How many guns are registered in North Carolina?

Answer 1

Only Durham registers its handguns to residents in the city (It is believed that registrations violate the NC constitution but the state leaves Durham alone). Other than that no guns are registered in the state. Since 1995 NC has issued 400,000 pistol permits and there are 228,000 Concealed Carry Permit holders. Permits & Permit holders can purchase pistols or long guns with these authorizations. There is no comprehensive knowledge of gun ownership in NC, just estimates.

Answer 2

There is no limit. However, North Carolina has a handgun permit system which allows you to purchase ten handgun permits annually. If you have a North Carolina issued concealed carry permit, you can bypass the handgun permit system, as the background check which accompanies the application for a North Carolina CCW is one of the most extensive in the country.