Know Before You Carry – Your Official Gun Law Guide for Every U.S. State

Know Before You Carry – Your Official Gun Law Guide for Every U.S. State

Links for all US States all here.

If you're one of the millions of Americans who carry concealed, open carry, or just want to know your rights when traveling, this post is your ultimate reference. Laws vary drastically by state—and getting it wrong could cost you your permit, your firearm, or even your freedom. That’s why we built this verified, easy-to-use, and constantly updated state-by-state directory.

No guesswork. No clickbait. Just real links to official sources. Here’s what you need to know.


What the Icons Mean:

  • Constitutional Carry — No permit required for most law-abiding adults.

  • ⚠️ Restricted — Permit needed, or there are magazine limits and other strict rules.

  • 📘 ATF Resource — Directs you to federal firearm regulations.

  • 🌎 Reciprocity Map — Shows where your state permit is honored.


Federal Links (Start Here)


Gun Laws by State

Alabama ✅: ALEA: Gun Laws
Alaska ✅: Alaska DPS: Concealed Handguns
Arizona ✅: AZ DPS: Concealed Weapons Permit
Arkansas ✅: Arkansas State Police: Concealed Handgun
California ⚠️: CA DOJ: CCW Licensing
Colorado ⚠️: CBI: Firearms
Connecticut ⚠️: CT DESPP: Firearms
Delaware ⚠️: DNREC: Firearms Regulations
Florida ✅: FDACS: Concealed Weapon License
Georgia ✅: Georgia DPS: Chapter 10
Hawaii ⚠️: Hawai‘i PD: Registration
Idaho ✅: ID AG: Concealed Weapons
Illinois ⚠️: ILSP: FOID & CCL
Indiana ✅: INSP: Licensing
Iowa ✅: Iowa DPS: Permits
Kansas ✅: KS AG: Concealed Carry
Kentucky ✅: KSP: CCDW
Louisiana ⚠️: LSP: Concealed Handguns
Maine ✅: ME SP: CCW
Maryland ⚠️: MD SP: Licensing
Massachusetts ⚠️: MA Gov: Licensing
Michigan ⚠️: MI Legislature: Laws PDF
Minnesota ⚠️: MN DPS: Permit to Carry
Mississippi ✅: MS DPS: Firearms
Missouri ✅: MO Statutes Ch. 571
Montana ✅: MT Code: Weapons
Nebraska ✅: NE Leg.: Firearm Laws
Nevada ⚠️: NV DPS: Brady Program
New Hampshire ✅: NHSP: Permits & Licensing
New Jersey ⚠️: NJSP: Firearms Info
New Mexico ⚠️: NM DPS: Concealed Carry
New York ⚠️: NYSP: Firearms Licensing
North Carolina ⚠️: NC DOJ: Concealed Weapons & Reciprocity
North Dakota ✅: ND AG: Concealed Weapon Licenses
Ohio ✅: OH AG: Concealed Carry
Oklahoma ✅: OSBI: Licensing
Oregon ⚠️: OSP: Firearms ICS
Pennsylvania ⚠️: PSP: Firearms
Rhode Island ⚠️: RI AG: Licensing
South Carolina ⚠️: SLED: CCP
South Dakota ✅: SD SOS: CCP
Tennessee ✅: TN DPS: Handgun Permits
Texas ✅: TX DPS: Handgun Licensing
Utah ✅: BCI: CCP
Vermont ✅: VSP: Firearms
Virginia ⚠️: VSP: Firearms
Washington ⚠️: DOL: Firearms
West Virginia ✅: WVSP: Concealed Carry
Wisconsin ⚠️: WI DOJ: Concealed Carry
Wyoming ✅: WY DCI: CCP


Final Tip

Before you cross a border, check your reciprocity. Laws change fast—this guide gives you the verified links to stay ahead.

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Disclaimer

Relaxxd Fit Tactical™ LLC is not a law firm, and the content provided in this guide does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified attorney or your state’s official law portal for the most current legal information. This directory is for informational purposes only.  Dead Links may happen if the state changes their url.

Published by Relaxxd Fit Tactical™ LLC on May 3, 2025.