Michael Whatley (R) C

U.S. Senate · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative or congressional voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “It was great to join the @NRA bus at the ENC Indoor Shooting Range in Rocky Mount. Unlike Roy Cooper, I will always defend our Second Amendment.” (X post (@WhatleyNC), 2026-10-08, source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Laurie Buckhout (R) C

U.S. House District 1 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative or congressional voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “With nearly 60% of NC-01 residents being firearm owners, having a representative who defends your Second Amendment rights is essential.” (X post (@lauriebuckhout), 2026-10-08, source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Gene Douglass (R) A

U.S. House District 2 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Greg Murphy (R) A

U.S. House District 3 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HR 1 (2025) final passage, zeroing the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled rifles (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HJRes 44 (2023), overturning the ATF pistol brace rule (Jun 2023) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on HR 1808 (2022), semi-auto rifle ban (Jul 2022) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Max Ganorkar (R) C

U.S. House District 4 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative or congressional voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “After coming to America and learning about the founding of this great nation, I realized the importance of the Second Amendment … It is not only a powerful tool for defending life and property, but also a deterrent against crime. Most important of all, the Second Amendment gives citizens the ability to resist a tyrannical government.” (INDY Week 2026 candidate questionnaire, 2026-10-08, source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Virginia Foxx (R) A

U.S. House District 5 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HR 1 (2025) final passage, zeroing the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled rifles (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HJRes 44 (2023), overturning the ATF pistol brace rule (Jun 2023) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on HR 1808 (2022), semi-auto rifle ban (Jul 2022) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Addison McDowell (R) A

U.S. House District 6 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HR 1 (2025) final passage, zeroing the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled rifles (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

David Rouzer (R) A

U.S. House District 7 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HR 1 (2025) final passage, zeroing the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled rifles (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HJRes 44 (2023), overturning the ATF pistol brace rule (Jun 2023) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on HR 1808 (2022), semi-auto rifle ban (Jul 2022) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Mark Harris (R) A

U.S. House District 8 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HR 1 (2025) final passage, zeroing the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled rifles (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Richard Hudson (R) A

U.S. House District 9 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HR 1 (2025) final passage, zeroing the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled rifles (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HJRes 44 (2023), overturning the ATF pistol brace rule (Jun 2023) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on HR 1808 (2022), semi-auto rifle ban (Jul 2022) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Pat Harrigan (R) A

U.S. House District 10 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HR 1 (2025) final passage, zeroing the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled rifles (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jennifer Balkcom (R) A

U.S. House District 11 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 survey. Graded on her NC House (HD117) voting record: a 100 percent pro-gun vote score with no gun-control votes.
• Public statement: “Defend our gun rights. Do not cede an inch to the radical left.” (Candidate position statement (LocalCandidates.org), undated, source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jack Codiga (R) C

U.S. House District 12 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative or congressional voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “Many people know that the 2nd Amendment is for self-defense or hunting but it also gives the right to overthrow the government. Therefore, allowing gun ownership to the vast majority of people is essential. States should not create burdensome legal hurdles just to carry a firearm.” (Candidate position statement (LocalCandidates.org), undated, source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Brad Knott (R) A

U.S. House District 13 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HR 1 (2025) final passage, zeroing the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled rifles (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Tim Moore (R) A

U.S. House District 14 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HR 1 (2025) final passage, zeroing the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled rifles (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jerry Tillett (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 1 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Norman Sanderson (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 2 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Bob Brinson (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 3 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Buck Newton (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 4 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Henry Hostetler (R) C

North Carolina Senate District 5 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Michael Anthony Lazzara (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 6 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Michael Lee (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 7 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Bill Rabon (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 8 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 805: Bradley amd 8 mandatory firearm surrender on DVPO (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Brent Jackson (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 9 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Benton Sawrey (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 10 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Lisa Stone Barnes (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 11 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jim Burgin (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 12 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Robert van Brederode (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 13 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Angela B. McCarty (R) C

