North Carolina · individual fact

North Carolina crime

Reported violent and property crime, police reporting coverage, and North Carolina public-safety context.

Reported violent-crime rate382.9 per 100k2024 · #19 of 50 · highest first
Reported property-crime rate2,007.7 per 100k2024 · #13 of 50 · highest first
Police population reporting coverage97.1%2024 · #36 of 50 · highest first

North Carolina over time

Explore North Carolina readings, major events and reviewed actions on the same date scale. North Carolina officeholders appear in separate lanes. National event evidence describes national context; it does not measure a North Carolina effect.

Major events & context · A curated selection, including uncertain effects. Milestone dates do not establish that an event caused a North Carolina change.

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Reported violent-crime rate North Carolina · source units
North CarolinaPublished U.S. benchmark

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Reported violent-crime rate2024: 382.9 per 100k322.8 per 100k388.9 per 100k454.9 per 100kNorth Carolina, 2015: 335.6 per 100kNorth Carolina, 2016: 356.2 per 100kNorth Carolina, 2017: 365 per 100kNorth Carolina, 2018: 342.1 per 100kNorth Carolina, 2019: 409.8 per 100kNorth Carolina, 2020: 442.1 per 100kNorth Carolina, 2021: 424.4 per 100kNorth Carolina, 2022: 411.4 per 100kNorth Carolina, 2023: 404 per 100kNorth Carolina, 2024: 382.9 per 100k201520192024
✦ Major events & context · 46National context · Booker makes federal sentencing guidelines advisory · 2005-01-12Federal sentencingNational context · Adam Walsh Act establishes new registration standards · 2006-07-27Adam Walsh ActNational context · Survey changes disrupt the 2006 victimization comparison · 2006-12-312006 survey breakNational context · Congress strengthens firearm background-check records · 2008-01-08NICS records lawNational context · Second Chance Act expands reentry support · 2008-04-09Second Chance ActNational context · Heller recognizes an individual firearm right · 2008-06-26Heller decisionNational context · Financial crisis deepens during the Great Recession · 2008-09-15Financial crisisNational context · Shepard–Byrd Act expands federal hate-crime law · 2009-10-28Federal hate-crime lawNational context · McDonald applies the firearm right to the states · 2010-06-28McDonald decisionNational context · Fair Sentencing Act changes federal crack penalties · 2010-08-03Fair Sentencing ActNational context · FBI expands the rape definition · 2013-01-01Rape definition expandsNational context · Violence Against Women Act reauthorized · 2013-03-07VAWA reauthorizationNational context · DOJ publishes Ferguson policing findings · 2015-03-04Ferguson investigationNational context · Murder rates rise in 2015 and 2016 · 2016-12-312015–2016 murder riseNational context · First Step Act enacted · 2018-12-21First Step ActNational context · FBI launches national use-of-force data collection · 2019-01-01Use-of-force reportingNational context · COVID-19 characterized as a pandemic · 2020-03-11COVID-19 pandemicNational context · George Floyd is killed by a Minneapolis police officer · 2020-05-25George Floyd killedNational context · Murder rises sharply while property crime declines · 2020-12-312020 murder surgeNational context · FBI transitions to incident-based reporting · 2021-01-01NIBRS transitionNational context · COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act improves review and reporting · 2021-05-20Hate-crime reportingNational context · Executive order sets federal policing safeguards · 2022-05-25Federal policing orderNational context · Bruen changes the test for firearm restrictions · 2022-06-23Bruen decisionNational context · Bipartisan Safer Communities Act enacted · 2022-06-25Safer Communities ActNational context · FBI annual report again includes summary submissions · 2023-10-16Reporting coverage growsNational context · Vehicle theft rises while total property crime falls · 2023-12-31Vehicle-theft surgeNational context · Victimization survey tests a redesigned questionnaire · 2024-01-01NCVS redesign beginsNational context · Supreme Court rejects ATF’s bump-stock classification · 2024-06-14Bump-stock rulingNational context · Rahimi upholds disarmament for a credible domestic threat · 2024-06-21Domestic-threat rulingNorth Carolina · North Carolina issues Order 8: Lawful reproductive-health access and privacy protections · 2025-01-16NC Order 8National context · Federal policing executive order is revoked · 2025-01-20Policing order revokedNational context · Court sustains ATF’s rule covering some firearm kits · 2025-03-26Firearm-kit rulingNorth Carolina · North Carolina issues Order 13: Student Safety and Well-Being Advisory Council · 2025-04-07NC Order 13National context · Executive order redirects federal law-enforcement support · 2025-04-282025 policing policyNorth Carolina · North Carolina issues Order 16: North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis · 2025-06-03NC Order 16North Carolina · North Carolina issues Order 17: Food Safety and Defense Task Force extension · 2025-06-27NC Order 17North Carolina · North Carolina issues Order 21: Violence prevention office, community board and gang-prevention task force · 2025-08-19NC Order 21North Carolina · North Carolina issues Order 24: AI Leadership Council, state Accelerator and public AI literacy · 2025-09-02NC Order 24North Carolina · North Carolina issues Order 25: Interagency Council for homelessness and housing stability · 2025-09-10NC Order 25North Carolina · North Carolina’s emergency-response commission extension takes effect · 2025-12-31NC Order 30North Carolina · North Carolina issues Order 33: Behavioral-health support in the criminal-justice system · 2026-02-05NC Order 33North Carolina · North Carolina Latino Affairs Council holds topic committee discussions · 2026-02-18NC Latino council committeesNorth Carolina · North Carolina issues Order 36: Housing supply, affordability and construction-workforce coordination · 2026-05-19NC Order 36North Carolina · North Carolina issues Order 37: Ethics guardrails for employee participation in prediction markets · 2026-05-27NC Order 37National context · FBI publishes 2025 annual crime estimates · 2026-08-142025 crime data releaseNorth Carolina · North Carolina issues Order 40: Juvenile Justice Planning Committee extension · 2026-08-26NC Order 40● North Carolina Legislature · 772223222● U.S. Congress · North Carolina delegation · 123◆ Governor · 13■ North Carolina agencies · 22005-01-012026-08-31

