I am unclear, as I have found many different answers during my online search, my question is, is it legal with a permit to carry into a place that charges admission? And if I am not drinking, and not in the bar area of a restaurant, can I carry concealed? I am traveling to Pine Knoll Shores for a 5 day stay.

Thanks for your help.

Permittees are specifically allowed to carry a concealed handgun in the following areas:

1. Premises where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed unless the
premises is posted to prohibit the possession or carrying of firearms. Of
course, the permittee may not consume any alcohol while carrying in this
area. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-269.3;

2. Premises where a fee is charged for admission unless the premises is
posted to prohibit the possession or carrying of firearms. N.C. Gen. Stat. §
14-269.3;

So, yes, you can carry in both of those locations unless posted against. Even in the bar area.

Thank you both for the help in clarifying the matter.