Public Carry Widget

Public carry laws, 2014
state	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	open carry on a university campus	concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot	open carry in an airport
Alabama	yes	no	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	yes	unclear	yes	unclear	yes	unclear	partial	no	no	no	unclear	unclear
Alaska	no	no	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	no	no	yes	yes	partial	partial	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear
Arizona	no	no	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	no	yes	no	partial	partial	no	no	unclear	unclear	yes	yes
Arkansas	yes	no	yes	no	unclear	unclear	yes	no	no	no	no	no	partial	no	partial	partial	no	unclear
California	yes	illegal	yes	no	no	no	partial	no	no	no	partial	no	partial	no	no	no	no	no
Colorado	yes	no	yes	yes	yes	no	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	no	no	partial	no	no	unclear
Connecticut	yes	yes	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	no	partial	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear
Delaware	yes	no	yes	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	no	no	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear
Florida	yes	illegal	yes	no	unclear	no	partial	no	no	no	unclear	no	no	no	no	no	no	no
Georgia	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	yes	yes
Hawaii	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear
Idaho	yes	no	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	partial	partial	partial	unclear	unclear	unclear
Illinois	yes	illegal	yes	no	no	no	partial	no	no	no	unclear	no	no	no	partial	no	no	no
Indiana	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	partial	partial	unclear	unclear	partial	partial
Iowa	partial	partial	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	partial	partial	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear
Kansas	yes	no	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	unclear	partial	no	partial	no	unclear	unclear
Kentucky	yes	no	yes	yes	yes	yes	partial	yes	no	no	yes	yes	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	unclear
Louisiana	yes	unclear	yes	unclear	unclear	unclear	partial	partial	no	no	partial	unclear	partial	partial	partial	partial	yes	unclear
Maine	yes	yes	yes	yes	unclear	yes	partial	partial	partial	partial	unclear	yes	no	no	partial	partial	unclear	yes
Maryland	yes	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	no	no	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear
Massachusetts	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	unclear	yes	unclear	yes	unclear	yes	unclear	partial	partial	partial	partial	yes	yes
Michigan	yes	unclear	yes	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	no	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	unclear	yes	yes
Minnesota	yes	yes	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	yes	yes
Mississippi	yes	no	yes	yes	yes	yes	partial	yes	partial	yes	partial	yes	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	yes
Missouri	yes	no	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	partial	unclear	unclear	unclear	partial	no	partial	no	partial	unclear	partial	unclear
Montana	yes	no	yes	yes	partial	partial	yes	yes	no	yes	unclear	yes	partial	partial	partial	partial	unclear	yes
Nebraska	yes	no	yes	yes	yes	unclear	partial	unclear	no	unclear	no	unclear	no	no	partial	partial	unclear	unclear
Nevada	yes	no	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	partial	partial	partial	partial	no	unclear
New Hampshire	yes	no	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear
New Jersey	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	partial	partial	partial	partial	unclear	unclear
New Mexico	yes	no	yes	yes	unclear	yes	partial	partial	no	no	unclear	yes	no	no	no	no	yes	yes
New York	yes	illegal	yes	no	unclear	no	unclear	no	unclear	no	unclear	no	partial	unclear	partial	unclear	unclear	unclear
North Carolina	yes	no	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	no	no	no	no	unclear	unclear
North Dakota	yes	no	yes	yes	no	no	partial	partial	no	no	no	no	no	no	unclear	unclear	no	unclear
Ohio	yes	no	yes	yes	unclear	yes	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	unclear	partial	partial	no	yes	no	no
Oklahoma	yes	yes	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	partial	partial	no	no	unclear	unclear	partial	partial	partial	partial	unclear	unclear
Oregon	yes	partial	yes	partial	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	partial	no	partial	partial	unclear	unclear
Pennsylvania	yes	unclear	yes	partial	unclear	unclear	yes	unclear	yes	unclear	yes	unclear	no	no	partial	partial	unclear	unclear
Rhode Island	yes	yes	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	yes	no	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear
South Carolina	yes	illegal	yes	no	unclear	no	partial	no	yes	no	partial	no	partial	unclear	partial	unclear	partial	no
South Dakota	yes	no	yes	unclear	yes	unclear	yes	unclear	no	unclear	yes	unclear	partial	partial	unclear	unclear	yes	unclear
Tennessee	yes	yes	yes	yes	no	no	yes	yes	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	partial	partial	no	no	no	no
