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Gun laws in the United States (by state)
U.S. Firearms These are recognized on a state-by-state basis. For exam-
Legal Topics ple, Idaho recognizes an Oregon permit, but Oregon does
not recognize an Idaho permit. Florida issues a license to
Assault weapons ban
carry both concealed weapons and firearms, but others
ATF Bureau license only the concealed carry of firearms. Some states
do not recognize out-of-state permits to carry a firearm
Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act
at all, so it is important to understand the laws of each
Concealed carry in the U.S. state when traveling with a handgun.[4]
Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban In many cases, state firearms laws can be consider-
ably less restrictive than federal firearms laws. This does
Federal Firearms License not confer any de jure immunity against prosecution for
Firearm case law violations of the federal laws. However, state and local
police departments are not legally obligated to enforce
Firearm Owners Protection Act
federal gun law.[5][6]
Gun Control Act of 1968
Gun laws in the U.S. — by state
Gun laws in the U.S. — federal
Alabama
Main article: Gun laws in Alabama
Gun politics in the U.S.
National Firearms Act
Alaska
Second Amendment to the Constitution
Main article: Gun laws in Alaska
Straw purchase
Sullivan Act (New York) Arizona
Violent Crime Control Act Main article: Gun laws in Arizona
Gun laws in the United States regulate the sale, posses-
sion, and use of firearms and ammunition. State laws Arkansas
vary, and are independent of existing federal firearms Main article: Gun laws in Arkansas
laws, although they are sometimes broader or more lim-
ited in scope than the federal laws.For instance, some US
states have created assault weapon bans that are simi-
California
lar to the expired federal assault weapons ban. State lev- Main article: Gun laws in California
el laws vary significantly in their form, content, and lev-
el of restriction. Forty-four states have a provision in
their state constitutions similar to the Second Amend-
Colorado
ment to the U.S. Constitution. The exceptions are Cali- Main article: Gun laws in Colorado
fornia, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, and New
York. In New York, however, the statutory civil rights
laws contain a provision virtually identical to the Second
Connecticut
Amendment.[1][2] As well, the Supreme Court of the Unit- Main article: Gun laws in Connecticut
ed States has held that the protections of the Second
Amendment apply against state governments and their Delaware
political subdivisions (see: McDonald v. Chicago).[3]
Firearm owners are subject to the firearm laws of the Main article: Gun laws in Delaware
state they are in, and not exclusively their state of resi-
dence. Reciprocity between states exists in certain situ-
ations, such as with regard to concealed carry permits.
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Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
State Permit to No No None No
Purchase?
Firearm registra- No No None No
tion?
"Assault weapon" No No None No
law?
Owner license re- No No None No
quired?
Carry permits is- No Yes AS 18.65.700 May carry concealed without permit, though permits can be is-
sued? through sued for those who wish to have them.
18.65.778
State Preemption Yes Yes AS 29.35.145 Municipalities may enact and enforce local regulations only if
of local restric- they are identical to, and provide the same penalty as, State
tions? law.
NFA weapons re- No No None No
stricted?
Peaceable Journey No No None Federal rules observed.
laws?
Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
State Permit No No None No
to Purchase?
Firearm reg- Partial Partial ARS State law duplicates some of the registration requirements of the Na-
istration? 13-3101 tional Firearms Act.
"Assault No No None No
weapon"
law?
Owner li- No No None No
cense re-
quired?
Carry per- Yes * Yes* ARS *Concealed carry over the age of 21 in most places no longer requires a
mits issued? 13-3112 permit as of July 29, 2010. Although not required, a concealed carry per-
mit may still be obtained and has certain advantages.
State Partial Partial ARS See main article.
Preemption 13-3108
of local re-
strictions?
NFA weapons Partial Partial ARS It is a violation of state law to possess some NFA weapons except as per-
restricted? 13-3101 mitted by federal law.
Peaceable No No None Federal rules observed.
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Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
State Permit No No None No
to Purchase?
Firearm reg- No No None No
istration?
"Assault No No None No
weapon"
law?
Owner li- No No None No
cense re-
quired?
Carry per- No Yes 5-73-301 Concealed carry requires a permit. Open carry is not permitted.
mits issued? -
5-73-320
State Yes Yes 5-73-120
Preemption
of local re-
strictions?
NFA N/A N/A 5-73-120
weapons re-
stricted?
Peaceable ? Yes 5-73-120 A person has a defense to the crime of carrying a weapon when they are on
Journey (c)(4) a journey, unless the journey is through a commercial airport at the secu-
laws? rity checkpoint or is in checked baggage and is not a lawfully declared
weapon
Hawaii Kentucky
Main article: Gun laws in Hawaii Main article: Gun laws in Kentucky
Idaho Louisiana
Main article: Gun laws in Idaho Main article: Gun laws in Louisiana
Illinois Maine
Main article: Gun laws in Illinois Main article: Gun laws in Maine
Indiana Maryland
Main article: Gun laws in Indiana Main article: Gun laws in Maryland
Iowa Massachusetts
Main article: Gun laws in Iowa Main article: Gun laws in Massachusetts
Kansas Michigan
Main article: Gun laws in Kansas Main article: Gun laws in Michigan
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Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
State Permit No No §12070, All firearm sales (except long guns more than 50 years old) must be com-
to Purchase? §12071, pleted through a dealer. Handgun purchases require a Handgun Safety
§12082 Certificate and proof of residency.
