{ "the_notes": [ { "state": "Alabama", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "", "open carry in a restaurant": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a church": "", "open carry in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Alabama specifically allows Franklin County to authorize the formation of volunteer emergency forces at public schools in the county, consisting of current and retired school employees and local citizens.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Firearms are not allowed on campus, except at athletic events if there is no security. ", "open carry on a university campus": "Firearms are not allowed on campus, except at athletic events if there is no security. ", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "It was not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. ", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code." }, { "state": "Alaska", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Allowed if the person does not consume alcoholic drinks.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Allowed if the person does not consume alcoholic drinks.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Yes, with the knowledge and consent of a school administrator.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Yes, with the knowledge and consent of a school administrator.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. But the Alaska Board of Regents bans guns on university campuses.", "open carry on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. But the Alaska Board of Regents bans guns on university campuses.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "Arizona", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Allowed if you have a permit.", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Allowed if you have a permit.", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "It is up to the property owner. ", "open carry in a church": "It is up to the property owner. ", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. But the Arizona Board of Regents bans all display and possession of guns.", "open carry on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. But the Arizona Board of Regents bans all display and possession of guns.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Firearms are prohibited beyond security.", "open carry in an airport": "Firearms are prohibited beyond security." }, { "state": "Arkansas", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Church-run private K-12 schools allow individuals with concealed carry permits to carry handguns on school property.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Public universities can decide whether faculty and other concealed carry licensed gun owners can carry on school grounds. The storage of a handgun in a dorm is prohibited.", "open carry on a university campus": "Public universities can decide whether faculty and other concealed carry licensed gun owners can carry on school grounds. The storage of a handgun in a dorm is prohibited. ", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "California", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "Sheriffs in counties where the population is less than 200,000 persons, according to the most recent federal decennial census, can issue an open carry license only to be carried in that county.", "concealed handgun in public": "Refer to local ordinances.", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Not prohibited by state law. It is up to business owners. Refer to local ordinances. ", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "Not prohibited by state law. It is up to property owner. Refer to local ordinances. ", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Allowed with written permission of superintendent.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "", "open carry on a university campus": "", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "Colorado", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Yes, but you can't carry a weapon into a public transportation facility.", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "It is up to the business owner.", "open carry in a restaurant": "It is up to the business owner.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "It is up to the business owner.", "open carry in a bar": "It is up to the business owner.", "concealed handgun in a church": "It is up to the property owner.", "open carry in a church": "It is up to the property owner.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Colleges may prohibit concealed carry in certain campus buildings.", "open carry on a university campus": "", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "Connecticut", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "It is up to the property owner, but the person can't consume alcohol.", "open carry in a restaurant": "It is up to the property owner, but the person can't consume alcohol.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "It is up to the property owner, but the person can't consume alcohol.", "open carry in a bar": "It is up to the property owner, but the person can't consume alcohol.", "concealed handgun in a church": "It is up to the property owner, but the person can't consume alcohol.", "open carry in a church": "It is up to the property owner.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.", "open carry on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code." }, { "state": "Delaware", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.", "open carry on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "Florida", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Yes, but not in portions of the restaurant that serve alcohol", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "", "open carry on a university campus": "", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "Georgia", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Person must leave if the proprietor asks.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Person must leave if the proprietor asks.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Person must leave if the proprietor asks.", "open carry in a bar": "Person must leave if the proprietor asks.", "concealed handgun in a church": "Yes, if the church allows it.", "open carry in a church": "Yes, if the church allows it.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "With written authorization by a duly authorized official of a school or local board of education. ", "open carry in a K-12 school": "With written authorization by a duly authorized official of a school or local board of education. ", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "With written authorization by a duly authorized official of a college or university.", "open carry on a university campus": "With written authorization by a duly authorized official of a college or university.