In July 1995, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted a Concealed Carry Handgun law that allows qualifying citizens the opportunity to obtain a permit to carry a concealed handgun.
Application Process
To apply, you will need to complete an approved Firearms Safety and Training Course. We do not teach this class at the Sheriff's office, but you can view a list of qualified instructors in Rowan County (PDF).
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office utilizes a 3-part online process for appointments and applications. In the first part you will answer the application questionnaire. In the second part you will pay the fees with a credit card and obtain a receipt and in the third part you will select an appointment date/time of your choosing from those available. To make your appointment and complete the application, visit the Online Site.
Items Needed
On the day of your appointment you will need:
Original Certificate from Firearms Course
(Law Enforcement Exempt need to supply a copy of Agency ID and latest completed F9A)
Printed Application (DO NOT SIGN- applications will be notarized at no additional cost to you at the time of your appointment)
Valid Driver's License with correct address
Naturalized citizens must bring Naturalization Certificate, or valid US passport
U.S. citizens born outside of the U.S.A. to U.S. parents must bring your documentation from the Dept. of State (Consular Report of Birth Abroad, Certificate of Citizenship, or Certification of Report of Birth)
Additional Information
You will also be fingerprinted at this time. If you are Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Private Protective Services, a Firearms Exemption form is required in lieu of the Firearms Safety Course Certificate.
NEW Concealed Handgun Permit
RENEWAL Concealed Handgun Permit
Permits need to be renewed within 90 days of your expiration. Please Do not let your permit expire.
The Application Renewal Process
The process for Renewal uses the same Online Site as for New Permits. It consists of a 3-part process. In the first part you will answer the application questionnaire. In the second part you will pay the fees with a credit card and obtain a receipt and in the third part you will select an appointment date/time of your choosing from those available.
IF you cannot obtain an appointment prior to your CCH Expiration date, you MUST select NEW PERMIT APPLICATION. Additionally, if you are over 60 days past your expiration date, you will need to attend and obtain a new Firearms Safety Certificate as well.
Payment
All payments are required to be made online at the time of the application.
RENEW Concealed Handgun Permit
Change of Address and Duplicate Permits
ADDRESS CHANGE or NAME CHANGE
If you move or have a name change, you may come in person to this office to complete the form or for your convenience, you may complete it online atCHANGE OF ADDRESS. For online changes, you will need:
To upload a copy of your current CCH Permit
To upload a copy of your current driver's license with the CORRECTED name and/or address.
A credit card for the online convenience fee
The address on your NC Driver's License and your Concealed Carry Permit must match to be valid.
DUPLICATE PERMIT
A Duplicate Permit can be obtained either in person at this office or for your convenience, you may obtain it online at DUPLICATE PERMIT,
Please note that there is a $15 fee for a duplicate permit. If you choose to obtain your duplicate online, a convenience fee will be added to this charge.
Pistol Purchase Permit
Senate Bill 41 was enacted into law after the North Carolina General Assembly overrode the Governor's veto. One of the major components of SB 41 is that it repeals the requirement to get a pistol permit in order to buy or receive a handgun in North Carolina. Therefore anyone wishing to purchase a handgun from a federally licensed firearms dealer, effective March 29, 2023, would NOT have to present a pistol purchase permit in order to do so. The firearms dealer would simply conduct an inquiry on the individual through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
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