104 of 104 reviewed North Carolina actions match · 94 date markers shown. 46 major events shown separately.

North Carolina · 2024: 382.9 per 100k · Rank #19 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: Not available

FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query. These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred. North Carolina's average monthly population coverage was below 90% in 2017 and 2019; those years are flagged and should not be treated as directly comparable with the higher-coverage years. Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.

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North Carolina Reported violent-crime rate · source units
PeriodNorth CarolinaRankU.S. benchmark
2024382.9 per 100k#19 of 50Not available
2023404 per 100k#19 of 50Not available
2022411.4 per 100k#19 of 50Not available
2021424.4 per 100k#16 of 50Not available
2020442.1 per 100k#19 of 50Not available
2019409.8 per 100k#20 of 50Not available
2018342.1 per 100k#25 of 50Not available
2017365 per 100k#25 of 50Not available
2016356.2 per 100k#27 of 50Not available
2015335.6 per 100k#27 of 50Not available
How major events are selected

The timeline combines the corresponding national fact’s reviewed event catalog, labeled National context, with individually reviewed state milestones. State events use primary sources and distinguish signing, effective and filing dates. Each milestone keeps its source-check date, geographical limits and evidence limits. This curated selection is not a complete history.

Date ranges affect events and actions. Action type, status and official-name search affect government records only. Events remain separate from action counts. An event after the latest observation extends context without creating a new reading.

North Carolina · state comparison

Reported crime over time

Compare the same calendar year across states. A lower reported rate can reflect fewer crimes, incomplete reporting, or both.

North Carolina · 2024382.9 per 100k
North Carolina rank#19among all 50 states
U.S. benchmarkNot availableSame measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Reported violent-crime rate

FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.

These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred. North Carolina's average monthly population coverage was below 90% in 2017 and 2019; those years are flagged and should not be treated as directly comparable with the higher-coverage years. Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.