North Carolina Senate District 14 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “The restrictions and laws that are already in place needs to be strictly adhered too. House Bill 281 which was passed in March 2023 allows some of the ideas which make up Red Flag Laws in other states to become law in North Carolina. I do not support any restrictions that goes against our Constitutional 2nd Amendment Rights.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Senate, Dist. 14; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2024 cycle questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

David Bankert (R) C

North Carolina Senate District 15 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “background check as it is now.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Senate, Dist. 15; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2024 cycle questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Philip Hensley (R) C

North Carolina Senate District 16 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “Guns protect public safety” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Rep., Dist. 11; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2024 cycle questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Shirley Johnson (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 17 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Chris Stock (R) C

North Carolina Senate District 18 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “I am a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment. The right to defend yourself, your home, and your family is foundational. However, to keep our streets safe, I am in favor of restricting gun ownership/possession for convicted felons.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Senate, Dist. 18; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2026 general questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Venus de la Cruz (R) C

North Carolina Senate District 19 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Tom McInnis (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 21 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

LaKeshia M. Alston (R) C

North Carolina Senate District 22 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Laura Pichardo (R) C

North Carolina Senate District 23 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Danny Earl Britt, Jr. (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 24 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Amy Scott Galey (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 25 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Sam Page (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 26 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Dave Craven (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 29 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Steve Jarvis (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 30 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Dana Caudill Jones (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 31 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Peter Antinozzi (R) C

North Carolina Senate District 32 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Carl Ford (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 33 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on HB 562 A4 R. Turner: narrows misdemeanor disqualifiers for CHP (Jun 2015) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Kevin Crutchfield (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 34 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Todd Johnson (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 35 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Eddie Settle (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 36 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Vickie Sawyer (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 37 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Bobbie Shields (R) C

North Carolina Senate District 40 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “None; however, gun owners must be accountable for what happens as a result of their gun ownership.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Senate, Dist. 40; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2026 general questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Kevin Gray (R) C

North Carolina Senate District 41 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Stacie McGinn (R) C

North Carolina Senate District 42 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “I fully support the rights of qualified, law-abiding citizens to own guns. Current laws requiring background checks before purchasing a firearm should apply to all gun sales and be enforced. More needs to be done to keep guns out of the hands of children and mentally-ill persons. Local law enforcement in our major cities should work with federal agencies to get illegal, unregistered guns off the streets.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Senate, Dist. 42; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2024 primary questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Brad Overcash (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 43 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Ted Alexander (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 44 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Mark Hollo (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 45 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Warren Daniel (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 46 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Ralph Hise (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 47 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Tim Moffitt (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 48 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

CJ Domingo (R) C

North Carolina Senate District 49 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Kevin Corbin (R) A

North Carolina Senate District 50 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted to set aside HB 308 (2026): Grafstein amd 2 (Class H felony for carry at assemblies + other gun restrictions) (Jun 2026) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Edward C. Goodwin (R) A

North Carolina House District 1 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted against bringing HB 47 previous question to a vote (May 2021) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Steve Tyson (R) A

North Carolina House District 3 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jimmy Dixon (R) A

North Carolina House District 4 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Bill Ward (R) A

North Carolina House District 5 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Joe Pike (R) A

North Carolina House District 6 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Cory Thornton (R) C

North Carolina House District 7 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Cathy Thorne Bynum (R) C

North Carolina House District 8 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “The text of the Second Amendment contains no restrictions on gun ownership; it imposes a single, absolute restriction on government power: “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” I do support criminal background checks before a gun purchase.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Rep., Dist. 8; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2026 general questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Timothy Reeder (R) C

North Carolina House District 9 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

John Bell (R) A

North Carolina House District 10 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 894 (2025) gun dealer door lock exemption (May 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on the Firearms Liberty Act (HB 674) (May 2025) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on HB 562 A4 R. Turner: narrows misdemeanor disqualifiers for CHP (Jun 2015) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Chris Humphrey (R) A

North Carolina House District 12 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 894 (2025) gun dealer door lock exemption (May 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on the Firearms Liberty Act (HB 674) (May 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Celeste Cairns (R) A

