Doug lists a concealed firearm as part of his "urban" survival kit. I understand that this is only used for personal protection as a complete last resort (or for hunting in a wilderness situation, I suppose). I'm really just curious about how other people, particularly in North Carolina deal with the laws surrounding firearms, concealed or otherwise. I'm not interested in a political debate, just the facts. If anyone has experience with CCW laws, particularly in NC, I'd welcome their input.<br><br>In looking over the laws for my state, there is a quite extensive list of places one is not permitted to carry a concealed firearm. I know the laws vary widely from state to state, but in NC, there seems to be little point (to me) in obtaining a permit for, and carrying a concealed weapon. <br><br>Pretty much everywhere I go, firearms, concealed or otherwise, are prohibited. (work, stores, sporting events, etc.) In theory, the only conceivable place I could legally carry a concealed weapon is my home, while driving/walking public streets and, maybe, a firing range (and possibly a few stone-aged businesses that don't have signs posted prohibiting firearms).<br><br>Synopsis of the places prohibiting firearms:<br> - schools, federal, state or local government property.<br> - public events, assemblies or gatherings<br> - places where alcohol is sold an consumed<br> - businesses where a sign is posted prohibiting firearms (pretty much every business around here)<br> - financial institutions<br><br>This is from:<br>http://www.jus.state.nc.us/NCJA/guns.htm