N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-7.35
Definitions.
§ 14-7.35. Definitions.
The following definitions apply in this Article:
(1) "Convicted." - The person has been adjudged guilty of or has entered a plea of guilty or no contest to the firearm-related felony.
(2) "Firearm-related felony." - Any felony committed by a person in which the person used or displayed a firearm while committing the felony.
(3) "Status offender." - A person who is an armed habitual felon as described in G.S. 14-7.36.