North Carolina House District 13 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Wyatt Gable (R) A

North Carolina House District 14 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Phillip Shepard (R) A

North Carolina House District 15 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Carson Smith (R) A

North Carolina House District 16 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Frank Iler (R) C

North Carolina House District 17 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on permitless carry (HB 746) (Jun 2017) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on HB 562 A14 Speciale: county pays fees when permit denial overturned (Jun 2015) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on HB 562 A5 McNeill: replaced repeal of pistol purchase permit (Sec. 10(a)) with retained/modified permit system (Jun 2015) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Latisha Grady (R) C

North Carolina House District 18 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Charlie Miller (R) A

North Carolina House District 19 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Dane Scalise (R) C

North Carolina House District 20 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Bryson Johnson (R) C

North Carolina House District 21 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Wellie Jackson (R) C

North Carolina House District 22 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Brent Roberson (R) C

North Carolina House District 23 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “Only the restrictions that are already in place. Restriction on guns will never fix crime or mental health issues and any direction of blame on guns or gun manufactures is only a way for us to avoid fixing the real issue and taking responsibility for the fact that we have a crime and mental health issue, not a gun problem.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC U.S. Rep., Dist 1; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2020 cycle questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Blake Boykin (R) C

North Carolina House District 24 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Allen Chesser (R) A

North Carolina House District 25 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 811 (2025) community college firearm safety instruction for 18+ (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 894 (2025) gun dealer door lock exemption (May 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Donna McDowell White (R) A

North Carolina House District 26 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

David Woodson (R) C

North Carolina House District 27 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “I believe law-abiding citizens have a constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Rather than imposing broad restrictions on responsible gun owners, our priority should be keeping firearms out of the hands of violent criminals and individuals who are legally prohibited from possessing them. We should hold criminals accountable for the misuse of firearms, strengthen penalties for violent offenses, and promote responsible gun ownership while protecting the Second Amendment.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Rep., Dist. 27; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2026 general questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Larry C. Strickland (R) A

North Carolina House District 28 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Frank Sossamon (R) A

North Carolina House District 32 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Has not returned a NCFC candidate survey. In the North Carolina House (HD32, 2023 to 2024) he voted pro-gun on all 7 scored roll calls, including voting for SB 41, repealing the pistol purchase permit (Mar 2023), and both votes to override the governor’s veto of it (Mar 2023).
• Public statement: “I strongly support the Second Amendment, but I also believe in the public’s right to safety. If a Judge finds that an individual has a potential for violence or a pattern of violent behavior, it’s reasonable to impose appropriate restrictions on their access to firearms.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Rep., Dist. 32; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2026 general questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Matthew Orr (R) C

North Carolina House District 33 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Mike Schietzelt (R) A

North Carolina House District 35 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Mary Insprucker (R) C

North Carolina House District 36 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Erin Pare (R) A

North Carolina House District 37 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Public statement: “I am a strong supporter of the people’s 2nd amendment right to keep and bear arms. Before discussing additional gun ownership laws, we must recognize that there are existing gun laws on the books that are not being enforced.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Rep., Dist. 37; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2020 cycle questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jorge Cordova (R) C

North Carolina House District 39 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Bruce Forster (R) C

North Carolina House District 41 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “Background checks.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Rep., Dist. 41; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2022 cycle questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Diane Wheatley (R) A

North Carolina House District 43 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 894 (2025) gun dealer door lock exemption (May 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on the Firearms Liberty Act (HB 674) (May 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Brenden H. Jones (R) A

North Carolina House District 46 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

John L. Lowery (R) C

North Carolina House District 47 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey, and none of their legislative votes was on a scored gun bill.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Ralph Carter (R) C

North Carolina House District 48 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “I support the Second Amendment. Personal firearms should be legal for all except convicted felons and those adjudicated to be mentally incompetent.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Rep., Dist. 48; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2026 general questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Daran Thomas (R) C

North Carolina House District 49 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Charles M. Taylor (R) A