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "A person can't bring it past TSA security.", "open carry in an airport": "A person can't bring it past Transportation Security Administration security." }, { "state": "Hawaii", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in public": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a bar": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.", "open carry on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code." }, { "state": "Idaho", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Allowed with permission from the board of trustees of the school district or governing board. ", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Allowed with permission from the board of trustees of the school district or governing board. ", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Allowed with an enhanced license, but universities can prohibit firearms in certain campus buildings. ", "open carry on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "Illinois", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Yes, unless more than 50 percent of the restaurant's sales are from alcohol.", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Colleges may prohibit concealed carry in certain campus buildings and those carrying must have enhanced permits.", "open carry on a university campus": "", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "Indiana", "permit for concealed carry": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. However, the state does require a permit to carry a handgun. It doesn't specify whether it's open or concealed.", "permit for open carry": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. However, the state does require a handgun permit to carry a handgun. It doesn't specify whether it's open or concealed.", "concealed handgun in public": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is legal to carry a pistol in public in Indiana. However, Indiana doesn't specify whether or not that pistol can be concealed or open.", "open carry in public": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is legal to carry a pistol in public in Indiana. However, Indiana doesn't specify whether or not that pistol can be concealed or open.", "concealed handgun on public transportation": " Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a restaurant": " Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a bar": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Prohibited except with school board approval.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Prohibited except with school board approval.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.", "open carry on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "It is illegal to carry in areas controlled by inspection.", "open carry in an airport": "It is illegal to carry in areas controlled by inspection." }, { "state": "Iowa", "permit for concealed carry": "There is no license required to carry outside any city limits.", "permit for open carry": "There is no license required outside of any city limits.", "concealed handgun in public": "With a permit you can carry in public in a city. In a rural area, you don't need a permit and can openly carry or carry concealed.", "open carry in public": "With a permit you can carry in public in a city. In a rural area, you don't need a permit and can openly carry or carry concealed.", "concealed handgun on public transportation": " Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a bar": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Allowed with school authorization.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Allowed with school authorization. ", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.", "open carry on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code." }, { "state": "Kansas", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "Open carrying is not listed as a criminal offense under \"criminal carrying of a weapon.\"", "concealed handgun in public": "The state and municipalities cannot restrict the licensed concealed carrying of a handgun on public land.", "open carry in public": "State doesn't regulate open carry. Refer to local ordinances. ", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Signs can prohibit. Refer to local ordinances.", "open carry on public transportation": "State doesn't regulate open carry. Signs can prohibit open carry. Refer to local ordinances. ", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Private businesses can prohibit weapons with signs.\n", "open carry in a restaurant": "Private businesses can post specific \"open carry prohibited\" signs.\n", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Private businesses can prohibit weapons with signs.\n", "open carry in a bar": "Private businesses can post specific \"open carry prohibited\" signs.", "concealed handgun in a church": "Signs can prohibit.", "open carry in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. Signs can prohibit. Refer to local ordinances. ", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "School administration can allow employees.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Employees can concealed carry with permission from the school. Concealed carry is legal in all publicly owned buildings including state colleges and universities. But weapons can be prohibited from the buildings using signs and security devices. Universities could also apply for a four-year exemption (which ends 2017) while they set up these security measures. ", "open carry on a university campus": "", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. Signs can prohibit.", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. Signs can prohibit." }, { "state": "Kentucky", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "The Kentucky Constitution only reserves the right to restrict concealed carrying of weapons.", "concealed handgun in public": "Concealed carry statute allows you to carry gun anywhere with a permit.", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "If the restaurant doesn't sell alcohol, you can carry. If it does sell alcohol you can only carry if less than 50 percent of its income comes from the sale of alcohol by the drink and the facility has to hold at least 50 people. Private business owners can also prohibit people from possessing concealed guns on the premises.", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Allowed with board of education approval.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Allowed with board of education approval.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Kentucky statute allows universities and colleges to prohibit possession of guns on campus.", "open carry on a university campus": "Kentucky statute allows universities and colleges to prohibit possession of guns on campus.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Weapons cannot be taken into areas of the airport that are regulated by security inspection.", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code." }, { "state": "Louisiana", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Yes, unless it serves alcohol by the drink. ", "open carry in a restaurant": "Yes, unless it sells alcohol by the drink.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "Yes, with permission from whomever has authority over the church, synagogue or mosque. ", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Yes, with written permission from the principal.