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North Carolina
Reported violent-crime rate history in North Carolina319.6 per 100k388.9 per 100k458.1 per 100k20152024
2024 · North Carolina: 382.9 per 100k · Rank #19 of 50, highest first · Selected for state comparison
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North Carolina Reported violent-crime rate history
PeriodNorth CarolinaCompare
2015335.6 per 100k
2016356.2 per 100k
2017365 per 100k
2018342.1 per 100k
2019409.8 per 100k
2020442.1 per 100k
2021424.4 per 100k
2022411.4 per 100k
2023404 per 100k
2024382.9 per 100k

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Lower value · 102.6 per 100kHigher value · 744.7 per 100kStriped: unavailable

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North Carolina · 382.9 per 100k2024 · Rank #19 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Compare North Carolina with every state · 50 ranked
Reported violent-crime rate · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
RankStateValueComparison notes
#1New Mexico744.7 per 100k—
#2Alaska731.9 per 100k—
#3Tennessee604.3 per 100k—
#4Arkansas589.6 per 100k—
#5*Louisiana504.5 per 100k82.0% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#6Colorado486.8 per 100k—
#7California478.4 per 100k—
#8Kansas474.7 per 100k—
#9Missouri472.7 per 100k—
#10Michigan442.6 per 100k—
#11South Carolina440.8 per 100k—
#12Arizona433 per 100k—
#13Oklahoma429.3 per 100k—
#14Montana428 per 100k—
#15Maryland425.9 per 100k—
#16Nevada408.6 per 100k—
#17Texas397.8 per 100k—
#18New York392.2 per 100k—
#19North Carolina · your comparison382.9 per 100k—
#20Alabama380.8 per 100k—
#21Delaware368.4 per 100k—
#22*South Dakota356.9 per 100k89.6% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#23*Indiana349.2 per 100k87.2% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#24Oregon341.1 per 100k—
#25Washington331.8 per 100k—
#26Georgia328 per 100k—
#27Massachusetts317.9 per 100k—
#28Ohio311.9 per 100k—
#29Illinois294.5 per 100k—
#30Wisconsin287.6 per 100k—
#31West Virginia263.8 per 100k—
#32*Florida262 per 100k81.0% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#33Minnesota259.4 per 100k—
#34North Dakota258 per 100k—
#35Pennsylvania251.3 per 100k—
#36Iowa247.2 per 100k—
#37Utah237.8 per 100k—
#38Idaho236.6 per 100k—
#39Hawaii230.3 per 100k—
#40Vermont227.1 per 100k—
#41Kentucky226.7 per 100k—
#42Nebraska224.6 per 100k—
#43Virginia223.7 per 100k—
#44New Jersey221.9 per 100k—
#45*Mississippi219.6 per 100k65.1% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#46*Wyoming212.5 per 100k89.9% population coverage; below the 90% threshold.
#47Rhode Island154.9 per 100k—
#48Connecticut139.2 per 100k—
#49New Hampshire112.3 per 100k—
#50Maine102.6 per 100k—

All 50 states are listed, including states without a comparable observation. Ranks use stored source precision; displayed values may round to the same number.

Violent crimes reported to participating agencies

39,8122024

Murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated-assault offenses reported to participating North Carolina law-enforcement agencies under the Uniform Crime Reporting program.

This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.

Violent-crime categories

Murder
789
Rape
2,982
Robbery
5,404
Aggravated assault
30,637
Method and limitations

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation summary-based UCR reporting.

  • Reported offenses are not the same as arrests, prosecutions, convictions, victimization-survey estimates, or every crime that occurred.
  • Changes can reflect reporting participation, definitions, and recording practices as well as underlying crime.

Reported violent-crime rate

382.9 per 100,0002024

Violent offenses reported to law enforcement per 100,000 residents in participating jurisdictions.

This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.

Method and limitations

FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.

  • These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred.
  • North Carolina's average monthly population coverage was below 90% in 2017 and 2019; those years are flagged and should not be treated as directly comparable with the higher-coverage years.
  • Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
  • Average monthly population coverage in 2024 was 97.1%; this is not complete statewide reporting.