Texas	yes	illegal	yes	no	partial	no	partial	no	no	no	no	no	partial	no	no	no	partial	no
Utah	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	yes	yes	yes	partial	partial	partial
Vermont	no	no	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes	partial	partial	partial	partial	yes	yes
Virginia	yes	unclear	yes	yes	yes	yes	partial	yes	partial	yes	yes	yes	no	no	partial	partial	partial	partial
Washington	yes	no	yes	yes	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	partial	no	no	partial	partial	partial	partial
West Virginia	yes	partial	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	partial	partial	partial	partial	unclear	unclear	no	no	unclear	unclear	yes	yes
Wisconsin	yes	unclear	yes	unclear	unclear	unclear	partial	yes	partial	yes	unclear	unclear	no	no	unclear	unclear	yes	yes
Wyoming	no	unclear	yes	yes	unclear	unclear	unclear	unclear	no	unclear	partial	unclear	no	unclear	partial	unclear	unclear	unclear

Public carry source notes, 2014 — text data

Original 2014 reporting.

Public carry source notes, 2014
state	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	open carry on a university campus	concealed handgun in an airport or airport parking lot	open carry in an airport
Alabama					Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.		Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.		Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.		Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	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.		Firearms are not allowed on campus, except at athletic events if there is no security.	Firearms are not allowed on campus, except at athletic events if there is no security.	It was not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.
Alaska							Allowed if the person does not consume alcoholic drinks.	Allowed if the person does not consume alcoholic drinks.					Yes, with the knowledge and consent of a school administrator.	Yes, with the knowledge and consent of a school administrator.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. But the Alaska Board of Regents bans guns on university campuses.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. But the Alaska Board of Regents bans guns on university campuses.
Arizona							Allowed if you have a permit.		Allowed if you have a permit.		It is up to the property owner.	It is up to the property owner.			Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. But the Arizona Board of Regents bans all display and possession of guns.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. But the Arizona Board of Regents bans all display and possession of guns.	Firearms are prohibited beyond security.	Firearms are prohibited beyond security.
Arkansas													Church-run private K-12 schools allow individuals with concealed carry permits to carry handguns on school property.		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.	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.
California		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.	Refer to local ordinances.				Not prohibited by state law. It is up to business owners. Refer to local ordinances.				Not prohibited by state law. It is up to property owner. Refer to local ordinances.		Allowed with written permission of superintendent.
Colorado					Yes, but you can't carry a weapon into a public transportation facility.		It is up to the business owner.	It is up to the business owner.	It is up to the business owner.	It is up to the business owner.	It is up to the property owner.	It is up to the property owner.			Colleges may prohibit concealed carry in certain campus buildings.
Connecticut					Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	It is up to the property owner, but the person can't consume alcohol.	It is up to the property owner, but the person can't consume alcohol.	It is up to the property owner, but the person can't consume alcohol.	It is up to the property owner, but the person can't consume alcohol.	It is up to the property owner, but the person can't consume alcohol.	It is up to the property owner.			Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.
Delaware															Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.
Florida					Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.		Yes, but not in portions of the restaurant that serve alcohol				Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.
Georgia							Person must leave if the proprietor asks.	Person must leave if the proprietor asks.	Person must leave if the proprietor asks.	Person must leave if the proprietor asks.	Yes, if the church allows it.	Yes, if the church allows it.	With written authorization by a duly authorized official of a school or local board of education.	With written authorization by a duly authorized official of a school or local board of education.	With written authorization by a duly authorized official of a college or university.	With written authorization by a duly authorized official of a college or university.	A person can't bring it past TSA security.	A person can't bring it past Transportation Security Administration security.
Hawaii			Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.
