The North Carolina House has successfully overturned Governor Cooper’s veto on pistol permits. This marks the first time a veto override has occurred since 2018.


The North Carolina House has successfully overridden Governor Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 41. This comes after the Senate voted to override the Democratic governor’s veto of legislation that would loosen gun restrictions. The bill has revived a package of gun access measures that removes the need for a handgun buyer to obtain a permit from their county sheriff. Representative Jon Hardister confirmed the override in a tweet, stating that it is the first veto override since 2018. The override occurred without any debate. The Senate Bill 41 pertains to the requirement of a permit for the purchase of a pistol. This is a developing story and CBS 17 will provide updates.


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