- Precious Metals Permit
- Conceal Carry Permit
- Handgun Permit
Effective October 1, 2009, a person who purchases precious metals from the public, other than by an exempted transaction (as defined in the stautes) must have a permit issued to them by a local law enforcement agency. Section 2 of Session Law 2009 - 482 provides detailed information as to the required permits and application process.
As of December 1, 1995, certain residents of North Carolina may be eligible to obtain a permit which would allow them to carry a concealed handgun under certain conditions. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-415.11 No other weapons may be carried concealed pursuant to such permit. The following information will be needed to complete the Concealed Carry Permit Application Process:
Under North Carolina General Statutes, the Sheriff of each county is directed to issue weapon permits to qualifying residents of his county, and to non-residents of the county who are collectors. Applications for permits will be accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, excluding state holidays. All applications must be completed at the Sheriff's Office in the presence of an officer or the Pistol Permit Clerk. ......
Sheriff's Office News
Sheriff BJ Barnes reports that on Monday, November 7, 2011 the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office arrested Lauretta Michelle Cheek, date of birth 3/24/1969 of 6236 Creekbrooke Court, Greensboro, NC.
Read More...November 25, 2011 Sheriff BJ Barnes reports that on November 25, 2011, at approximately 12:50pm, Richard Brian Suttles, died as a result of the gunshot wound he received on November 20, 2011.
Read More...Sheriff BJ Barnes with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies arrested Taylor Dean Combs, 20, of 8621 Warner Rd, Kernersville and Kaitlyn Nicole Mesclier, 19, of 7704 Notees Lane, Stokesdale.
Read More...Sheriff BJ Barnes reports that at 3:54 pm on Tuesday November 15, 2011, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Dollar General, located at 715-A West Main Street in Jamestown in reference to an armed robbery. The suspect entered the store, displayed a weapon, and took cash from the register.
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The Guilford County Sheriff's Office is recruiting candidates to protect the citizens of Guilford County, including Deputy Sheriff, Detention Officer, and part time positions.