Idaho													Allowed with permission from the board of trustees of the school district or governing board.	Allowed with permission from the board of trustees of the school district or governing board.	Allowed with an enhanced license, but universities can prohibit firearms in certain campus buildings.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus
Illinois							Yes, unless more than 50 percent of the restaurant's sales are from alcohol.				Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.				Colleges may prohibit concealed carry in certain campus buildings and those carrying must have enhanced permits.
Indiana	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.	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.	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.	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.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Prohibited except with school board approval.	Prohibited except with school board approval.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.	It is illegal to carry in areas controlled by inspection.	It is illegal to carry in areas controlled by inspection.
Iowa	There is no license required to carry outside any city limits.	There is no license required outside of any city limits.	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.	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.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Allowed with school authorization.	Allowed with school authorization.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is up to universities to regulate guns on campus.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.
Kansas		Open carrying is not listed as a criminal offense under "criminal carrying of a weapon."	The state and municipalities cannot restrict the licensed concealed carrying of a handgun on public land.	State doesn't regulate open carry. Refer to local ordinances.	Signs can prohibit. Refer to local ordinances.	State doesn't regulate open carry. Signs can prohibit open carry. Refer to local ordinances.	Private businesses can prohibit weapons with signs.	Private businesses can post specific "open carry prohibited" signs.	Private businesses can prohibit weapons with signs.	Private businesses can post specific "open carry prohibited" signs.	Signs can prohibit.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. Signs can prohibit. Refer to local ordinances.	School administration can allow employees.		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.		Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. Signs can prohibit.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. Signs can prohibit.
Kentucky		The Kentucky Constitution only reserves the right to restrict concealed carrying of weapons.	Concealed carry statute allows you to carry gun anywhere with a permit.				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.						Allowed with board of education approval.	Allowed with board of education approval.	Kentucky statute allows universities and colleges to prohibit possession of guns on campus.	Kentucky statute allows universities and colleges to prohibit possession of guns on campus.	Weapons cannot be taken into areas of the airport that are regulated by security inspection.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.
Louisiana		Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.		Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.		Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Yes, unless it serves alcohol by the drink.	Yes, unless it sells alcohol by the drink.			Yes, with permission from whomever has authority over the church, synagogue or mosque.		Yes, with written permission from the principal.	Yes, with written permission from the principal.	Only allowed in dorm room with written permission from administration.	Only allowed in dorm room with written permission from administration.	Prohibited in areas that are restricted by federal law.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.
Maine		The Maine Constitution states, "Every citizen has a right to keep and bear arms and this right shall never be questioned."					No, if it serves alcohol and signs are posted or the person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.	No, if it serves alcohol and signs are posted or the person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.	No, if signs are posted and/or the person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.	No, if signs are posted and/or the person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.					Unregulated by state law, but institutions may regulate.	Unregulated by state law, but institutions may regulate.
Maryland			State law does not address where permit holders can or can't carry.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. No person can possess a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. No person can possess a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. No person can possess a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. No person can possess a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.			Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.
Massachusetts				Yes, with a Class A license.	Not prohibited by state law.	Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited by state law.	Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.	Yes, but cannot be under the influence	A person can't be under the influence	Not prohibited by state law.	Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.	Yes, with written permission from the board or officer in charge of the school.	Yes, with written permission from the board or officer in charge of the school.	Yes, with written permission from the board or officer in charge of the college.	Yes, with written permission from the board or officer in charge of the college.	Yes, but not in secured areas.	Yes, but not in secured areas.
Michigan		Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.							The state laws are contradictory and the section is set to change in December 2014 per an amended act.	If owner gives you permission.	Allowed with written permission. The state laws are contradictory and the section is set to change in December 2014 per an amended act.	Yes, with owner permission.	Yes, with permission from school board.	Yes, with permission from school board.	You can't have a concealed pistol in dorms or classrooms, but you can carry through campus.		Yes, but a person can't carry into any "sterile area" of an airport.	Yes, but not in any "sterile area" of an airport, where federal agents and airport personnel screen passengers.