Reported property-crime rate

2,007.7 per 100,0002024

Property offenses reported to law enforcement per 100,000 residents in participating jurisdictions.

This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.

Method and limitations

FactVote sums the 12 monthly state offense rates returned by the FBI Crime Data Explorer for each calendar year. The accompanying coverage value is the mean of the 12 monthly population-coverage percentages returned with the same query.

  • These are crimes reported to law enforcement, not all crimes that occurred.
  • North Carolina's average monthly population coverage was below 90% in 2017 and 2019; those years are flagged and should not be treated as directly comparable with the higher-coverage years.
  • Reporting systems, agency participation, and later revisions can change the published series.
  • Average monthly population coverage in 2024 was 97.1%; this is not complete statewide reporting.
North Carolina · state comparison

Firearm mortality

Firearm deaths include suicide, homicide, and other intents. Mortality is separate from reported crime.

North Carolina · 20241,835
North Carolina rank#5among all 50 states
U.S. benchmarkNot availableSame measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Firearm deaths

Deaths with firearm injury recorded as the cause, all intents.

Counts reflect population size. They do not measure shootings, crimes, or the effect of a policy.

Compare states on the graph

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Lower value · 55Higher value · 4,389Striped: unavailable

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North Carolina · 1,8352024 · Rank #5 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Compare North Carolina with every state · 50 ranked
Firearm deaths · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
RankStateValueComparison notes
#1Texas4,389—
#2Florida3,191—
#3California2,853—
#4Georgia1,985—
#5North Carolina · your comparison1,835—
#6Ohio1,745—
#7Pennsylvania1,624—
#8Illinois1,563—
#9Tennessee1,448—
#10Arizona1,331—
#11Missouri1,234—
#12Michigan1,228—
#13Alabama1,212—
#14Indiana1,196—
#15Virginia1,153—
#16South Carolina1,064—
#17Louisiana1,031—
#18Colorado961—
#19Washington915—
#20New York896—
#21Kentucky870—
#22Mississippi810—
#23Oklahoma794—
#24Wisconsin735—
#25Maryland716—
#26Oregon663—
#27Arkansas638—
#28Minnesota582—
#28Nevada582—
#30New Mexico563—
#31Utah454—
#32Kansas446—
#33New Jersey393—
#34Iowa389—
#35Idaho331—
#36Massachusetts287—
#37West Virginia281—
#38Montana247—
#39Connecticut224—
#40Nebraska218—
#41Alaska182—
#42Maine181—
#43South Dakota159—
#44New Hampshire152—
#45Wyoming143—
#46Delaware123—
#47North Dakota95—
#48Vermont76—
#49Hawaii56—
#50Rhode Island55—

All 50 states are listed, including states without a comparable observation. Ranks use stored source precision; displayed values may round to the same number.

Firearm deaths

1,8352024 final data

Deaths in which firearm injury was recorded as the underlying cause, with the rate age-adjusted per 100,000 residents.

This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.

Population-adjusted measure

Age-adjusted firearm death rate
16.3 per 100,000
Method and limitations

CDC National Vital Statistics System death-certificate data.

  • The total combines firearm homicides, suicides, accidents, legal-intervention deaths, and deaths of undetermined intent.
  • It does not measure nonfatal injuries, defensive uses, ownership, or the effect of a specific policy.

What candidates are saying

Explore statements about crime, victimization, policing and criminal justice from FactVote’s North Carolina candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.

26 statements from 16 candidates

2026 North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice — Seat 1 — General Election

1 candidate with matching statements · 1 statement

Sarah Stevens

1 statement

Republican · North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Seat 1 · NC

Policing & criminal justice context

Supported Marsy's Law to strengthen crime victims' rights in North Carolina.

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Source topic or question: Victims' Rights

Candidate campaign source

Supported Marsy's Law to strengthen crime victims' rights in North Carolina.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026

Sarah Stevens — candidate-owned primary source ↗

2026 North Carolina U.S. House — District 10 — General Election

2 candidates with matching statements · 3 statements

Ashley Bell

1 statement

Democratic · U.S. House District 10 · NC

Crime & victimization

Common sense gun reform. Supporting the Second Amendment and opposing gun violence aren’t in conflict.

