What to do if I got a ticket for a concealed handgun?
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What to do if I got a ticket for a concealed handgun?
It’s registered to me. I thought enough of it was showing so I didn’t think it was concealed. What kind of trouble am I in?
Asked on November 12, 2013 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Concealed carry laws are pretty extensive in North Carolina. You do need (unless you meet exemptions like being a police officer or government agent of some sort) a concealed carry permit to carry a handgun. You cannot carry in certain areas, or to certain places. If you got a ticket for carrying and you didn't have a concealed carry permit, you might be liable for a Class 2 misdemeanor and it could impact your ability to carry concealed. Contact an attorney in your state who handles firearm rights laws and see if this can be dismissed or pled down.
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