone know if I could get a permit in Onslow County under 21? Also, I remember seeing something about having to get a letter from the commanding officer...etc -If I don't take my pistol on base, ever, could I get around this? I'd really not have to register my pistol with the base or have them lock it up ever.
Thanks,
Kevin
OCUSMC
I'm trying to get into open carry here in New Hanover County NC but I've run into a few problems. First off, let me say that I love the website and the community.
Now to the point, I currently reside in New Hanover county and I have been researching my gun laws for a while (since just before I turned 18). I took a look at the NC Attorny Generals gun laws pdf that's floating around online and did some research to conclude that OC IS legal in NC under 21, however you cannot purchase a pistol. That is understandable, IMHO. However, my father was wanting to "gift" me a pistol. Apparently you must get a pistol permit in order for that to occur, and in addition to that it seems that you could get a permit at 18 so that a pistol can be "gifted" to you. The issue is, upon talking with somebody at the Sheriff's office they won't issue a permit to anyone under 21. Tell me, how am I supposed to OC, when I can't be gifted a gun because I can't get a permit? It makes no sense to me. In other NC counties you must be able to get a permit under 21, so I guess it's just a NHC thing. So ladies & gents, what (if anything) can I do about this?
Also, I will be leaving for USMC bootcamp here in 2 weeks and I will end up in Onslow County (Camp Lejeune). Does anyone know if I could get a permit in Onslow County under 21? Also, I remember seeing something about having to get a letter from the commanding officer...etc -If I don't take my pistol on base, ever, could I get around this? I'd really not have to register my pistol with the base or have them lock it up ever.
Thanks,
Kevin
OCUSMC