North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) Practice Exam

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If stopped by law enforcement in North Carolina, a concealed handgun permit holder must:

  1. Immediately notify the officer that they are carrying a concealed weapon

  2. Only disclose if asked by the officer

  3. Keep their hands visible and wait for the officer to notice the permit

  4. Provide the permit only if they are carrying a concealed handgun at that time

The correct answer is: Immediately notify the officer that they are carrying a concealed weapon

Concealed handgun permit holders in North Carolina are required to immediately notify a law enforcement officer if they are carrying a concealed weapon. This is for the safety of both the individual and the officer, as it allows the officer to be aware of any potential threats and handle the situation accordingly. Failure to immediately notify the officer could result in a fine or other legal consequences. Option B is incorrect because it suggests that the individual should only reveal their permit if asked by the officer, which goes against the legal requirement to immediately disclose. Option C is also incorrect because it implies that the individual should wait for the officer to notice the permit, which could lead to misunderstandings or delays in the interaction. Option D is incorrect because it limits the requirement to only when the individual is carrying a concealed handgun, while the law states that they must always notify the officer regardless of whether they are currently in possession of a weapon.