Firearm reg- Yes Yes §12025 All handgun serial numbers and sales are recorded by the state (registered)
istration? and in the Department of Justice’s Automated Firearms System. Longarm serial
§12031 numbers are not recorded, only the sale. While there is no requirement for
California residents to register previously owned handguns or firearms
with law enforcement, §12025 and §12031 enhance several misdomenor of-
fenses to felonies if the handgun is not on file in the Department of Jus-
tice’s Automated Firearms System. California §12025 states that handguns
must be transported unloaded and in a locked box other than the glove
compartment or utility box in a motor vehicle. New residents must regis-
ter handguns (purchased outside of California) with DOJ within 60 days.
"Assault Yes Yes §12280 , Illegal to possess, import, or purchase assault weapons and .50 BMG rifles,
weapon" §12285 unless such weapons were acquired by the owner prior to June 1, 1989. Le-
law? gally defined assault weapons and .50 BMG rifles listed by make and model
by the DOJ must be registered. Their sale and transfer is prohibited. Mili-
tary look-alike rifles that are not chambered for .50 BMG and are not on
the DOJ roster are legal to purchase or possess, with some restrictions in
configuration—known as "banned features." Active-duty military mem-
bers residing out of state and assigned to duty in California may bring
personally-owned assault weapons into the state. The military member’s
residence must be in a state that permits private citizens to own and pos-
sess assault weapons, and the firearms must be registered with the Califor-
nia Department of Justice prior to the servicemember’s arrival in Califor-
nia by submitting the registration form with a copy of the member’s Per-
manent Change of Station (PCS) orders.
Owner li- No No None
cense re-
quired?
Carry per- N/A Partial §12050 May issue, depending on jurisdiction. County sheriff’s or local Police
mits issued? Chief’s discretion, many counties are de facto "no-issue," while others are
"shall-issue" in practice. CCW permits valid statewide. Out-of-state permits
not valid in California.
State Yes Yes §53701 Most but not all local restrictions preempted.[7][8]
Preemption GC
of local re-
strictions?
NFA Yes Yes §12220, Possession of automatic weapons or short-barreled shotguns or rifles pro-
weapons re- §12020 hibited without DOJ "Dangerous Weapons Permit"; permission rarely
stricted? granted outside of film industry. Suppressors (aka silencers) prohibited.
AOW’s (Any Other Weapons) permitted, except for "pen guns."
Peaceable No No None
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Minnesota Mississippi
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Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Statutes Notes
guns
State Permit No No None
to Purchase?
Firearm reg- No No None
istration?
"Assault Varies Varies Denver has an "Assault
weapon" Weapons" ban. See Sec-
law? tion 38-130 of Denver’s
Revised Municipal Code
Owner li- No No None
cense re-
quired?
Concealed Yes Yes CRS 18-12
Carry per-
mits issued?
Open carry Yes* Yes* CRS 18-12 Technically legal in most areas unless local laws ex-
without a ist (City of Denver), in which case signs must be
permit? posted. May be interpreted as disturbing the peace
by law enforcement.
Concealed Unloaded Yes CRS 18-12, 33-6-125 **Loaded without a round chambered only (applies
within a ve- Only** to rifles/shotguns, not pistols).
hicle?
State Yes* Yes* CRS 18-12 *Open carry and open car carry of a loaded firearm
Preemption is prohibited in city and county of Denver, other-
of local re- wise, local ordinances are preempted by state law
strictions?
NFA No No None
weapons re-
stricted?
Peaceable Yes Yes CRS 18-12-105.6 Denver’s restrictions on transport/possession of
Journey firearms in vehicles do not apply to persons travel-
laws? ling to or from other jurisdictions; see Trinen v. City
& County of Denver, 53 P.3d 754
Castle Doc- Yes Yes A legal resident of a property has the right to defend
trine? himself, other occupants, and property using deadly
force from intruders, whether they are armed or
not.
"Make My Yes Yes A person may defend himself or others with deadly
Day" Law? force if necessary.
Missouri Nebraska
Main article: Gun laws in Missouri Main article: Gun laws in Nebraska
Montana Nevada
Main article: Gun laws in Montana Main article: Gun laws in Nevada
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Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns statutes
State Permit No Yes CGS Certificate of Eligibility for Pistol or Revolver required to purchase
to Purchase? 29–36(f), handguns. Applicants must complete an approved handgun safety
CGS course, and pass a NICS background check prior to issuance of certifi-
29–36(g) cate. Certificate of Eligibility valid for five years. There is a 14-day wait-
ing period for the purchase of long guns, with exceptions for peace offi-
cers, Active-Duty military members, and holders of carry permits and
hunting licenses.[9][10]
Firearm reg- No* No* CGS Registration required for assault weapons purchased before October 1,
istration? 53–202 1993. There is a de facto registry of handguns maintained by the Depart-
ment of Public Safety as any handgun transfer, be it from a dealer or pri-
vate party, must be accompanied by an authorization number issued by
the DPS and a form containing personal and weapon identification
(DPS-3-C) must be submitted to DPS and local police. This form is col-
lected and maintained on all long guns purchased from FFL dealers as
well, however is not required for the transfer of long guns between pri-
vate parties.
