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October 20, 2013, 08:20 AM | #1 |
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Carry on church property in NC
I was checking the law in NC at this website http://www.handgunlaw.us/states/northcarolina.pdf to determine what the law is regarding carrying a gun on church property in NC. I have no intention of taking the gun inside the church building but was intending on leaving it in my car. I am traveling and have no place to put it beside the car.
Is it OK to have it on church property so long as it is in the car.
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October 20, 2013, 09:33 AM | #2 |
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According to Handgunlaw, churches are not specifically off-limits, unless posted. However, schools ARE off-limits, both public or private, including the grounds. Handgunlaw provides a link to the statutes -- you would have to do some digging to figure out whether or not a Sunday school would be considered a "school" in the context of firearms carry.
If the church is a Catholic or other church that also operates a full school during the week, then there's probably no question it would be a "school" under the purview of the statute. |
October 20, 2013, 09:33 AM | #3 |
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I don't see any church-related prohibition in the link you provided. I carry at church on a regular basis (Florida). It's not going to be of much use in the car.
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Do you have a carry permit that's recognized in NC? If you do, you're allowed to keep the handgun in a closed container in a locked car even on school property. (G.S. 14-269 in the document you linked.)
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Why not and your call !!
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I respect that this is a personal choice but if I may, why would you not consider taking it in? I have heard this before and lately found out that our pastor has started carrying his during services. .... Be Safe !!!
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October 20, 2013, 01:28 PM | #7 |
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Aguila,
Don't know what Vanya saw, but I just double checked and it is still listed as a misdemeanor in 14-269.2(f) (3). I know there has been discussion on changing this, but best of my knowledge nothing has come down the pipe yet. Cheers! |
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Carry in a Church is not against any NC Law. If they post it then yes. If there is a school Pre-school, K-12 or even a College or University in the Church then it would be considered school property in my opinion as the law state public or private. I do not think a Sunday School would make it a school under state law.
NC laws just changed. Attached is a PDF of the bill passed and signed that shows you can store your firearm in a vehicle on school property if you have a carry permit/license. They have not updated their statutes with the new law yet.
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October 20, 2013, 04:39 PM | #10 |
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Thanks Gary and Vanya.
Had not seen the update before. |
October 21, 2013, 06:15 PM | #11 |
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I carry in my church and the pastor has no problem with it.
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October 21, 2013, 07:02 PM | #12 |
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Want to add this. The NC AG is stating this on his website now. It just showed up yesterday.
http://www.ncdoj.com/getdoc/19be6294...ciprocity.aspx He states this for Private School Parking areas: *Effective October 1, 2013, unless prohibited by a private school, a concealed handgun permittee may store a handgun in the person’s locked vehicle or in a locked container securely fixed to the person’s vehicle while on campus. It may NOT be carried on the person. Also this info will be added to the NC Page at www.handgunlaw.us late Thursday or early Friday.
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While I can find no comprehensive, singular definition of "school" in North Carolina law, Chapter 115C - Elementary and Secondary Education, requires compulsory attendance at "all public schools and any nonpublic schools which have teachers and curricula that are approved by the State Board of Education." Sunday School attendance is certainly not compulsory, nor is the religious training involved in Sunday School approved by the state. |
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October 24, 2013, 12:29 PM | #14 |
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That's all we need - the state getting involved in regulating Sunday School...
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