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I've done some research of the state and I am still uncertain about gun laws. I've read about people talking about "pistol purchase permits" around the Raleigh area, is this required across the whole state when buying a pistol? If I move down with several pistols will I have to hop through red tape?

Also what I am curious about is how vehicle registration works. It seems like there is a "highway use tax" which is a certain percentage value of your vehicle you have to pay every year, like property taxes on your car. Am I in for butthurt on this with a 2 month old $30,000 SUV? I don't mind vehicle inspections because we have that in PA.

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Hey everyone, I was born and raised in Pittsburgh and still live here. However I have been putting serious thought into relocation for my sake (higher earnings, less taxes, and lower cost of living) and NC is on my short list since I can make it back home if needed in short time. Plus at the ripe old age of 26 the cold has been murder on my knee (multiple surgeries).

My parents would also most likely follow me down after I've established myself. My mother and I are both software developers, and my old man is basically retired. The Pittsburgh winters are hard on my old man anymore, and  I'm hoping a warmer climate will get him to be more active to lose some weight. The climate seems to be perfect for us. I've put some feeler applications out to Charlotte and the Raleigh/Durham area.

The houses seem to be about what you would pay for around here, but much newer/modern and in nicer areas.

How expensive is land? We have some acreage up in the woods near the NY line but were not sure for how long(property neighbors selling, fracking, ect). Up here land is freaking expensive and you don't get mineral rights conveyed due to the fracking boom.

I've done some research of the state and I am still uncertain about gun laws. I've read about people talking about "pistol purchase permits" around the Raleigh area, is this required across the whole state when buying a pistol? If I move down with several pistols will I have to hop through red tape?
NC is very diverse- we have beaches, mountains, and everything between. It also gets cold in NC but probably not like Pa, it depends where you are. Pistol purchase permits are a pain in the ass, stupid law that should go away, long story. CCWs are easy to get (shall issue) and exempt you from purchase permits. Whatever you bring with you as far as pistols will NOT need to be registered or anything. Yes, they do the vehicle tax thing, I have 5 bikes and 2 trucks I get hit on every year.

Also what I am curious about is how vehicle registration works. It seems like there is a "highway use tax" which is a certain percentage value of your vehicle you have to pay every year, like property taxes on your car. Am I in for butthurt on this with a 2 month old $30,000 SUV? I don't mind vehicle inspections because we have that in PA.

I've always loved the state, especially since you have mountains in the west and OBX in the east (uncle has a beach house ) so I feel as if the state will offer me the outdoor experience I enjoy so much up here, but at a smaller price.

Also, how's the deer huntin and fishing? I love my bass/trout/Muskie fishin!

Also, how's the deer huntin and fishing? I love my bass/trout/Muskie fishin!

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The job market around Charlotte and the Raleigh/Durham areas will be your best bet.  Personally I prefer Charlotte to Raleigh.

If you can deal with a 30 minute commute you can get out of the city and still have a nice yard, or even some decent acreage and still be close enough to enjoy the things that the city offers.

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Luckily I dated a woman from the south before so I know what to expect from the natives, like calling a hat a toboggan and "bless you're heart" .