North Carolina · Nonpublic schools
HB 193
requirements.
A plain-language overview of the state law allowing certain authorized nonpublic-school employees and volunteers to carry a firearm or stun gun on qualifying school property.
Who the provision covers
Specific people.
Specific conditions.
HB 193, Session Law 2025-81, amended North Carolina law to create a limited exception for an employee or volunteer of a nonpublic school. It is not blanket permission to carry on school property. The exception requires each of the conditions in G.S. 14-269.2(g)(8) to be met.
The law took effect for this provision on December 1, 2025. It applies to eligible nonpublic-school employees and volunteers; it does not establish this exception for public-school employees.
Statutory checklist
All conditions matter.
- Written authorization from the nonpublic school's board of trustees or school administrative director to possess and carry on the school property.
- A valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit, or a permit considered valid under G.S. 14-415.24.
- At least eight hours of additional courses on or relating to gun safety and appropriate firearm use, completed annually under the direct supervision of a certified NRA instructor or equivalent. This is in addition to the CCH permit training course.
- The school must adopt and maintain written standard operating procedures for weapons on its educational property and distribute them to parents annually.
- The employee or volunteer must be on the premises of the nonpublic school where they work or volunteer.
Annual training
Training is
additional.
The statute requires a minimum of eight hours of additional training each year, directly supervised by a certified NRA instructor or equivalent. That annual training is separate from the firearms training and safety course required for a concealed handgun permit. NuDay Arms lists an eight-hour NRA Basic Pistol Safety / HB 193 Compliance course for $395. Ask AC to confirm that the course fits your school’s written procedures and your circumstances before registering.
Ask about HB 193 trainingBefore carrying
Confirm your written authorization, permit status, annual course documentation, school procedures, and where the school’s authorization applies. The statute limits this exception to the educational property of the nonpublic school where the person is an employee or volunteer. School-specific policies and other state and federal laws still matter.
This page is a general educational summary, not legal advice. It is not a determination that any person, school, or course satisfies HB 193. Check the current law, consult the school’s responsible authority, and obtain qualified legal guidance when needed.