Messaging Board
Attention- Effective March 29, 2023 we no longer are required to issue Handgun Purchase Permits. You now go to the gun store you are purchasing your gun and they handle the process. Visit our Facebook page to view a statement from our Sheriff.
Operation hours for the Concealed Gun Permits Office
Mondays – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesdays – 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Closed during Lunch 12:00 noon to 1:15 pm and on County Approved Holidays
To all Gaston County Residents Concerning Eligible Fingerprinting:
> Gaston County residents in the Medical Field
> Gaston County residents Concealed Weapons Permits
> State Board/County Licensing Permits for Gaston County Residents
> Any First Responders being a resident of Gaston County
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We DO NOT call persons by phone and tell them to pay us money using prepaid cards so the Sheriff’s Office can dismiss any warrants due to you not showing up for jury duty or any other circumstances. Regardless of what you are being told by phone, we do not conduct business that way. BEWARE of any phone calls asking for money over the phone. Our main telephone number is 704-862-6681. When in doubt, give us a call.
*The month of April, 8- Law Enforcement Officials and 1- K9 were killed or died in the line of duty for the United States of America.
The 2023 year total of Law Enforcement Officials killed or died in the line of duty is 34.
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Inmate Phone System
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How to visit the Gaston County Jail
General Population (Main Jail and Annex)
Onsite Visitation Hours
Monday – Thursday
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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