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Yes, with written permission from the principal.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Only allowed in dorm room with written permission from administration. ", "open carry on a university campus": "Only allowed in dorm room with written permission from administration. ", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Prohibited in areas that are restricted by federal law.", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code." }, { "state": "Maine", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "The Maine Constitution states, \"Every citizen has a right to keep and bear arms and this right shall never be questioned.\"", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "No, if it serves alcohol and signs are posted or the person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.", "open carry in a restaurant": "No, if it serves alcohol and signs are posted or the person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "No, if signs are posted and/or the person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.", "open carry in a bar": "No, if signs are posted and/or the person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.", "concealed handgun in a church": "", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Unregulated by state law, but institutions may regulate.", "open carry on a university campus": "Unregulated by state law, but institutions may regulate.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "Maryland", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "State law does not address where permit holders can or can't carry.", "open carry in public": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. No person can possess a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. No person can possess a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. No person can possess a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.", "open carry in a bar": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. No person can possess a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.", "concealed handgun in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code." }, { "state": "Massachusetts", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "Yes, with a Class A license.", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not prohibited by state law.", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Not prohibited by state law. ", "open carry in a restaurant": "Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Yes, but cannot be under the influence", "open carry in a bar": "A person can't be under the influence", "concealed handgun in a church": "Not prohibited by state law. ", "open carry in a church": "Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Yes, with written permission from the board or officer in charge of the school.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Yes, with written permission from the board or officer in charge of the school.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Yes, with written permission from the board or officer in charge of the college.", "open carry on a university campus": "Yes, with written permission from the board or officer in charge of the college.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Yes, but not in secured areas.", "open carry in an airport": "Yes, but not in secured areas." }, { "state": "Michigan", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "The state laws are contradictory and the section is set to change in December 2014 per an amended act.", "open carry in a bar": "If owner gives you permission.", "concealed handgun in a church": "Allowed with written permission. The state laws are contradictory and the section is set to change in December 2014 per an amended act.", "open carry in a church": "Yes, with owner permission. ", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Yes, with permission from school board.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Yes, with permission from school board.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "You can't have a concealed pistol in dorms or classrooms, but you can carry through campus.", "open carry on a university campus": "", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Yes, but a person can't carry into any \"sterile area\" of an airport.\n", "open carry in an airport": "Yes, but not in any \"sterile area\" of an airport, where federal agents and airport personnel screen passengers." }, { "state": "Minnesota", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "You must have a permit to possess a firearm in a public place.", "open carry in public": "You must have a permit to possess a firearm in a public place.", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "It's allowed in all vehicles provided you have a permit.", "open carry on public transportation": "It's allowed in all vehicles provided the person has a permit.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Yes, but the owner can ask you to leave if they've informed you of their policy, or posted signs saying guns aren't allowed.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Yes, but the owner can ask you to leave if they've informed you of their policy or posted signs saying guns aren't allowed.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Yes, but the owners can ask you to leave if they've informed you of their policy, or posted signs saying guns aren't allowed.", "open carry in a bar": "Yes, but the owners can ask you to leave if they've informed you of their policy, or posted signs saying guns aren't allowed.", "concealed handgun in a church": "Yes, but you can be kicked out, and they don't have to post signs.", "open carry in a church": "Yes, but you can be kicked out, and they don't have to post signs.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Yes, with written permission from the principal or governing authority.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Yes, with written permission from the principal or governing authority.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "The universities can regulate firearms policies for students and employees, but can't prohibit visitors.", "open carry on a university campus": "The universities can regulate firearms policies for students and employees, but can't prohibit visitors.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Yes, other than federally firearms are prohibited in places past security.", "open carry in an airport": "Yes, other than federally firearms are prohibited in places past security." }, { "state": "Mississippi", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "Mississippi Code specifies that a concealed carry permit is valid throughout the state.", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Firearms cannot be taken into portions of the restaurant that serve alcohol even by concealed carry permit holders. However, if permit holders take a firearms safety training course they can carry concealed in places that serve alcohol.