gun permits/ConcealED carry

  EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Pistol purchase permits will no longer be issued by any sheriff in North Carolina. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office has stopped processing pistol purchase permit applications including pending applications. 

Call Robin Withers at 652-2235 ext. 1246.

You must call and make an appointment for NEW concealed carry permits, as you will need to be fingerprinted.

Below is a fillable form that will be sent directly to our office prior to your appointment. 

Additional fees may apply.

You MUST still bring your application paperwork in to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office to be signed and notarized before it can be processed.

No appointment necessary for renewals BUT application paperwork MUST still be signed, notarized and returned to the McDowell County Sheriff's Office before it can be processed.

Below is a printable form that you may fill out and return to our office. 

An in-office notary is available,

if needed, at no extra charge.