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Source topic or question: Gun policy

Candidate campaign source

Common sense gun reform. Supporting the Second Amendment and opposing gun violence aren’t in conflict.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Ashley Bell — candidate-owned primary source 2 ↗

Pat Harrigan

2 statements

Republican · U.S. House District 10 · NC

Crime & victimization

The first and primary mission of the US government is to keep our citizens safe and secure. Joe Biden and the radical left abandoned that noble calling in favor of caving to the woke mob that supports them. As a Green Beret, Pat is trained to keep our people safe, and that’s what we should be doing …

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Source topic or question: Mike Simpton

Candidate campaign source

The first and primary mission of the US government is to keep our citizens safe and secure. Joe Biden and the radical left abandoned that noble calling in favor of caving to the woke mob that supports them. As a Green Beret, Pat is trained to keep our people safe, and that’s what we should be doing now. He’s working alongside President Trump to crack down on violent crime, get drug traffickers and gangs off the streets, enforce immigration laws, and put fear back in the minds of criminals. Pat is standing up to politicians who want to bring casinos and gambling to our neighborhoods, which will create more crime than jobs.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 17, 2026

Pat Harrigan — candidate-owned primary source 2 ↗
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Policing & criminal justice context

We cannot hope to secure the bright future of tomorrow if we cannot secure our communities today. We must make respect for the rule of law a priority in our society. That starts with bringing federal law and state law into congruence and promoting personal responsibility through real consequences. A…

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Source topic or question: It’s All About Opportunity

Candidate campaign source

We cannot hope to secure the bright future of tomorrow if we cannot secure our communities today. We must make respect for the rule of law a priority in our society. That starts with bringing federal law and state law into congruence and promoting personal responsibility through real consequences. And it is implemented by promoting policy and investment that adequately resources our police—not by defunding the police. And we must secure our schools.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 17, 2026

Pat Harrigan — candidate-owned primary source 1 ↗

2026 North Carolina U.S. House — District 11 — General Election

1 candidate with matching statements · 1 statement

Jamie Ager

1 statement

Democratic · U.S. House District 11 · NC

Policing & criminal justice context

We must invest in better pay and training for our law enforcement officers, as well as programs that help tackle the root causes of crime.

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Source topic or question: Keeping Our Communities Safe

Candidate campaign source

We must invest in better pay and training for our law enforcement officers, as well as programs that help tackle the root causes of crime.

Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 15, 2026

Jamie Ager — candidate-owned primary source 2 ↗
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How statements are selected

This section matches specific crime, victimization, policing and criminal justice terms in retained, attributed source text from published North Carolina candidate profiles. A profile heading or biography alone does not qualify. The Florida geography is fixed; saved state preferences cannot change these results. A mention can concern a community or group rather than Florida’s statewide measure.

Matching is automatic and does not establish a candidate’s stance, the accuracy of a claim, or an effect on the measured result. Results are grouped by recorded race, then by candidate name. Within each candidate, the matching issue mentions appear first. Only candidates with matching retained statements are shown; this is not a complete race roster. Repeated identical text for the same candidate is shown once. Coverage follows the existing state profiles and is not a complete record of all candidates or everything they have said. Review dates are not statement dates.

North Carolina incumbents

What incumbents are proposing

Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current North Carolina legislators and North Carolina’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from North Carolina’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.

198 matching sponsorships or proposals · 81 North Carolina incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.

Rep. A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr.

North Carolina House · District 65 · R–NC

2 proposals
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North Carolina Legislature · HB 193

Firearm Law Revisions.