North Carolina House District 51 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Ben Moss (R) A

North Carolina House District 52 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Howard L. Penny, Jr. (R) A

North Carolina House District 53 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Clancy Baucom (R) A

North Carolina House District 55 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Answered our 2026 candidate survey (see the survey results)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Alan Branson (R) B

North Carolina House District 59 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Joseph Perrotta (R) C

North Carolina House District 60 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “None. Zero. Shall not be infringed. The ATF is an infringement and should be dissolved.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Rep., Dist. 60; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2026 general questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

John M. Blust (R) F

North Carolina House District 62 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Gun-control vote: voted against setting aside HB 746 A4 Morey DV-misdemeanor handgun ban (Jun 2017) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted against setting aside HB 746 A5 Cunningham locked-compartment requirement (Jun 2017) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted against setting aside HB 746 A6 John: raise penalties infraction (Jun 2017) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Ryan Moffitt (R) C

North Carolina House District 63 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Dennis Riddell (R) A

North Carolina House District 64 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on HB 562 A5 McNeill: replaced repeal of pistol purchase permit (Sec. 10(a)) with retained/modified permit system (Jun 2015) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted against setting aside HB 937 Riddell amendment adding 7-yr wait after mental-health rights restoration (May 2013) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Seth Woodall (R) C

North Carolina House District 65 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “I am a Constituional Carry proponent. I believe that the government should not restrict or reduce our constitutionally given right to bear arms. I believe the firearms that you hold are your last line of defense against evil.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Rep., Dist. 65; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2026 general questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Cody Huneycutt (R) A

North Carolina House District 67 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

David Willis (R) A

North Carolina House District 68 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 894 (2025) gun dealer door lock exemption (May 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on the Firearms Liberty Act (HB 674) (May 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Dean Arp (R) A

North Carolina House District 69 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on HB 562 A4 R. Turner: narrows misdemeanor disqualifiers for CHP (Jun 2015) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Brian Biggs (R) A

North Carolina House District 70 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jonathan Almond (R) A

North Carolina House District 73 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 894 (2025) gun dealer door lock exemption (May 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on the Firearms Liberty Act (HB 674) (May 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jeff Zenger (R) A

North Carolina House District 74 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on HB 894 (2025) gun dealer door lock exemption (May 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on the Firearms Liberty Act (HB 674) (May 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Donny C. Lambeth (R) C

North Carolina House District 75 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Gun-control vote: voted against setting aside HB 746 A5 Cunningham locked-compartment requirement (Jun 2017) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on HB 562 A14 Speciale: county pays fees when permit denial overturned (Jun 2015) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on HB 562 A5 McNeill: replaced repeal of pistol purchase permit (Sec. 10(a)) with retained/modified permit system (Jun 2015) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Greg Edds (R) C

North Carolina House District 76 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Julia Howard (R) B

North Carolina House District 77 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on HB 562 A5 McNeill: replaced repeal of pistol purchase permit (Sec. 10(a)) with retained/modified permit system (Jun 2015) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted against setting aside HB 937 Riddell amendment adding 7-yr wait after mental-health rights restoration (May 2013) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Neal Jackson (R) A

North Carolina House District 78 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Darren Armstrong (R) C

North Carolina House District 79 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Sam Watford (R) F

North Carolina House District 80 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on permitless carry (HB 746) (Jun 2017) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on HB 562 A14 Speciale: county pays fees when permit denial overturned (Jun 2015) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on HB 562 A5 McNeill: replaced repeal of pistol purchase permit (Sec. 10(a)) with retained/modified permit system (Jun 2015) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Larry W. Potts (R) A

North Carolina House District 81 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Brian Echevarria (R) A

North Carolina House District 82 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Grant Campbell (R) C

North Carolina House District 83 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “Gun ownership is a RIGHT that is guaranteed by the Constitution. Other than restrictions of those convicted of crimes involving firearms, this right is sacrosanct.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Rep., Dist. 83; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2026 general questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jeffrey C. McNeely (R) A

North Carolina House District 84 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Dudley Greene (R) B