Minnesota			You must have a permit to possess a firearm in a public place.	You must have a permit to possess a firearm in a public place.	It's allowed in all vehicles provided you have a permit.	It's allowed in all vehicles provided the person has a permit.	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.	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.	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.	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.	Yes, but you can be kicked out, and they don't have to post signs.	Yes, but you can be kicked out, and they don't have to post signs.	Yes, with written permission from the principal or governing authority.	Yes, with written permission from the principal or governing authority.	The universities can regulate firearms policies for students and employees, but can't prohibit visitors.	The universities can regulate firearms policies for students and employees, but can't prohibit visitors.	Yes, other than federally firearms are prohibited in places past security.	Yes, other than federally firearms are prohibited in places past security.
Mississippi			Mississippi Code specifies that a concealed carry permit is valid throughout the state.			Not prohibited in state law.	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.	Not prohibited in state law.	Yes, if concealed carry permit holders take a firearms safety course.	Not prohibited in state law.	Yes, if concealed carry permit holders take a firearms safety course.	Not prohibited in state law.	No, unless you have an enhanced license.	No, unless you have an enhanced license.	Yes, for non-students. No for students, unless they have an enhanced license.	Yes, for non-students. No for students, unless they have an enhanced license.	Yes, if you take a firearms safety training course.	Not prohibited in state law.
Missouri		Municipalities can pass ordinances restricting open carry and permitting requirements.	Municipalities can set certain restrictions.		Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.	The owner may prohibit the concealed carry of a handgun. Concealed carry of a handgun is also not allowed in any restaurant that receives over 50 percent of its gross annual income from alcohol.	Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited in state law. Person can't be under the influence of alcohol.	Not prohibited in state law. A person can't be under the influence of alcohol.	Prohibited unless given consent from the minister or other persons who control the church.		The school district decides.		Allowed with the consent of the governing body of the higher education institution.		Cannot carry in the parts of the airport to which access is controlled by the inspection of persons and property. Possession 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.	Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.
Montana					Guns are not allowed on trains, even with a permit.	Guns are not allowed on trains, even with a permit.	Yes, unless the establishment sells alcohol.	Yes, unless the establishment sells alcohol.			Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.		The trustees of a district may grant people and entities advance permission to possess, carry, or store a weapon in a school building.	The trustees of a district may grant people and entities advance permission to possess, carry, or store a weapon in a school building.	It is up to the university's discretion. The Montana Board of Regents has banned all firearms on campus.	It is up to the university's discretion. The Montana Board of Regents has banned all firearms on campus.	Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited in state law
Nebraska					Not prohibited by state law.		Owner's can prohibit weapons.								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.	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.
Nevada					Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	As long as they do not have a concentration of alcohol of 0.10 or more in his or her blood or breath.	As long as they do not have a concentration of alcohol of 0.10 or more in his or her blood or breath.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Allowed with principal permission.	Allowed with principal permission.	Allowed with written permission from the Nevada System of Higher Education.	Allowed with written permission from the Nevada System of Higher Education.
New Hampshire					Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	It is not in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not specifically prohibited in state law. New Hampshire state universities don't allow it.	Not prohibited in state law. New Hampshire state universities don't allow it.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.
New Jersey		State law doesn't differentiate between open and concealed carry.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.	Allowed with "written authorization of the governing officer of the institution."	Allowed with "written authorization of the governing officer of the institution."	Allowed with "written authorization of the governing officer of the institution"	Allowed with "written authorization of the governing officer of the institution."	Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.
New Mexico					Not prohibited in state law.		Yes, if the restaurant makes less than 40 percent of its revenue from alcohol. Business owners can also prohibit firearms by posting signs.	Yes, if the restaurant makes less than 40 percent of its revenue from alcohol. Business owners can also prohibit firearms with signs.			Not prohibited in state law.				A person can have a firearm in the car.	A person can have firearm in the car.	Not in airport security zones. And allowed in parking lots.	Not in airport security zones.
New York													Allowed with written authorization of the educational institution.	Allowed with written authorization of the educational institution, but open carry is illegal in New York.	Yes, with written authorization of the educational institution.	Allowed with written authorization of the educational institution, but open carry is illegal in New York.
