TMc: Gun Carry Permits | Eastern North Carolina Now

    I hope to receive my carry permit next week and unlike driver license, education will begin after receiving the okay. A retired policeman vet buddy will bring me up to speed and hopefully allow me to publish an article or two. Today I will write about the process to date.

    I went to the court house, filled out a three page application and answered that I was not accused or convicted of a crime, delivered my driver license for copy, and paid $75. After lunch, I proceeded to another building and they digitally scanned my hand and fingers for prints (no ink) and paid a $5 service charge. The permit will arrive after a background check.

    My small automatic pistol will fit in an old cell phone case and I know from TV that I must fear for my life to use the weapon. I do not think I can shoot someone for trying to steal my car or walking out the door with my CD player. The victim must be banging my head onto a concrete walkway. If the perpetrator is injured not dead, I will need a stab wound to prove self-defense or I will be in deep chocolate. In other words, I do not know what I am talking about. I know from experience that the automatic slide goes across your hand and will leave a scar if not careful.

    Conclusion: I have a gun and can carry it most anywhere. You hope me and the record number of others act responsibly. Link to record numbers