North Carolina S788 guards freedoms and public safety by enacting several firearm regulations.

North Carolina S788, the Guarding Freedoms & Public Safety Act, introduces several firearm regulations. It prohibits individuals convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence from purchasing or possessing firearms. The bill mandates universal background checks for firearm sales, requiring federally licensed dealers to verify the identity and eligibility of buyers. It also reinstates the pistol purchase permit law, which was previously repealed. Additionally, the act requires parents or guardians of public school students to certify the safe storage of firearms in their homes.

North Carolina S788 guards freedoms and public safety by enacting several firearm regulations.

North Carolina S788, the Guarding Freedoms & Public Safety Act, introduces several firearm regulations. It prohibits individuals convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence from purchasing or possessing firearms. The bill mandates universal background checks for firearm sales, requiring federally licensed dealers to verify the identity and eligibility of buyers. It also reinstates the pistol purchase permit law, which was previously repealed. Additionally, the act requires parents or guardians of public school students to certify the safe storage of firearms in their homes.