The North Carolina House successfully overrode Governor Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 41. The bill, which loosens gun restrictions, has been revived and includes the removal of the current mandate for handgun buyers to obtain permits from their county sheriff. The Republican-controlled Senate voted to override the governor’s veto, and the House followed suit, marking their first test of party unity under new operating rules. Representative Jon Hardister confirmed the override, stating that it is the first since 2018. This breaking news story will continue to be updated by CBS 17.