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Pistol purchases would no longer need a permit from sheriff’s offices under a bill that passed the North Carolina House on Wednesday.

North Carolina Republicans completed a push Wednesday to eliminate the state's long-held requirement that a handgun buyer obtain a permit from the local sheriff. But the repeal is likely to get vetoed by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who supports more gun-access restrictions.

Lawmakers could debate a plan to loosen North Carolina's gun regulations as early as Thursday. The Republican majority has struggled to reach a consensus…

Residents of Wake County can now apply online for a permit to own a hand gun or to carry one concealed. Instead of going into an office, they can fill out…

A Chapel Hill group is helping restaurants and bars clarify a new law to patrons. People with permits to carry concealed handguns can bring their weapon…

State senators have passed a measure that would do away with handgun permits and add more places people can carry or store firearms.Republican backers say…