A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to grant to deployed military personnel an extension of time within which to renew a concealed handgun permit.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  Deployed Military Personnel Defined. – As used in this act, the term "deployed military personnel" includes both of the following:
(1)	A member of the armed forces or the armed forces reserves of the United States on active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on or after January 1, 2003. 
(2)	A member of the North Carolina Army National Guard or the North Carolina Air National Guard called to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on or after January 1, 2003.
SECTION 2.  Proof. – Verification by the military member's command specifying deployment is conclusive evidence of the military member's deployment.
SECTION 3.  Extend Time to Renew Concealed Handgun Permit. – Notwithstanding G.S. 14‑415.16, deployed military personnel are allowed 90 days after the end of their deployment to renew concealed handgun permits issued under Article 54A of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes that expired or that will expire during the term of deployment.  During the period of deployment or active duty and until the expiration of the 90‑day period provided for by this section, expired permits covered by this act remain valid as if they had not expired.
SECTION 4.  Include Proof of Deployment With Renewal Application. – When applying for the renewal of a permit covered by this act, the holder of the permit shall provide with the renewal application proof of the person's deployment.
SECTION 5.  This act is effective when it becomes law.