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Yes, if concealed carry permit holders take a firearms safety course.", "open carry in a bar": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun in a church": "Yes, if concealed carry permit holders take a firearms safety course.", "open carry in a church": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "No, unless you have an enhanced license.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "No, unless you have an enhanced license.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Yes, for non-students. No for students, unless they have an enhanced license.", "open carry on a university campus": "Yes, for non-students.\nNo for students, unless they have an enhanced license.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Yes, if you take a firearms safety training course.", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited in state law. " }, { "state": "Missouri", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "Municipalities can pass ordinances restricting open carry and permitting requirements.", "concealed handgun in public": "Municipalities can set certain restrictions.", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "The owner may prohibit the concealed carry of a handgun.\nConcealed carry of a handgun is also not allowed in any restaurant that receives over 50 percent of its gross annual income from alcohol. \n", "open carry in a restaurant": "Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Not prohibited in state law. Person can't be under the influence of alcohol.", "open carry in a bar": "Not prohibited in state law. A person can't be under the influence of alcohol. ", "concealed handgun in a church": "Prohibited unless given consent from the minister or other persons who control the church. ", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "The school district decides.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Allowed with the consent of the governing body of the higher education institution.", "open carry on a university campus": "", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Cannot carry in the parts of the airport to which access is controlled by the inspection of persons and property. \nPossession of a firearm in a vehicle is legal as long as it is not removed from the vehicle or brandished while the vehicle is on the premises.", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code." }, { "state": "Montana", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Guns are not allowed on trains, even with a permit. ", "open carry on public transportation": "Guns are not allowed on trains, even with a permit.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Yes, unless the establishment sells alcohol.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Yes, unless the establishment sells alcohol. ", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "The trustees of a district may grant people and entities advance permission to possess, carry, or store a weapon in a school building.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "The trustees of a district may grant people and entities advance permission to possess, carry, or store a weapon in a school building.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "It is up to the university's discretion. The Montana Board of Regents has banned all firearms on campus.", "open carry on a university campus": "It is up to the university's discretion. The Montana Board of Regents has banned all firearms on campus.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited in state law" }, { "state": "Nebraska", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not prohibited by state law.", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Owner's can prohibit weapons. ", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Firearms can be kept in the vehicle of a non-student if they are unloaded and locked in a case, students with concealed carry permits can keep firearms locked in vehicles.", "open carry on a university campus": "Firearms can be kept in the vehicle of a non-student if they are unloaded and locked in a case. Students with concealed carry permits can keep firearms locked in vehicles.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "Nevada", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not prohibited in state law.", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited in state law.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Not prohibited in state law.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Not prohibited in state law.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "As long as they do not have a concentration of alcohol of 0.10 or more in his or her blood or breath.", "open carry in a bar": "As long as they do not have a concentration of alcohol of 0.10 or more in his or her blood or breath.", "concealed handgun in a church": "Not prohibited in state law.", "open carry in a church": "Not prohibited in state law.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Allowed with principal permission.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Allowed with principal permission.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Allowed with written permission from the Nevada System of Higher Education.", "open carry on a university campus": "Allowed with written permission from the Nevada System of Higher Education.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "New Hampshire", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "open carry in a restaurant": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Not prohibited in state law.", "open carry in a bar": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun in a church": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "open carry in a church": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "It is not in state law.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Not specifically prohibited in state law. New Hampshire state universities don't allow it.", "open carry on a university campus": "Not prohibited in state law. New Hampshire state universities don't allow it.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not prohibited in state law.", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited in state law. " }, { "state": "New Jersey", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "State law doesn't differentiate between open and concealed carry.", "concealed handgun in public": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "open carry in public": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "open carry in a restaurant": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "open carry in a bar": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun in a church": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "open carry in a church": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Allowed with \"written authorization of the governing officer of the institution.\"", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Allowed with \"written authorization of the governing officer of the institution.