Posted: 5/18/2006 6:47:55 PM EDT
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In North Carolina one has to get a sheriff's permit to buy or transfer a crossbow. Do any other states require a permit for crossbows and other like weapons? Thanks |
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Crossbow and pistol purchase permit are one and the same. In 1993 a law was passed requiring a pistol purchase permit for crossbows: HERE YA GO: Article 52A. Sale of Weapons in Certain Counties. § 14‑402. Sale of certain weapons without permit forbidden. (a) It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation in this State to sell, give away, or transfer, or to purchase or receive, at any place within this State from any other place within or without the State any pistol or crossbow unless: (i) a license or permit is first obtained under this Article by the purchaser or receiver from the sheriff of the county in which the purchaser or receiver resides; or (ii) a valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit is held under Article 54B of this Chapter by the purchaser or receiver who must be a resident of the State at the time of the purchase. It is unlawful for any person or persons to receive from any postmaster, postal clerk, employee in the parcel post department, rural mail carrier, express agent or employee, railroad agent or employee within the State of North Carolina any pistol or crossbow without having in his or their possession and without exhibiting at the time of the delivery of the same and to the person delivering the same the permit from the sheriff as provided in G.S. 14‑403. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. (b) This section does not apply to an antique firearm or an historic edged weapon. |
Wow, that's not what I'd call progressive hunting laws. In Ohio, I think the most recent estimates are that 85% use crossbows during bow season. They do make them here though, so that may play into it. |
That's the truth  At least open carry is legal 
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AND concealed carry with remedial classes and a remedial practical exam. I may go the FFL route just so I can enjoy my hobby. |
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Quoted: Crossbow and pistol purchase permit are one and the same. In 1993 a law was passed requiring a pistol purchase permit for crossbows: HERE YA GO: Article 52A. Sale of Weapons in Certain Counties. § 14‑402. Sale of certain weapons without permit forbidden. (a) It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation in this State to sell, give away, or transfer, or to purchase or receive, at any place within this State from any other place within or without the State any pistol or crossbow unless: (i) a license or permit is first obtained under this Article by the purchaser or receiver from the sheriff of the county in which the purchaser or receiver resides; or (ii) a valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit is held under Article 54B of this Chapter by the purchaser or receiver who must be a resident of the State at the time of the purchase. Damm, I knew NC had some strict laws about sherrif's purchase permits for handguns, but I didn't know it covered crossbows too. No permits required to purchase Crossbows or handguns in VA. No restrictions on private sales of pistols or gifts of crossbows or pistols either. My 2 sons wouldn't be getting those 2 SIG 226's for Christmas that I just got from CDNN if we lived in NC. 
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