North Carolina eliminates pistol permit requirement.
North Carolina's Republican-controlled legislature has successfully overridden Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's veto to repeal the state's requirement for a permit to buy a pistol. The permit system, which required sheriffs to perform character evaluations of gun applicants, has been eliminated, with supporters arguing that it is no longer necessary in light of significant updates to the national background check system. However, opponents warn that the repeal will allow more dangerous people to obtain weapons through private sales, which do not require a background check, and limit law enforcement's ability to prevent violent crimes.