Jul 29, 2025 · Enacted · Session Law 2025-81

Rep. Jeffrey C. McNeely · Sponsored / Rep. A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. · Sponsored / Rep. Charles W. Miller · Sponsored / Rep. Todd Carver · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill would pROVIDE TH AT CERTAIN EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS AT NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS MA Y CARRY CERTAIN WEAP ONS ON EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY WHEN AUTHOR IZED BY THE SCHOOL B OARD OF TRUSTEES OR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIV E DIRECTOR, TO PROVI DE THAT A PERSON MAY CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON EDUCATIONAL PROPERT Y THAT IS THE LOCATION OF BOTH A S CHOOL AND A PLACE OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP W HEN ATTENDING WORSHIP SE RVICES AND OTHER SAC ERDOTAL FUNCTIONS AT THE PLACE OF RELIGIO US WORSHIP, TO INCRE ASE THE PUNISHMENT IMPOSED FOR AN ASS AULT OR THREAT AGAIN ST AN EXECUTIVE OFFI CER, LEGISLATIVE OFFICER, COURT OFFICER, OR L OCAL ELECTED OFFICER ; REQUIRE PRETRIAL REL EASE CONDITIONS FOR ANY PERSON CHARGED W…

The official North Carolina General Assembly record shows the measure was enacted on July 29, 2025 as Session Law 2025-81.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on North Carolina's firearm mortality count or rate.

Retained North Carolina evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Firearm Law Revisions.
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North Carolina Legislature · HB 28

Gun Violence Prevention Act.

Mar 19, 2025 · Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Rep. Jennifer Balkcom · Sponsored / Rep. Carson Smith · Sponsored / Rep. Charles W. Miller · Sponsored / Rep. A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill would cREATE THE OFFENSES OF POSSESS ING, BRANDISHING, OR DISCHARGING A FIREAR M OR WEAPON OF MASS DEATH AND DESTRUCTIO N BY A FELON DURING TH E COMMISSION OR ATTE MPTED COMMISSION OF A FELONY. 5.

The latest official North Carolina General Assembly record shows this action on March 19, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on North Carolina's firearm mortality count or rate.

Retained North Carolina evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Gun Violence Prevention Act.
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Rep. Abe Jones

North Carolina House · District 38 · D–NC

3 proposals
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North Carolina Legislature · HB 784

Prohibit Assault Weapons.

Apr 7, 2025 · Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Rep. Abe Jones · Sponsored / Rep. Julia Greenfield · Sponsored / Rep. Renée A. Price · Sponsored / Rep. Phil Rubin · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill would pROHIBIT S EMIAUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS AND LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. 3.

The latest official North Carolina General Assembly record shows this action on April 7, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on North Carolina's firearm mortality count or rate.

Retained North Carolina evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT S EMIAUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS AND LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. 3
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North Carolina Legislature · HB 643

Clarify Firearm Storage Law.

Apr 2, 2025 · Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Rep. Phil Rubin · Sponsored / Rep. Beth Helfrich · Sponsored / Rep. Abe Jones · Sponsored / Rep. Tracy Clark · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

AN ACT TO CLARIFY TH AT THE LAW REQUIRING THE STORAGE OF FIRE ARMS TO PROTECT MINORS APPLI ES TO FIREARMS THAT ARE LOADED AND UNLOADED. 4

The latest official North Carolina General Assembly record shows this action on April 2, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on North Carolina's firearm mortality count or rate.

Retained North Carolina evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

AN ACT TO CLARIFY TH AT THE LAW REQUIRING THE STORAGE OF FIRE ARMS TO PROTECT MINORS APPLI ES TO FIREARMS THAT ARE LOADED AND UNLOADED. 4
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North Carolina Legislature · HB 254

Storage of Firearms to Protect Minors.

Mar 2, 2023 · Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Rep. Abe Jones · Sponsored / Rep. Marcia Morey · Sponsored / Rep. Zack Hawkins · Sponsored

FactVote reviewed summary

The bill would rEQUIRE A PERSON WHO OWNS OR P OSSESSES A FIREARM A ND RESIDES IN THE SAME PREMISES AS A MINOR TO STORE OR KEEP THE FIREARM IN A LOCKED CONTAINER EXCEPT WHE N THE FIREARM IS BEI NG LAWFULLY CARRIED OR USED. 5.

The latest official North Carolina General Assembly record shows this action on March 2, 2023: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on North Carolina's firearm mortality count or rate.

