Helene permit update:
Senate bill 382 went into effect as of Dec. 11 This bill extends certain concealed handgun permits issued to residents of 25 Helene-impacted counties, with an expiration date on or after Sept. 25, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2024. Those permits shall remain valid until March 1, 2025. So, if you have a conceal carry permit that was due to expire between these dates, your new expiration date is March 1, 2025.