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  2. Gun laws in North Carolina - Wikipedia

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    Location of North Carolina in the United States. Gun laws in North Carolina regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition in the U.S. state of North Carolina. [1] [2] North Carolina is a permissive state for firearms ownership. The state maintains concealed carry reciprocity with any other state so long as the permit is valid.

  3. Overview of gun laws by nation - Wikipedia

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    The permit or license scope varies according to what firearm(s) or activity(s) it allows the holder to legally do with the firearm. Some jurisdictions may require a firearm license to own a firearm, to engage in hunting, target shooting or collecting, or to carry a concealed firearm, or operate a business (such as being a gun dealer or a gunsmith).

  4. Gun laws in Maryland - Wikipedia

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    Synopsis. Carrying a handgun either openly or concealed is prohibited, except certain persons, or in certain circumstances. an organized military activity, formal or informal target practice, sport shooting event, or hunting. Generally, no permit is required to possess a rifle or shotgun within the State.

  5. Gun laws in New Jersey - Wikipedia

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    N/A. Yes. N.J. Admin. Code § 13:54. New Jersey calls its permit a "permit to carry a handgun" and is a "shall-issue" by judicial ruling for concealed firearm carry. It must be approved by both the municipality's police chief and a NJ judge, whereas the applicant will not know who denied the $200 application to carry.

  6. Firearms regulation in South Africa - Wikipedia

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    In South Africa, the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 regulates the possession of firearms by civilians. Possession of a firearm is conditional on a competency test and several other factors, including background checking of the applicant, inspection of an owner's premises, and licensing of the weapon by the police introduced in July 2004.

  7. 9×19mm Parabellum - Wikipedia

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    The 9×19mm Parabellum (also known as 9mm PARA, 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO or simply 9mm) is a rimless, centerfire, tapered firearms cartridge. Originally designed by Austrian firearm designer Georg Luger in 1901, [ 6 ] it is widely considered the most popular handgun and submachine gun cartridge due to its low cost, adequate stopping power and ...

  8. International Practical Shooting Confederation - Wikipedia

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    The International Practical Shooting Confederation ( IPSC) is the world's largest shooting sport association, and the largest and oldest within practical shooting. Founded in 1976, the IPSC nowadays affiliates over 100 regions from Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania. [ 1] Competitions are held with pistols, revolvers ...

  9. Safety (firearms) - Wikipedia

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    Safety (firearms) Close-up shot of a safety of an M16A2 rifle. In firearms, a safety or safety catch is a mechanism used to help prevent the accidental discharge of a firearm, helping to ensure safer handling. Safeties can generally be divided into subtypes such as internal safeties (which typically do not receive input from the user) and ...