North Carolina					Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Yes, unless ban posted.	Yes, unless ban posted.	Yes, unless ban posted. Person may not consume alcohol.	Yes, unless ban posted. Person may not consume alcohol.	Yes, unless ban posted.	Yes, unless ban posted.	Can be kept in locked car.		A person can have a concealed gun in a locked compartment of a locked car.		Not prohibited in state law.	Not prohibited in state law.
North Dakota							No, if the place serves alcohol.	No, if the place serves alcohol.							Unregulated by state law, but universities have prohibited it.	Unregulated by state law, but universities have prohibited it.
Ohio					State law does not specify whether you can or can't carry a weapon on public transportation.	State law does not specify whether you can or can't carry a weapon on public transportation.	Yes, unless ban posted.	Yes, unless ban posted.	If you don't consume alcohol you can carry.	If you don't consume alcohol you can carry.	If a church posts that you can, then you can carry inside of it. Otherwise, it's illegal.	If a church posts that you can, then you can carry inside of it. Otherwise, it's illegal.	Yes, if approved by the school board.	Yes, if approved by the school board.	People may leave their guns in locked cars on campus	State law doesn't address open carry.
Oklahoma					Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Yes, unless ban posted.	Yes, unless ban posted.			Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Prohibited on public school property. Private schools can authorized the carrying of handguns onto their property.	Prohibited on public school property. Private schools can authorized the carrying of handguns onto their property.	Yes, with written consent.	Yes, with written consent.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.
Oregon		Refer to local ordinances.		Refer to local ordinances.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited in state's firearm law or code.	Refer to local ordinances. Not prohibited in state statutes.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Refer to local ordinances. Not prohibited in state statutes.	Not prohibited in state statutes.	Refer to local ordinances. Not prohibited in state statutes.	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.	It is permitted if the firearm is unloaded and locked in a car.	Colleges may prohibit concealed carry in certain campus buildings. But permit holders can take handguns onto campus.	Concealed carry permit holders may bring firearms on campus, but the university can prohibit firearms in buildings.	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.	It is illegal to fire a gun on airport property. Oregon law is unclear about carrying a gun in an airport.
Pennsylvania				Yes unless a "first class" city, such as Philadelphia.											A person must have a concealed carry license, but it is still banned from buildings and athletic events.	A person must have a concealed carry license, but it is still banned from buildings and athletic events.
Rhode Island					No law pertaining to public transportation. It's legal to transport a weapon if you have a permit.	No law pertaining to public transportation. It's legal to transport a weapon if you have a permit.									Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.
South Carolina					A handgun can be carried in a vehicle if the handgun is concealed on the person of a concealed carry permit holder.		Yes, unless business owners ask you to leave, if signs are posted prohibiting firearms or if you consume alcohol.		Yes, unless business owners ask you to leave, if signs are posted prohibiting firearms or if you consume alcohol.		Yes, with permission from the appropriate church official or governing body		Yes, with the express permission of the authorities in charge of the premises or property.	Yes, with the express permission of the authorities in charge of the premises or property. State law prohibits open carry.	Yes, with the express permission of the authorities in charge of the premises or property.	Yes, with the express permission of the authorities in charge of the premises or property. But state law prohibits open carry.	If the airport is publicly owned and the person is not in the terminal. Parking lot is ok.
South Dakota				Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.		Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	Yes, unless the establishment derives over one half of its total income from the sale of malt or alcohol beverages.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.		Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.		Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.	School employees, hired security personnel or volunteers may be designated as armed "school sentinals" with organization from the school board.	School employees, hired security personnel or volunteers may be designated as armed "school sentinals" with organization from the school board.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is at the college or university's discretion.	Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code. It is at the college or university's discretion.		Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.
Tennessee					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.	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.	Yes, but the person can't consume alcohol.	Yes, but the person can't consume alcohol.	Yes, but the person can't consume alcohol.	Yes, but the person can't consume alcohol.	State law does not address this.	State law does not address this.	School district can authorize faculty or staff member at a school within the district to carry a firearm on school property with certain qualifications.	School district can authorize faculty or staff member at a school within the district to carry a firearm on school property with certain qualifications.	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.	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.