Retained North Carolina evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PERSON WHO OWNS OR P OSSESSES A FIREARM A ND RESIDES IN THE SAME PREMISES AS A MINOR TO STORE OR KEEP THE FIREARM IN A LOCKED CONTAINER EXCEPT WHE N THE FIREARM IS BEI NG LAWFULLY CARRIED OR USED. 5
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Rep. Aisha O. Dew

North Carolina House · District 107 · D–NC

1 proposal
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North Carolina Legislature · HB 732

Common Sense Gun Regulations.

Apr 3, 2025 · Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Rep. Pricey Harrison · Sponsored / Rep. Marcia Morey · Sponsored / Rep. Mary Belk · Sponsored / Rep. Aisha O. Dew · Sponsored

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The bill would rEQUIRE A PERMIT FOR THE PURCH ASE OF AN ASSAULT WE APON OR LONG GUN; TO REQUIRE A SEVENTY - TWO - HOUR WAITING PERIOD BEFOR E A PURCHASED FIREARM MA Y BE DELIVERED OR OT HERWISE POSSESSED; T O PROHIBIT THE SALE OF AN ASSAULT WEAPON OR LONG GUN TO PERSO NS UNDER A CERTAIN AGE; TO PROHIBIT THE SAL E OR POSSESSION OF A BUMP STOCK OR TRIGGER CRA NK; TO REQUIRE THE S AFE STORAGE OF A FIR EARM; TO REVISE RECIPROCIT Y LAW FOR A CONCEALE D HANDGUN PERMIT; TO REQUIRE THE REPORTIN G OF A LOST OR STOLE N FIREARM; TO REQUIR E ANY PERSON WHO OWNS A FI REARM TO CARRY FIREA RM LIABILITY INSURAN CE; TO LIMIT THE SIZE OF AMMUNITION MAGAZINE S; TO REPEAL THE PREEMPTION OF LOCAL REGULATION OF….

The latest official North Carolina General Assembly record shows this action on April 3, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on North Carolina's firearm mortality count or rate.

Retained North Carolina evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PERMIT FOR THE PURCH ASE OF AN ASSAULT WE APON OR LONG GUN; TO REQUIRE A SEVENTY - TWO - HOUR WAITING PERIOD BEFOR E A PURCHASED FIREARM MA Y BE DELIVERED OR OT HERWISE POSSESSED; T O PROHIBIT THE SALE OF AN ASSAULT WEAPON OR LONG GUN TO PERSO NS UNDER A CERTAIN AGE; TO PROHIBIT THE SAL E OR POSSESSION OF A BUMP STOCK OR TRIGGER CRA NK; TO REQUIRE THE S AFE STORAGE OF A FIR EARM; TO REVISE RECIPROCIT Y LAW FOR A CONCEALE D HANDGUN PERMIT; TO REQUIRE THE REPORTIN G OF A LOST OR STOLE N FIREARM;…
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Rep. Allison A. Dahle

North Carolina House · District 11 · D–NC

2 proposals
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North Carolina Legislature · HB 448

Safe Firearm Storage/Sales Tax Exemption.

Mar 20, 2025 · Ref to the Com on Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Rep. Allison A. Dahle · Sponsored / Rep. Tracy Clark · Sponsored

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The bill would pROVIDE A TEMPORARY SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR EQUIPM ENT DESIGNED TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM ACCESSING FIREARMS. 4.

The latest official North Carolina General Assembly record shows this action on March 20, 2025: Ref to the Com on Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on North Carolina's firearm mortality count or rate.

Retained North Carolina evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR EQUIPM ENT DESIGNED TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM ACCESSING FIREARMS. 4
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North Carolina Legislature · HB 56

Safe Firearm Storage/Sales Tax Exemption.

Jun 7, 2023 · Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Rep. Erin Paré · Sponsored / Rep. John R. Bell, IV · Sponsored / Rep. Jay Adams · Sponsored / Rep. Allison A. Dahle · Sponsored

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The bill would pROVIDE A TEMPORARY SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR EQUIPM ENT DESIGNED TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM ACCESSING FIREARMS. 4.

