Here is a bundle for the everyday carrier. The Taurus G3c is a compact 9mm with a 3.2 inch barrel, and this package adds a knife and a flashlight to round out your EDC kit.

The G3c is a popular budget carry pistol. It has a compact frame, a smooth trigger and a reputation for value. The price is among the lowest for a carry-size 9mm, and the bundle adds tools you would otherwise buy separately. A flashlight is useful for identifying what is in the dark, and a knife is handy for a hundred daily chores. Spend an afternoon at the range before the season so you know exactly where it shoots. Wipe it down after wet weather and store it dry, because North Carolina humidity is hard on steel.

For a new carry permit holder in North Carolina, a package like this takes some of the guesswork out of the first purchase. Test the pistol with your carry ammunition at the range.

A budget gun still needs a quality holster and regular practice. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer, where the background check is done at pickup.