“Constitutional Carry” — Americans In 29 States Can Now Carry Guns Everywhere Without Permits. Here’s What You Need To Know.

[RicoSuave102954]

Constitutional carry, also known as permitless or unrestricted carry, allows individuals to legally carry a handgun, openly or concealed, without needing a permit. This typically does not apply to long guns. Every state in the U.S. permits the carrying of concealed handguns, but each has its own specific regulations and restrictions governing the practice. The laws regarding the issuance of permits to carry concealed weapons fall into three categories:

These categories define the level of regulation around carrying concealed weapons across different states.

In the United States, the rules around constitutional carry—meaning the right to carry a handgun in public without a permit—vary by state, with each state’s legislature setting its own laws on the matter. Some states require a permit for carrying handguns publicly, while others do not.

Here’s what you need to know about each state.

Florida – Constitutional Carry = Yes

• Permitless Carry Age: 21 and over
• Open Carry Laws: Prohibited
• Registered Gun Rate: 23.8 guns per 1000 people
• Red or Blue State: Republican

Georgia – Constitutional Carry = Yes

• Permitless Carry Age: 21 and over or 18 for military
• Open Carry Laws: Allowed
• Registered Gun Rate: 28.2 guns per 1000 people
• Red or Blue State: Swing State

Iowa – Constitutional Carry = Yes

• Permitless Carry Age: 21 and over
• Open Carry Laws: Allowed
• Registered Gun Rate: 17 guns per 1000 people
• Red or Blue State: Republican

Nebraska – Constitutional Carry = Yes

• Permitless Carry Age: 21 and over
• Open Carry Laws: Allowed
• Registered Gun Rate: 22 guns per 1000 people
• Red or Blue State: Republican

Texas – Constitutional Carry = Yes

• Permitless Carry Age: 21 and over
• Open Carry Laws: Allowed
• Registered Gun Rate: 34.1 guns per 1000 people
• Red or Blue State: Republican

MSN

I've noticed the States that do not honor Constitutional Carry are shit hole States to begin with.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

God bless Iowa!

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

Still don't own a firearm. I'm definitely an outlier in the panhandle.

When the zombie apocalypse comes I'm screwed.

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

I think I’ll strap on the ole side arm when I head over to the saloon tonight to play poker and drink straight whiskey after a long week of punchin doggies….

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

I think I’ll strap on the ole side arm when I head over to the saloon tonight to play poker and drink straight whiskey after a long week of punchin doggies….

But you’re somehow better than those who do choose to do so?

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

But you’re somehow better than those who do choose to do so?

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

Open carry is dumb IMO. I've been carrying a fair amount lately, anyone have a good inside the waistband other than Galco?

 

[seminole97]

• Registered Gun Rate: 23.8 guns per 1000 people

FL doesn’t register guns. I’m not sure what this stat is supposed to represent.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

Open carry is dumb IMO. I've been carrying a fair amount lately, anyone have a good inside the waistband other than Galco?

Well if you say so, I'll never open carry again!

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

Well if you say so, I'll never open carry again!

You do you but if shtf anyone worth their salt is going to make you primary #1.

 

[MichaelKeller99]

Constitutional carry, also known as permitless or unrestricted carry, allows individuals to legally carry a handgun, openly or concealed, without needing a permit. This typically does not apply to long guns. Every state in the U.S. permits the carrying of concealed handguns, but each has its own specific regulations and restrictions governing the practice. The laws regarding the issuance of permits to carry concealed weapons fall into three categories:

These categories define the level of regulation around carrying concealed weapons across different states.

In the United States, the rules around constitutional carry—meaning the right to carry a handgun in public without a permit—vary by state, with each state’s legislature setting its own laws on the matter. Some states require a permit for carrying handguns publicly, while others do not.

Here’s what you need to know about each state.

Florida – Constitutional Carry = Yes

• Permitless Carry Age: 21 and over
• Open Carry Laws: Prohibited
• Registered Gun Rate: 23.8 guns per 1000 people
• Red or Blue State: Republican

Georgia – Constitutional Carry = Yes

• Permitless Carry Age: 21 and over or 18 for military
• Open Carry Laws: Allowed
• Registered Gun Rate: 28.2 guns per 1000 people
• Red or Blue State: Swing State

Iowa – Constitutional Carry = Yes

• Permitless Carry Age: 21 and over
• Open Carry Laws: Allowed
• Registered Gun Rate: 17 guns per 1000 people
• Red or Blue State: Republican

Nebraska – Constitutional Carry = Yes

• Permitless Carry Age: 21 and over
• Open Carry Laws: Allowed
• Registered Gun Rate: 22 guns per 1000 people
• Red or Blue State: Republican

Texas – Constitutional Carry = Yes

• Permitless Carry Age: 21 and over
• Open Carry Laws: Allowed
• Registered Gun Rate: 34.1 guns per 1000 people
• Red or Blue State: Republican

MSN

I've noticed the States that do not honor Constitutional Carry are shit hole States to begin with.

Iowa only has gun rate of 17 per 1,000 residents?

That’s pathetically low. We need to be better.

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

Open carry is dumb IMO. I've been carrying a fair amount lately, anyone have a good inside the waistband other than Galco?

This surprises nobody…..

And prolly why GDR backed out….

 

[FranklinHawk]

Open carry is dumb IMO. I've been carrying a fair amount lately, anyone have a good inside the waistband other than Galco?

And honestly, I'm not a fan of constitutional carry either. I don't think it's too much to ask to require that someone take a basic safety training course and go through the background check to get a concealed carry permit.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

You do you but if shtf anyone worth their salt is going to make you primary #1.

Disagree. 99.9% of the gutless garbage in this world, will step aside if they see you strapped. For the other .1%, do you really want to be digging in your pants for your piece when his is stuck in your face?

 

[seminole97]

Disagree. 99.9% of the gutless garbage in this world, will step aside if they see you strapped. For the other .1%, do you really want to be digging in your pants for your piece when his is stuck in your face?

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

Sorry I forgot my audience! lol

 

[RicoSuave102954]

Iowa only has gun rate of 17 per 1,000 residents?

That’s pathetically low. We need to be better.

Iowa is a choice state, it's your choice.

 

[Finance85]

What happened to all those predictions we'd have gunfights in the streets like the old west?

 

[MitchLL]

You can see why gun manufacturers and the NRA concentrate on Red States.

$$$ well spent for those entities.