What states have the freest gun laws?
The nine states that are the most favorable to gun owners include:
- New Hampshire (permitless carry if at least 18 years old)
- South Dakota (permitless carry if at least 18 years old)
- Utah (permitless carry if at least 21 years old)
- West Virginia (permitless carry if at least 21 years old)
What States Can I carry in?
The states that honor all U.S.-issued concealed carry permits are:
- Alabama.
- Alaska.
- Arizona.
- Arkansas.
- Idaho.
- Indiana.
- Kansas.
- Kentucky.
What are the gun laws in each state?
U.S. Gun Laws and Regulations: A State by State Look Rank State CCW Gun Bans? 1 Alaska Constitutional carry None 2 Arizona Constitutional carry None 3 Wyoming Consitutional carry (residents only) None 4 Montana Shall issue (residents only)* None
Can you carry a handgun in a state with no reciprocity?
Even if CCW reciprocity laws allow you to carry in a state you are still subject to federal law which bans any out-of-state permit holder from carrying a handgun within 1000 feet of a school. This is a federal felony but usually not enforced by local law enforcement. States with no reciprocity.
What are the most lenient gun laws in the United States?
Some U.S. states have little to no gun regulation on guns at all. Some of the most lenient gun laws are known as open carry laws, meaning that someone can openly carry a firearm in public. Other states are concealed carry only.
Do you need a permit to carry a gun out of State?
Requires carry permit for handgun but usually only police or security guards open carry. Sales must go through a licensed dealer or police. Limited to 10 rounds. Possession of higher capacity magazine is legal if purchased out of state. Most local laws are preempted by state laws but there are a few laws that are not.