NC House schedules concealed-carry veto override for Aug. 3
Senate Bill 50 would allow qualifying adults to carry concealed handguns without first obtaining a permit while retaining the existing permit system.
RALEIGH — The North Carolina House is scheduled to reconsider a vetoed bill that would allow qualifying adults to carry concealed handguns without first obtaining a concealed-carry permit.
The House calendar for Monday, Aug. 3, lists Senate Bill 50, titled “Freedom to Carry NC,” under unfinished business and reconsideration of a vetoed bill. The chamber is scheduled to convene at 10 a.m.
The bill would allow a United States citizen who is at least 18 years old to carry a concealed handgun unless prohibited by state or federal law. People carrying concealed handguns would be required to carry identification and disclose possession of the handgun when approached or addressed by a law enforcement officer.
The legislation would continue North Carolina’s concealed-handgun permit system for residents who want a permit for reciprocity with other states, firearm purchases or other purposes.
Senate Bill 50 would continue restrictions on concealed weapons in locations prohibited by federal law, law enforcement and correctional facilities, and private premises where the person controlling the property has posted notice prohibiting concealed weapons.
The legislation includes disqualifications involving felony indictments and convictions, certain violent misdemeanor convictions, domestic-violence offenses, fugitive status and other legal restrictions.
The bill also contains provisions unrelated to permitless concealed carry. It would increase certain line-of-duty death benefits from $100,000 to $150,000 and direct the University of North Carolina Board of Governors to establish a scholarship program for children of qualifying public-safety personnel who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.
Other provisions would increase criminal penalties for assaults with firearms against specified law enforcement officers, correctional employees, emergency medical personnel, firefighters and telecommunicators. It would also create enhanced offenses for firearm possession or discharge by a felon during the commission or attempted commission of certain felonies.
The General Assembly ratified the bill June 12, 2025. The governor vetoed it June 20, 2025. The Senate voted 30-19 on July 29, 2025, to override the veto.
The scheduled House vote represents the remaining legislative step in the override process. The House calendar does not list other bills for floor consideration Monday.
Editor’s note: This article was drafted with the assistance of artificial intelligence and was reviewed and fact-checked by a member of the NC Political News editorial team before publication.