The latest official North Carolina General Assembly record shows this action on June 7, 2023: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on North Carolina's firearm mortality count or rate.

Retained North Carolina evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR EQUIPM ENT DESIGNED TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM ACCESSING FIREARMS. 4
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Rep. Amanda P. Cook

North Carolina House · District 60 · D–NC

1 proposal
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North Carolina Legislature · HB 1188

Limits on Immigration Detention Facilities.

May 5, 2026 · Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Rep. Pricey Harrison · Sponsored / Rep. Deb Butler · Sponsored / Rep. Maria Cervania · Sponsored / Rep. Amanda P. Cook · Sponsored

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The bill would pROHIBIT C ONTRACTS WITH CITY, COUNTY, OR LOCAL OR STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO D ETAIN PERSONS FOR CI VIL IMMIGRATION CUSTODY. 4.

The latest official North Carolina General Assembly record shows this action on May 5, 2026: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses immigration status, immigrant services, asylum, deportation, or immigration enforcement. It does not update or establish an effect on North Carolina's displayed foreign-born population share.

Retained North Carolina evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT C ONTRACTS WITH CITY, COUNTY, OR LOCAL OR STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT TO D ETAIN PERSONS FOR CI VIL IMMIGRATION CUSTODY. 4
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Rep. Ben T. Moss, Jr.

North Carolina House · District 52 · R–NC

2 proposals
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North Carolina Legislature · HB 811

CC Firearm Safety Instruction 18 and Older.

Jun 16, 2025 · Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Rep. Erin Paré · Sponsored / Rep. Jeff Zenger · Sponsored / Rep. Steve Tyson · Sponsored / Rep. Ben T. Moss, Jr. · Sponsored

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The bill would mAKE AVAIL ABLE COMPREHENSIVE F IREARM SAFETY INSTRU CTION COURSES AT NORTH CAR OLINA COMMUNITY COLL EGES TO INDIVIDUALS EIGHTEEN YEARS AND O LDER. 4.

The latest official North Carolina General Assembly record shows this action on June 16, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on North Carolina's firearm mortality count or rate.

Retained North Carolina evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

CC Firearm Safety Instruction 18 and Older.
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North Carolina Legislature · HB 9

Firearm Discharge/Preempt Local Ordinance.

Jan 30, 2025 · Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Rep. Keith Kidwell · Sponsored / Rep. Ben T. Moss, Jr. · Sponsored / Rep. Joseph Pike · Sponsored / Rep. Jeffrey C. McNeely · Sponsored

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AN ACT TO PREEMPT LO CAL GOVERNMENTS FROM REGULATING SPORT SHOOTING RANGES AND DISCHARGING FIREARMS ON OR WITHIN PRIVAT E PROPERTY. 4

The latest official North Carolina General Assembly record shows this action on January 30, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on North Carolina's firearm mortality count or rate.

Retained North Carolina evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

AN ACT TO PREEMPT LO CAL GOVERNMENTS FROM REGULATING SPORT SHOOTING RANGES AND DISCHARGING FIREARMS ON OR WITHIN PRIVAT E PROPERTY. 4
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What sponsorship and proposal counts tell us

Only current North Carolina officeholders retained in the reviewed collection qualify. Bills require a recorded primary sponsorship; cosponsors and signing officials are excluded from sponsorship counts. An official introducer recorded as acting by request is labeled “Introduced by request”; that procedural role does not establish personal policy endorsement. Governor and agency records qualify when recorded as proposed. A separately verified governor transmittal can also establish an original proposal whose latest status reflects its later outcome. Signing an enacted law alone does not establish a proposal. A record appearing under several facts is counted once per officeholder. A bill with multiple primary sponsors appears under each recorded sponsor.

Enacted bills, adopted resolutions and unsuccessful measures remain visible as proposal history. Passing one chamber is not enactment. These counts do not measure effectiveness or prove that an action changed a North Carolina statistic. Collection reviewed Oct 6, 2026.