Gun Laws By State
Gun Laws By State Overview
Gun laws in the United States vary from state to state. Many states have different laws regarding whether residents may purchase or carry guns without a license, whether they must register their firearms with the state and whether they can openly carry a weapon in public. Seven U.S. States have banned open carry activities as of 2023. Eight states require residents to register firearms.
Constitutional rights
Due to the Second Amendment of Constitution which says that
Gun culture
The United States is the country with the strictest gun control laws in comparison to other countries of high income. Gun
Nearly half of U.S. household The majority of Americans who are registered voters believe it is more important to protect Americans’ right to own firearms than any other issue. 23 percent Who said that it is more important to restrict gun ownership?
Characteristic | Firearm registration required? | Permit required to carry? | Permit required to purchase? | Open carry legal?* |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alabama | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Alaska | No | No | No | Yes |
Arizona | No | No | No | Yes |
Arkansas | No | No | No | Yes |
California | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Colorado | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Connecticut | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Delaware | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Florida | No | Yes | No | No |
Georgia | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Hawaii | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Idaho | No | No | No | Yes |
Illinois | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Indiana | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Iowa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Kansas | No | No | No | Yes |
Kentucky | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Louisiana | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Maine | No | No | No | Yes |
Maryland | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Massachusetts | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Michigan | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Minnesota | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Mississippi | No | No | No | Yes |
Missouri | No | No | No | Yes |
Montana | No | No | No | Yes |
Nebraska | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Nevada | No | Yes | No | Yes |
New Hampshire | No | No | No | Yes |
New Jersey | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
New Mexico | No | Yes | No | Yes |
New York | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
North Carolina | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
North Dakota | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Ohio | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Oklahoma | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Oregon | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Pennsylvania | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Rhode Island | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
South Carolina | No | Yes | No | Yes |
South Dakota | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Tennessee | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Texas | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Utah | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Vermont | No | No | No | Yes |
Virginia | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Washington | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
West Virginia | No | No | No | Yes |
Wisconsin | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Wyoming | No | No | No | Yes |