The North Carolina House successfully overrode Governor Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 41. This follows the Republican-controlled Senate’s decision to override the Democratic governor’s first veto of the legislative session regarding a bill that would ease gun restrictions. The House’s first test of party unity under new operating rules was thus teed up. The bill eliminates a handgun buyers’ obligation to obtain a permit from their county sheriff, essentially enabling a package of gun access measures to resume. Representative Jon Hardister confirmed the override’s success via Twitter and revealed that this was the first veto override since 2018. The override took place without debate, and Senate Bill 41 centered on the requirement for a permit when purchasing a pistol. This is a developing story, so stay tuned to CBS 17 for further updates.