As of April 2025, North Carolina remains one of the few southeastern states without constitutional carry, also known as permitless carry. This means a Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) is still required to carry a concealed firearm legally. However, two bills—Senate Bill 50 (SB 50) and House Bill 5 (HB 5)—aim to change that by allowing eligible citizens to carry concealed handguns without a permit.