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concealed handgun. On July 29, 2025, the North Carolina Senate voted to override Governor Stein\u2019s veto of Senate Bill 50, known as the \u201cFreedom to Carry NC\u201d act. In order for the law to go into effect, the NC House must also vote to override the veto by a three-fifths majority.<\/p>\n