A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT allowing domestic violence victims to Apply for a temporary concealed handgun permit upon showing proof of a protective order issued under Chapter 50B of the General Statutes as evidence of an emergency situation in order to empower domestic violence victims to protect themselves and their families.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  G.S. 14‑415.15(b) reads as rewritten:
"(b)	Upon presentment to the sheriff of the items required under G.S. 14‑415.13(a)(1), (2), and (3), the sheriff may issue a temporary permit for a period not to exceed 90 days to a person who the sheriff reasonably believes is in an emergency situation that may constitute a risk of safety to the person, the person's family or property. The applicant may submit proof of a protective order issued under G.S. 50B‑3 for the protection of the applicant as evidence of an emergency situation. The temporary permit may not be renewed and may be revoked by the sheriff without a hearing."
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective October 1, 2005, and applies to orders issued on or after that date.