Sets the concealed handgun permit fee under GS 14-415.19 for veterans who were discharged honorably or under general honorable conditions from military service in the Armed Forces of the United States at the same reduced rate as a retired sworn law enforcement officer. Requires veterans to submit proof of conditions of discharge through a Form DD-214 or other documentation. Directs that the fee proceeds from such permits will also be remitted to the NC Department of Public Safety to cover the cost of performing the State and federal criminal record checks performed in connection with processing applications and for the implementation of the provisions of the Article.

Applies to applications for concealed handgun permits and renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2025.