\"", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Allowed with \"written authorization of the governing officer of the institution\" ", "open carry on a university campus": "Allowed with \"written authorization of the governing officer of the institution.\"", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited in state law. " }, { "state": "New Mexico", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not prohibited in state law.", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Yes, if the restaurant makes less than 40 percent of its revenue from alcohol. Business owners can also prohibit firearms by posting signs.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Yes, if the restaurant makes less than 40 percent of its revenue from alcohol. Business owners can also prohibit firearms with signs.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "A person can have a firearm in the car.", "open carry on a university campus": "A person can have firearm in the car.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not in airport security zones. And allowed in parking lots.", "open carry in an airport": "Not in airport security zones." }, { "state": "New York", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Allowed with written authorization of the educational institution.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Allowed with written authorization of the educational institution, but open carry is illegal in New York.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Yes, with written authorization of the educational institution.", "open carry on a university campus": "Allowed with written authorization of the educational institution, but open carry is illegal in New York.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "North Carolina", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Yes, unless ban posted.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Yes, unless ban posted.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Yes, unless ban posted. Person may not consume alcohol. ", "open carry in a bar": "Yes, unless ban posted. Person may not consume alcohol. ", "concealed handgun in a church": "Yes, unless ban posted.", "open carry in a church": "Yes, unless ban posted.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Can be kept in locked car.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "A person can have a concealed gun in a locked compartment of a locked car.", "open carry on a university campus": "", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited in state law. " }, { "state": "North Dakota", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "No, if the place serves alcohol.", "open carry in a restaurant": "No, if the place serves alcohol.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Unregulated by state law, but universities have prohibited it.", "open carry on a university campus": "Unregulated by state law, but universities have prohibited it.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "Ohio", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "State law does not specify whether you can or can't carry a weapon on public transportation.", "open carry on public transportation": "State law does not specify whether you can or can't carry a weapon on public transportation.\n", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Yes, unless ban posted.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Yes, unless ban posted.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "If you don't consume alcohol you can carry.", "open carry in a bar": "If you don't consume alcohol you can carry.", "concealed handgun in a church": "If a church posts that you can, then you can carry inside of it. Otherwise, it's illegal.", "open carry in a church": "If a church posts that you can, then you can carry inside of it. Otherwise, it's illegal.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Yes, if approved by the school board.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Yes, if approved by the school board.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "People may leave their guns in locked cars on campus", "open carry on a university campus": "State law doesn't address open carry.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "Oklahoma", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Yes, unless ban posted.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Yes, unless ban posted.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Prohibited on public school property. Private schools can authorized the carrying of handguns onto their property.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Prohibited on public school property. Private schools can authorized the carrying of handguns onto their property.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Yes, with written consent.", "open carry on a university campus": "Yes, with written consent.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code." }, { "state": "Oregon", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "Refer to local ordinances.", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "Refer to local ordinances.", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Refer to local ordinances. Not prohibited in state statutes. ", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry in a bar": "Refer to local ordinances. Not prohibited in state statutes. ", "concealed handgun in a church": "Not prohibited in state statutes.", "open carry in a church": "Refer to local ordinances. Not prohibited in state statutes. ", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "May conceal carry if you are licensed to do so, but school districts may establish work rules prohibiting the carrying of firearms while employees are at work.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "It is permitted if the firearm is unloaded and locked in a car.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Colleges may prohibit concealed carry in certain campus buildings. But permit holders can take handguns onto campus.", "open carry on a university campus": "Concealed carry permit holders may bring firearms on campus, but the university can prohibit firearms in buildings. ", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "It is illegal to fire a gun on airport property. However, it is unclear in Oregon law whether or not you can possess a gun.\n", "open carry in an airport": "It is illegal to fire a gun on airport property. Oregon law is unclear about carrying a gun in an airport." }, { "state": "Pennsylvania", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "Yes unless a \"first class\" city, such as Philadelphia.", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "A person must have a concealed carry license, but it is still banned from buildings and athletic events.", "open carry on a university campus": "A person must have a concealed carry license, but it is still banned from buildings and athletic events.