Hey guys, my family and I are looking into relocating to the Wilmington area.

Areas to look at for a conservative family with young children?

I'm sick of the desert and always wanted to learn sailing.

I'm concerned about the gun laws however. I read that handguns require a purchase permit. How does that effect someone that already ownes handguns
That's relocating?

I understand that all NFA items are clear and can be moved on a 5320.20

No magazine capacity laws?

Is shooting limited to ranges?

Thanks for your time

Hey guys, my family and I are looking into relocating to the Wilmington area.

Areas to look at for a conservative family with young children?

I'm sick of the desert and always wanted to learn sailing.

I'm concerned about the gun laws however. I read that handguns require a purchase permit. How does that effect someone that already ownes handguns
That's relocating? Nothing needs to be done. Only pertains to new purchase.

I understand that all NFA items are clear and can be moved on a 5320.20. Yes.

No magazine capacity laws?NO

Is shooting limited to ranges?NO. Needs to be 100yds from a dwelling or something like that.

Thanks for your time

Isn't that a county-by-county thing?  I'm not aware of any state regulation regarding that.  In my county, you can only shoot from sunrise to sunset, need to have a backstop and there is a minimum for the size of your lot (10,000 squre feet).

ETA: I'm in Harnett County.

Handgun purchase permit is for the purchase of a handgun only....it is not registration.  The permit is kept by the seller.  If you get a NC concealed carry permit then you don't have to have a handgun purchase permit.  Bring your guns to NC, nothing is required (except for NFA regulations is you have those).

Maybe. Thats what the officer told me after firing in my backyard. Don't do it. Lol.

Some counties are limited from distance of an occupied dwelling.

Mags?  I have drums and crap, you can buy what ever you want.

Handguns?  Purchase permit is only for buying, CHP negates that.  Get a CHP.

I don't live out that way, so can't tell you where's good and bad areas.