A bill that would allow concealed carry of a firearm without a permit passed the North Carolina House, sending the measure to Democrat Gov. Josh Stein on Friday.

Senate Bill 50, titled “Freedom to Carry NC,” would make North Carolina the 30th state to allow “constitutional carry” for U.S. citizens over 18 if signed into law by Stein.

The N.C. House passed the measure 59-48 on Wednesday, with 10 Republicans and 3 Democrats abstaining. Two Republicans voted against it.

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