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "Rhode Island", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "No law pertaining to public transportation. It's legal to transport a weapon if you have a permit. ", "open carry on public transportation": "No law pertaining to public transportation. It's legal to transport a weapon if you have a permit. ", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "open carry on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "South Carolina", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "A handgun can be carried in a vehicle if the handgun is concealed on the person of a concealed carry permit holder.", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Yes, unless business owners ask you to leave, if signs are posted prohibiting firearms or if you consume alcohol. ", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Yes, unless business owners ask you to leave, if signs are posted prohibiting firearms or if you consume alcohol. ", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "Yes, with permission from the appropriate church official or governing body", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Yes, with the express permission of the authorities in charge of the premises or property.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Yes, with the express permission of the authorities in charge of the premises or property. State law prohibits open carry. ", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Yes, with the express permission of the authorities in charge of the premises or property.", "open carry on a university campus": "Yes, with the express permission of the authorities in charge of the premises or property. But state law prohibits open carry.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "If the airport is publicly owned and the person is not in the terminal. Parking lot is ok.", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "South Dakota", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Yes, unless the establishment derives over one half of its total income from the sale of malt or alcohol beverages. ", "open carry in a restaurant": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a church": "", "open carry in a church": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "School employees, hired security personnel or volunteers may be designated as armed \"school sentinals\" with organization from the school board.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "School employees, hired security personnel or volunteers may be designated as armed \"school sentinals\" with organization from the school board.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is at the college or university's discretion.", "open carry on a university campus": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is at the college or university's discretion.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code." }, { "state": "Tennessee", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Not allowed in any building facility, area or property owned, used or operated by any municipal, county or state government for recreational purposes or other similar public place that is owned or operated by a county, a municipality or instrumentality.", "open carry on public transportation": "Not allowed in any building facility, area or property owned, used or operated by any municipal, county or state government for recreational purposes or other similar public place that is owned or operated by a county, a municipality or instrumentality.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Yes, but the person can't consume alcohol.", "open carry in a restaurant": " Yes, but the person can't consume alcohol.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Yes, but the person can't consume alcohol.", "open carry in a bar": "Yes, but the person can't consume alcohol.", "concealed handgun in a church": "State law does not address this.", "open carry in a church": "State law does not address this. ", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "School district can authorize faculty or staff member at a school within the district to carry a firearm on school property with certain qualifications.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "School district can authorize faculty or staff member at a school within the district to carry a firearm on school property with certain qualifications.", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "A non-student adult can possess a firearm, if the firearm is contained within a private vehicle operated by the adult and is not handled by the adult, or by any other person acting with the expressed or implied consent of the adult, while the vehicle is on school property.", "open carry on a university campus": "A non-student adult can possess a firearm, if the firearm is contained within a private vehicle operated by the adult and is not handled by the adult, or by any other person acting with the expressed or implied consent of the adult, while the vehicle is on school property.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "Texas", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Carrying on public school transportation is illegal. Law doesn't specify other vehicles.", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Private property owner must post a sign prohibiting it.", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Schools can authorize employees to carry.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "", "open carry on a university campus": "", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not allowed in a secured area of an airport.", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "Utah", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "Yes, but if it's unloaded then no.", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "Unless it is loaded.", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "Yes, if it is unloaded, unless in a secure area.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Yes, unless it's a secure area and the prohibition is posted.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Yes, unless it's a secure area and the prohibition is posted.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Yes, if they are not consuming alcohol, unless it's a secure area and the prohibition is posted.", "open carry in a bar": "Yes, if they are not consuming alcohol, unless it's a secure area and the prohibition is posted.", "concealed handgun in a church": "Yes, unless it's posted otherwise.", "open carry in a church": "Yes, unless it's posted otherwise.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Utah 76-10-505.5, Section 4", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "", "open carry on a university campus": "Yes, but only by concealed carry permit holders", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Yes, just not in the \"secure area\" of an airport.", "open carry in an airport": "Yes, but not in the \"secure area\" of an airport." }, { "state": "Vermont", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "Yes, as long as it's not with the intent or avowed purpose of injuring a fellow man.", "open carry in public": "Yes, as long as it's not with the intent or avowed purpose of injuring a fellow man", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "", "open carry in a church": "", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "Yes, with authorization by school board, principal or superintendent.", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Yes, with authorization by school board, principal or superintendent", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "It is at the college or university's discretion.", "open carry on a university campus": "It is at the college or university's discretion.