Howdy all. I lived in NC from 2007-2015, from 2010-2015 I had a valid NC CCW permit. We moved back "home" to MI in 2015 and my NC permit expired, however in December of 2015 I got a valid MI CCW permit, which is valid through October of this year. I am moving back to NC this June (while my MI permit is still valid) and would like to know if I need to retake the CCW class in NC in order to get the NC CCW permit again, or if I can apply for the permit based on fact that I had a valid NC CCW permit from 2010-2015 Thanks!
As you had a lapse in permitting caused by the change of residency, you'll need to retake the NC CCH class and reapply in NC. There is no provision or exception in the law for what you described. Besides that, it's a good idea to take the class again to reacquaint yourself with the Use of Deadly Force laws. Here are the General Statutes about it... https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByArticle/Chapter_14/Article_54B.html
Plus, as I understand the law, your current permit may not be valid here in NC as soon as you become a resident.
As a former LEO and current CCH instructor in NC my understanding of NC law is, since MI is reciprocity state with NC your permit will be honored here. Once you become a legal resident you must apply for a new NC permit and you are required to take the NC CCH course again as well as background check with the Sheriff in your county of residence. There is no provision for online classes. I teach classes in the student's home if they will host a class of 6 or more and then I provide the shooting portion in western Wake county. It is a one day class for $75.
