There's just too many places and times you can't carry such as . . . churches
Not true. I often see this mentioned when people decry the restrictions imposed on carrying in North Carolina. There are several, but there is no prohibition against carry in churches in this state.
Here is the list of prohibited carry locations, with the corresponding reference to the North Carolina General Statutes.
*Schools, public or private, all levels including universities. §14-269.2
*Assemblies and establishments where admission was charged. §14-269.3
*Assemblies and establishments where alcohol is both sold and consumed. §14-269.3
* State Buildings: State Capitol Building, the Executive Mansion, the Western Residence of the Governor, or on the grounds of any of these buildings, and any building housing any court of the General Court of Justice. §14-269.4
* State office buildings or any portion of a building in which there are State offices. §14-415.11(c)
*Law Enforcement or Correctional Facilities. §14-415.11(c)
*Financial Institutions. §14-415.11(c)
*Events Occurring in Public: It shall be unlawful for any person participating in, affiliated with, or present as a spectator at any parade, funeral procession, picket line, or demonstration upon any private health care facility or upon any public place owned or under the control of the State or any of its political subdivisions to willfully or intentionally possess or have immediate access to any dangerous weapon. §14-277.2
*Areas of emergencies or riots. §14-288.7
*Where notice of carrying a concealed handgun is prohibited by the posting of a conspicuous notice or statement. §14-415.11(c)