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "", "open carry in an airport": "" }, { "state": "Virginia", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Permission is left to the discretion of the owner. If the restaurant serves alcohol, they can not consume alcohol.", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "If they are not consuming alcohol. Permission is left to the discretion of the owner.", "open carry in a bar": "If they are not consuming alcohol.", "concealed handgun in a church": "Yes, with good and sufficient reason.", "open carry in a church": "Yes, with good and sufficient reason.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "It is at the college or university's discretion, but a 2011 Virginia Supreme Court decision said firearms can be carried on campus but they can be restricted from buildings.", "open carry on a university campus": "It is at the college or university's discretion, but a 2011 Virginia Supreme Court decision said firearms can be carried on campus but they can be restricted from buildings.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not in the air carrier airport terminal.", "open carry in an airport": "Not in the air carrier airport terminal." }, { "state": "Washington", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Unregulated at the state level. Refer to local laws and ordinances.", "open carry on public transportation": "Unregulated at the state level. Refer to local laws and ordinances.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Refer to local laws and ordinances.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Refer to local laws and ordinances.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Refer to local laws and ordinances.", "open carry in a bar": "Refer to local laws and ordinances.", "concealed handgun in a church": "Refer to local laws and ordinances.", "open carry in a church": "Refer to local laws and ordinances.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "The university has the power to prohibit. Allowed with written permission from university chief of police.", "open carry on a university campus": "The university has the power to prohibit. Allowed with written permission from university chief of police", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Posted signs can prohibit.", "open carry in an airport": "Posted signs can prohibit." }, { "state": "West Virginia", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "A person under the age of eighteen, who is unmarried or otherwise emancipated, shall not possess or carry concealed or openly any deadly weapon.", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Unregulated at the state level. Refer to municipal code.", "open carry on public transportation": "Unregulated at the state level. Refer to municipal code.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Permission is left to the discretion of the owner.", "open carry in a restaurant": "Permission is left to the discretion of the owner.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Permission is left to the discretion of the owner.", "open carry in a bar": "Permission is left to the discretion of the owner.", "concealed handgun in a church": "Permission is left to the discretion of the owner.", "open carry in a church": "Permission is left to the discretion of the owner.", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Universities have the authority to ban.", "open carry on a university campus": "Universities have the authority to ban.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not prohibited in state law, except in places with federally restricted access", "open carry in an airport": "Not prohibited in state law, except in places with federally restricted access." }, { "state": "Wisconsin", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "Not specified in state law.", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "Public and private entities may prohibit or restrict the possession and transport of \nweapons.", "open carry on public transportation": "Public and private entities may prohibit or restrict the possession and transport of \nweapons.", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "Yes, but permission is left to the discretion of the owner. And if they are not consuming alcohol.", "open carry in a restaurant": "If they are not consuming alcohol.", "concealed handgun in a bar": "Yes, but permission is left to the discretion of the owner. And if they are not consuming alcohol.", "open carry in a bar": "Yes, with a concealed carry permit. And if they are not consuming alcohol.", "concealed handgun in a church": "No mention of religious buildings in state law. ", "open carry in a church": "No mention of religious buildings in state law. ", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "The Wisconsin Administrative code prohibits carrying a firearm on university land or into university buildings, unless with written permission. However, in 2011 Governor Walker signed into law an act that prohibits licensed gun owners from carrying firearms only into campus buildings, and does not prohibit them from carrying on general campus property.", "open carry on a university campus": "The Wisconsin Administrative code prohibits carrying a firearm on university land or into university buildings, unless with written permission. However, in 2011 Governor Walker signed into law an act that prohibits licensed gun owners from carrying firearms only into campus buildings, and does not prohibit them from carrying on general campus property.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not beyond a security checkpoint.", "open carry in an airport": "Not beyond a security checkpoint." }, { "state": "Wyoming", "permit for concealed carry": "", "permit for open carry": "", "concealed handgun in public": "", "open carry in public": "", "concealed handgun on public transportation": "", "open carry on public transportation": "", "concealed handgun in a restaurant": "", "open carry in a restaurant": "", "concealed handgun in a bar": "", "open carry in a bar": "", "concealed handgun in a church": "Allowed with the written consent of the chief administrator of that place.", "open carry in a church": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun in a K-12 school": "", "open carry in a K-12 school": "Not prohibited in state law. ", "concealed handgun on a university campus": "Allowed with the written consent of the security service of the college or university.", "open carry on a university campus": "State law doesn't address open carry on college campuses.", "concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot": "Not specified or prohibited in state law. ", "open carry in an airport": "Not specified or prohibited in state law. " } ] }