Handgun Permit
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. Applications may also be obtained at any of the District Offices, Monday through Friday between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm or by clicking on this link to the Sheriff’s Office website(All applications must be signed in front of Sheriff’s personnel).
- Permits will be issued Monday through Friday between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, excluding state holidays.
- Applicants may get up to five (5) permits. Permits are valid for five years, unless specified otherwise.
- Each Permit costs $5.00
There is a five business day waiting period (Monday through Friday, state holidays excluded) between the date of application and the date the permit is issued to allow processing of the application. No permit will be issued unless an application and background check have been completed.
An applicant must be at least twenty-one years of age and a legal resident of Guilford County. The applicant must list on the application one of the following reasons for purchasing the weapon:
(a) Protection of the home, business or property;
(b) Target shooting;
(c) Collecting; or
(d) Hunting.
(e) other (specify)
The applicant must present a valid North Carolina driver's license or a North Carolina Special Identification card showing a current address. You may apply for a handgun permit at any of the listed locations.
Click here - North Carolina Firearms Laws.
Download - Handgun PermitHandgun Permit Locations
Guilford County Sheriff's Office
Law Enforcement Center
401 West Sycamore St
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: (336) 641-3005
Directions to Office
High Point Detention Center
507 East Green Drive
High Point, NC 27261
Phone: (336) 641-6952
Directions to Office
District 1
7911 Summerfield Rd
Summerfield, NC 27358
Phone: (336) 641-2300
Directions to Office
District 2
6307-B Burlington Rd
Stoney Creek, NC 27377
Phone: (336) 641-2680
Directions to Office
District 3
211 Hillstone Dr
Jamestown, NC 27282
Phone: (336) 641-6691
Directions to Office


