Buying A Firearm

813 East Williams Street, Apex, NC 27502
Phone 919-387-8393 ---- Fax 919-387-9385
Toll Free Outside Raleigh Area 1-866-472-7130
Hours Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-3 Eastern Time Closed Sun

BUYING A FIREARM

Our Policy

It is this store's policy to sell firearms to North Carolina residents ONLY! All firearms sales to out-of-state residents must be shipped to a dealer in the purchaser’s state of residence where the purchaser can take possession of the weapon.

Handguns

To purchase a handgun you must be; a resident of North Carolina, at least 21 years old, have a valid state issued photo identification with your name, address, birth date and signature on it; additionally, you must have a pistol permit from the sheriff of the county you live in. If you have a valid North Carolina Concealed Carry Permit you can use this in place of the pistol permit.
To obtain a pistol permit contact your county sheriff to learn the exact procedures involved. Procedures vary widely from county to county. Permits cost $5.00 each and are valid for five years (generally) from date of issue no matter who the current sheriff is or where you live in North Carolina. These pistol permits are good for any handgun at any firearms retailer in the state and are surrendered (one for each handgun purchased) at the time of purchase to the dealer. To obtain a Concealed Carry Permit see our Concealed Permit page.

In Wake County application is made downtown Raleigh at the Wake County Sheriff's Office (Salisbury St. opposite the Wake County Courthouse). When you apply you will be given a phone number to call in about a week to see if your permit(s) are done. You can apply for up to five permits at one time. There are additional requirements if you are a resident alien (see below).

Rifles / Shotguns

To purchase a long gun (shotgun or rifle) you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid state issued photo identification with your name, address, birth date and signature on it. You may choose to complete a NICS background check through the FBI to buy a long gun. If you have a valid North Carolina Concealed Carry Permit you can use this in the place of the NICS background check. Alternatively you may use a pistol permit to buy a rifle or shotgun.

Foreign Nationals

It is Young Guns policy to sell firearms to foreign nationals who are Permanent Residents only. To purchase a firearm you must have the following items. Your INS Permanent Resident Card that states you may work and reside in the United States. Work, Student, or Tourist visas are NOT acceptable. Current and correct (including address) North Carolina Drivers License or North Carolina Identification Card. Utility bills showing your name and current North Carolina address (originals not copies) for each of the last 3 months (or older) prior to purchasing this firearm. Alternately you may provide a lease in effect for 90 days or longer with your name and North Carolina address on it.

*If you need more information on buying a gun in North Carolina please visit the NC Justice Academy website.