Charlotte, Raleigh–Durham, Greensboro, Wilmington, Asheville, Fayetteville or the Outer Banks, North Carolina buyers can order from JCM Armory and pick up at a dealer nearby. We’re a federally licensed firearms dealer (FFL) in Joppa, Maryland, shipping firearms to local FFLs in 49 states (we do not ship to California). If you last bought a handgun in North Carolina before 2023, the process has changed.
How buying a gun online works in North Carolina
- Pick your firearm and your dealer. Add the gun to your cart and choose a licensed North Carolina dealer at checkout. Many North Carolina gun shops and outfitters do transfers; ask about their fee first.
- We ship to your FFL. Once your dealer’s license is on file, we ship the firearm directly to them. Firearms are never shipped to a home address.
- NICS check and pickup. Show ID and complete ATF Form 4473; your dealer runs the FBI NICS check. A valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit may be accepted in place of the NICS check for a handgun, at the dealer’s discretion under federal rules.
What to know about firearm transfers in North Carolina
No more pistol purchase permit. North Carolina repealed its sheriff-issued pistol purchase permit (G.S. 14-402 through 14-405) through Session Law 2023-8, effective March 29, 2023. Handgun buyers at a dealer now go through the federal NICS check instead.
Federal dealer age limits apply: at least 21 for a handgun and at least 18 for a rifle or shotgun. North Carolina is not a “point of contact” state, so dealers run background checks directly through the FBI’s NICS system.
Military buyers. Active-duty service members are residents of the state of their permanent duty station under federal law, so troops stationed at North Carolina installations such as Fort Bragg or Camp Lejeune can buy from a North Carolina dealer with their orders and ID.
Buyers are responsible for knowing and following federal, state and local law. Laws change, so confirm anything specific with your North Carolina dealer. This page is general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed: October 2026.
Shipping and fees
- Free shipping on firearms priced $300 or more.
- Free ammunition shipping when your ammo subtotal reaches $750.
- Otherwise, a flat $15 shipping charge. Firearms and ammunition ship separately.
- Smokeless powder and primers carry a $40 hazmat fee per order.
- Your North Carolina dealer charges their own transfer fee at pickup.
Popular categories for North Carolina buyers
- Semi-auto pistols and holsters
- Shotguns and shells for waterfowl on the sounds and turkey in the mountains
- Bolt-action rifles for deer
- AR rifles and magazines
- Optics
- Ammunition for every caliber
North Carolina hunting seasons and rules are set by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC). Check its current Regulations Digest before your hunt.
Before you order in North Carolina
The North Carolina concealed handgun permit is still issued by your county sheriff and remains useful for carrying in states that honor it, even though it isn’t required to buy. Buyers in Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Asheville and Wilmington have a wide choice of dealers. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission sets deer seasons by region, and the eastern season opens earlier than in the mountains, so check your zone before you order. Duck hunters on the Outer Banks and Currituck Sound, and bear hunters in the coastal counties, often want different gear, and we carry shotguns and rifles for both.
Buying a suppressor? Our North Carolina silencer guide covers North Carolina law, hunting with a suppressor and your Form 4473 or voluntary $0 Form 4 options. Pair your suppressor with subsonic ammo.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need a pistol purchase permit in North Carolina?
No. The pistol purchase permit was repealed effective March 29, 2023. You complete ATF Form 4473 and a background check at your dealer.
Can my concealed handgun permit replace the background check?
Under ATF rules a valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit can qualify as a NICS alternative for handguns. Your dealer decides how to process the transfer.
Can a gun be shipped to my house in North Carolina?
No. Firearms ship only to a licensed FFL dealer, where you complete the paperwork and background check before pickup.
How much does shipping to North Carolina cost?
Firearms priced $300 or more ship free, ammo ships free at a $750 ammo subtotal, and other orders ship for a flat $15. Powder and primers add a $40 hazmat fee per order.
Do you ship to every state?
We ship firearms to local FFL dealers in 49 states. We do not ship to California.