North Carolina House District 85 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on HB 398 (2021) Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal (May 2021) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Hugh Blackwell (R) D

North Carolina House District 86 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Gun-control vote: voted against setting aside HB 746 A3 Butler safe storage (Jun 2017) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted against setting aside HB 746 A4 Morey DV-misdemeanor handgun ban (Jun 2017) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted against setting aside HB 746 A6 John: raise penalties infraction (Jun 2017) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Destin Hall (R) A

North Carolina House District 87 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Ray Craig (R) C

North Carolina House District 88 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Mitchell Smith Setzer (R) A

North Carolina House District 89 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted YES on HB 562 A6 Daughtry: deleted legislator/legislative employee carry in Legislative Building (Jun 2015) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Dan Kiger (R) C

North Carolina House District 90 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey, and none of their legislative votes was on a scored gun bill.
• Public statement: “The focus should be on enforcing existing laws, targeting violent offenders, and improving mental health intervention-not creating new gun restrictions for law-abiding citizens. Responsible gun ownership and public safety go hand in hand.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Rep., Dist. 90; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2026 general questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Kyle Hall (R) A

North Carolina House District 91 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Ray Pickett (R) A

North Carolina House District 93 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Blair Eddins (R) A

North Carolina House District 94 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Richard (Todd) Carver (R) A

North Carolina House District 95 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jay Adams (R) A

North Carolina House District 96 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on HB 562 A4 R. Turner: narrows misdemeanor disqualifiers for CHP (Jun 2015) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Heather Rhyne (R) A

North Carolina House District 97 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

John Rhodes (R) C

North Carolina House District 98 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “None. We should have constitutional carry in all 50 states of the union. The right of self defense is a God given inalienable right that supercedes any law written by man. It is no business of government’s how many firearms, the type, or how much ammunition one owns. As a law abiding citizen I open carry a firearm at all times where permissable.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Rep., Dist. 98; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2026 general questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Trina Boyd (R) C

North Carolina House District 104 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Tricia Ann Cotham (R) F

North Carolina House District 105 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Gun-control vote: voted NO on pistol purchase permit repeal (HB 50) (Feb 2023) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on SB 212 (2015) handgun standards for retired LEOs (Jun 2015) (roll call)
• Gun-control vote: voted NO on the 2015 firearm law reform (HB 562) (Jun 2015) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

John A. Torbett (R) A

North Carolina House District 108 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Donnie Loftis (R) A

North Carolina House District 109 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Caroline Eason (R) C

North Carolina House District 110 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Paul Scott (R) A

North Carolina House District 111 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Jake Johnson (R) A

North Carolina House District 113 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Anthony J. Penland (R) C

North Carolina House District 115 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “Continue to support the restrictions where those convicted of felonies, domestic violence, and those who are addicted to drugs are not permitted to carry a gun. Gun ownership should not be restricted to those who are law abiding citizens.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Rep., Dist. 115; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2026 general questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Chelsea Walsh (R) C

North Carolina House District 117 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

James M. (Jimmy) Rogers (R) C

North Carolina House District 118 · Incumbent: No · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey and has no legislative voting record on gun bills.
• Public statement: “Legal age. Not allowing convicted criminals to be able to purchase guns. Should be a citizen. Provide current ID and have a background check.” (iVoterGuide candidate questionnaire, NC State Rep., Dist. 118; answer to: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?, undated (2026 general questionnaire), source)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Anna Ferguson (R) C

North Carolina House District 119 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Basis for grade: Did not return the 2026 NCFC candidate survey, and none of their legislative votes was on a scored gun bill.
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)

Karl Gillespie (R) A

North Carolina House District 120 · Incumbent: Yes · Graded by North Carolina Firearms Coalition (NCFC)

• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on carry in places of worship and private schools (HB 193) (Jul 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted NO on SB 50 House A1 Morey: strip permitless-carry sections (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• Pro-gun vote: voted YES on permitless carry (SB 50) (Jun 2025) (roll call)
• On the November 3 ballot: Republican nominee (source)