North Carolina eliminates pistol permit requirement, sparking controversy.

North Carolina's Republican-led legislature has overridden a veto by Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, making it legal to purchase a pistol without a permit. The move has been criticised by gun control advocates, who argue that it will make communities less safe. The law also broadens the ability for concealed carry gun permit holders to carry a handgun in a place of religious worship located on privately-owned educational property under certain circumstances. The permit repeal goes into effect immediately, but federal background checks for handgun purchases from licensed dealers remain in effect.