Texas					Carrying on public school transportation is illegal. Law doesn't specify other vehicles.		Private property owner must post a sign prohibiting it.						Schools can authorize employees to carry.				Not allowed in a secured area of an airport.
Utah		Yes, but if it's unloaded then no.		Unless it is loaded.		Yes, if it is unloaded, unless in a secure area.	Yes, unless it's a secure area and the prohibition is posted.	Yes, unless it's a secure area and the prohibition is posted.	Yes, if they are not consuming alcohol, unless it's a secure area and the prohibition is posted.	Yes, if they are not consuming alcohol, unless it's a secure area and the prohibition is posted.	Yes, unless it's posted otherwise.	Yes, unless it's posted otherwise.		Utah 76-10-505.5, <a href="https://www.le.utah.gov/code/TITLE76/htm/76_10_050505.htm" target="_blank">Section 4</a>		Yes, but only by concealed carry permit holders	Yes, just not in the "secure area" of an airport.	Yes, but not in the "secure area" of an airport.
Vermont			Yes, as long as it's not with the intent or avowed purpose of injuring a fellow man.	Yes, as long as it's not with the intent or avowed purpose of injuring a fellow man									Yes, with authorization by school board, principal or superintendent.	Yes, with authorization by school board, principal or superintendent	It is at the college or university's discretion.	It is at the college or university's discretion.
Virginia		Not prohibited or addressed in state's firearm law or code.					Permission is left to the discretion of the owner. If the restaurant serves alcohol, they can not consume alcohol.		If they are not consuming alcohol. Permission is left to the discretion of the owner.	If they are not consuming alcohol.	Yes, with good and sufficient reason.	Yes, with good and sufficient reason.			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.	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.	Not in the air carrier airport terminal.	Not in the air carrier airport terminal.
Washington					Unregulated at the state level. Refer to local laws and ordinances.	Unregulated at the state level. Refer to local laws and ordinances.	Refer to local laws and ordinances.	Refer to local laws and ordinances.	Refer to local laws and ordinances.	Refer to local laws and ordinances.	Refer to local laws and ordinances.	Refer to local laws and ordinances.			The university has the power to prohibit. Allowed with written permission from university chief of police.	The university has the power to prohibit. Allowed with written permission from university chief of police	Posted signs can prohibit.	Posted signs can prohibit.
West Virginia		A person under the age of eighteen, who is unmarried or otherwise emancipated, shall not possess or carry concealed or openly any deadly weapon.			Unregulated at the state level. Refer to municipal code.	Unregulated at the state level. Refer to municipal code.	Permission is left to the discretion of the owner.	Permission is left to the discretion of the owner.	Permission is left to the discretion of the owner.	Permission is left to the discretion of the owner.	Permission is left to the discretion of the owner.	Permission is left to the discretion of the owner.			Universities have the authority to ban.	Universities have the authority to ban.	Not prohibited in state law, except in places with federally restricted access	Not prohibited in state law, except in places with federally restricted access.
Wisconsin				Not specified in state law.	Public and private entities may prohibit or restrict the possession and transport of weapons.	Public and private entities may prohibit or restrict the possession and transport of weapons.	Yes, but permission is left to the discretion of the owner. And if they are not consuming alcohol.	If they are not consuming alcohol.	Yes, but permission is left to the discretion of the owner. And if they are not consuming alcohol.	Yes, with a concealed carry permit. And if they are not consuming alcohol.	No mention of religious buildings in state law.	No mention of religious buildings in state law.			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.	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.	Not beyond a security checkpoint.	Not beyond a security checkpoint.
Wyoming											Allowed with the written consent of the chief administrator of that place.	Not prohibited in state law.		Not prohibited in state law.	Allowed with the written consent of the security service of the college or university.	State law doesn't address open carry on college campuses.	Not specified or prohibited in state law.	Not specified or prohibited in state law.

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