Bill Summary for H 227 (2011-2012)

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Mar 2 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 227 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 2, 2011
TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON MAY BUY A FIREARM IN ANOTHER STATE, PROVIDED THE PERSON SATISFIES THE APPROPRIATE BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Intro. by Hollo, Gillespie, Hilton, Jones.

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Amends GS 14-409.10 to allow a North Carolina citizen to purchase a firearm in another state if the individual undergoes a background check that satisfies the laws of the state in which the purchase takes place and that includes an inquiry of the National Instant Background Check System. Deletes the current provisions of GS 14-409.10, which allow North Carolina citizens to purchase rifles, shotguns and ammunition in states contiguous to North Carolina (without any provisions concerning background checks). Effective December 1, 2011.