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G.S. 14-409.39
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§ 14-409.39.  Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) Dealer. - Any person licensed as a dealer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 921, et seq., or G.S. 105-80. (2) Firearm. - A handgun, shotgun, or rifle which expels a projectile by action of an explosion. (3) Handgun. - A pistol, revolver, or other gun that has a short stock and is designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand. (1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996), c. 727, s. 1.)
Source: North Carolina General Assembly (ncleg.gov)URL: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-409.39.htmlFetched: 10/19/2026

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