HOW TO BUY A FIREARM
IN NORTH CAROLINA
A straightforward guide to identification, background checks, age requirements, and purchasing through Guerrilla Armament.
This page provides general information—not legal advice. Firearm laws and eligibility requirements may change. All purchases and transfers are subject to federal and state law, required documentation, and final approval at the store
BUYING FROM GUERRILLA ARMAMENT
01
VISIT THE STORE
Speak with our team and select the firearm that best fits your needs.
02
PRESENT IDENTIFICATION
Bring current government-issued photo identification showing your residential address. Additional documentation may be required if your current address is not shown.
03
COMPLETE THE PAPERWORK
Complete the required ATF Form 4473 accurately at the store.
04
BACKGROUND CHECK & PICKUP
We will complete the required background-check process. The firearm can only be released after all applicable requirements are satisfied.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Federal minimum-age requirements apply to firearm purchases from licensed dealers.
18+
RIFLES & SHOTGUNS
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase a rifle or shotgun from a licensed dealer.
21+
HANDGUNS, FRAMES & RECEIVERS
You must be at least 21 years old to purchase a handgun, firearm frame, receiver, or another firearm that is not classified as a rifle or shotgun from a licensed dealer.
Customers under 21 may be subject to an enhanced federal background-check process that can extend the review period. Processing time varies; it is not automatically a 10-day delay.
MARCH 29, 2023
PURCHASE-PERMIT REPEAL
NORTH CAROLINA PISTOL PURCHASE PERMIT UPDATE
North Carolina no longer requires a sheriff-issued pistol purchase permit. The repeal took effect March 29, 2023.
Purchases from licensed firearm dealers remain subject to applicable federal requirements, required identification, ATF Form 4473, and the federal background-check process unless a qualifying exception applies.
MILITARY & SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
Identification and residency requirements can vary based on the customer’s circumstances. Bring current documentation and contact the store before visiting if you are uncertain what will be accepted.
ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY
Active-duty military personnel should bring their military or DOD identification along with current government-issued documentation establishing their residential address or duty-station residency.
ADDRESS DOESN’T MATCH YOUR ID?
If your photo identification does not display your current residential address, additional current government-issued documentation may be required before the transaction can proceed.
Documentation is reviewed at the store. Please call before visiting if you have recently moved, are stationed in North Carolina, or are unsure whether your documents satisfy the applicable requirements.
PURCHASING FROM AN ONLINE
OR OUT-OF-STATE DEALER?
If you purchase a firearm from another dealer, auction site, or online seller, the firearm must be shipped to an appropriate Federal Firearms Licensee for the required26transfer process. Guerrilla Armament can receive eligible transfers for pickup at our Jacksonville location.
01
SELECT GUERRILLA ARMAMENT
Provide the selling dealer with Guerrilla Armament’s current FFL information.
02
MONITOR THE SHIPMENT
Follow the tracking information supplied by the seller or carrier. Please do not visit the store immediately when the carrier marks the shipment delivered.
03
COMPLETE YOUR TRANSFER
Visit the store when your transfer is ready, present the required identification, complete the required paperwork, and satisfy the applicable background-check process.
NORTH CAROLINA
CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMITS
Concealed handgun permits are administered by the sheriff in the applicant’s county of residence. A North Carolina concealed handgun permit is separate from the process of purchasing a firearm.
Current state requirements include being at least 21 years old, meeting the applicable residency and eligibility requirements, and successfully completing an approved firearms safety and training course.
Application procedures, appointments, documentation, fees, and processing information may differ by county. Contact your county sheriff for current instructions before applying.
External link to the North Carolina General Assembly. Requirements may change.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Firearm purchases and transfers depend on the customer’s circumstances, identification, residency, and applicable legal requirements. Contact Guerrilla Armament before visiting if you are unsure what documentation to bring.