"Assault Yes Yes CGS Partial ban (selective fire weapons, some .50 BMG variants, an enumer-
weapon" 53–202 ated list of specific restricted features and certain brands of semi-auto-
law? matic assault weapons and weapon "types".)
No restrictions on magazine capacity.[11]
Owner li- No No
cense re-
quired?
Carry per- No Yes CGS May-Issue by statute, but Shall-Issue in practice. Permit needed to carry
mits issued? 29–28 open or concealed. Exceptions for peace officers and Active-Duty mili-
tary members.[12] Out of state permits not valid in Connecticut, but non-
residents may apply for a Connecticut Nonresident CCW permit through
the mail.
State Yes Yes CGS
Preemption 29–28
of local re-
strictions?
NFA Partial Partial CGS Selective fire assault weapons prohibited, unless purchased before Octo-
weapons re- 53–202(c) ber 1, 1993.
stricted?
Peaceable No No CGS Federal rules observed.
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New Hampshire New York
Main article: Gun laws in New Hampshire Main article: Gun laws in New York
New Jersey North Carolina
Main article: Gun laws in New Jersey Main article: Gun laws in North Carolina
New Mexico North Dakota
Main article: Gun laws in New Mexico Main article: Gun laws in North Dakota
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Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns statutes
State Permit to No No
Purchase?
Firearm regis- No No
tration?
"Assault No
weapon" law?
Owner license No No
required?
Carry permits No Yes 11 Del.C.
issued? § 1441(j)
State Preemp- Yes* Yes* Complete Preemption except any local ordinances that were in effect at
tion of local re- the time that preemption was passed (July 4, 1985) are still in effect and
strictions? are NOT preempted
NFA weapons Yes Yes Civilian ownership for research purposes only
restricted?
Peaceable Jour- No No Federal rules observed.
ney laws?
Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
State Permit No No None
to Purchase?
Firearm reg- No No None
istration?
"Assault No No None
weapon"
law?
Owner li- No No None
cense re-
quired?
Carry per- No Yes Chapter Concealed carry only; no open carry allowed, even with permit, except
mits issued? 790.06 where cited by state law. Example, while hunting, fishing or camping, at an
approved gun range etc. Consult Florida Law for more information.
State Yes Yes Chapter
Preemption 790.33
of local re-
strictions?
NFA No No None
weapons re-
stricted?
Peaceable No No None Federal rules observed.
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Ohio Oklahoma
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Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
State Permit yes yes None
to Purchase?
Firearm regis- No No None
tration?
"Assault No No None
weapon" law?
Owner license No No None
required?
Carry permits Yes Yes OCGA Concealed or open carry allowed with permit. See also OCGA §43–38–10
issued? §16-11-129 which is a special permit for armed security guards.
State Preemp- Yes Yes OCGA Despite state preemption, several localities continue to have local gun
tion of local §16-11-173 restrictions. Recent court rulings have resulted in many of these ordi-
restrictions? nances being withdrawn.
NFA weapons No No None
restricted?
Peaceable No No None Federal rules observed.
Journey laws?
Unlicensed Yes No OCGA A Georgia Weapons License (GWL), or a recognized out-of-state permit,
open carry? 16-11-128 is required for open carry of any handgun outside of one’s home, prop-
erty, motor vehicle, or place of business.
Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns statutes
State Permit to Purchase? No No
Firearm registration? No No
"Assault weapon" law? No No
Owner license required? No No
Carry permits issued? No Yes Permit needed to carry concealed, may carry openly in
a vehicle or on foot .
State Preemption of local Yes Yes
restrictions?
NFA weapons restricted? No No Permitted as long such possession is in compliance
with all federal regulations
Peaceable Journey laws? No No Federal rules observed.
Oregon South Carolina
Main article: Gun laws in Oregon Main article: Gun laws in South Carolina
Pennsylvania South Dakota
Main article: Gun laws in Pennsylvania Main article: Gun laws in South Dakota
Rhode Island Tennessee
Main article: Gun laws in Rhode Island Main article: Gun laws in Tennessee
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Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
Guns Statutes
State permit Yes Yes 430 ILCS FOID required.
to purchase? 65
Firearm reg- No No The city of Chicago requires residents to complete a firearm safety course,
istration? receive a background check including fingerprinting, and then pay a $100
annual permit fee. Registration of any handgun will assume an additional
one time fee of $15.00
"Assault No No
weapon"
law?
Owner li- Yes Yes 430 ILCS FOID required.
cense re- 65
quired?
Carry per- No No
mits issued?
State pre- No No
emption of
local restric-
tions?
NFA Yes Yes 720 ILCS Fully automatic firearms and short-barreled rifles and shotguns prohibit-
weapons re- 5/24 ed. AOW (Any Other Weapon) allowed with proper approval and tax stamp
stricted? from BATF.
Peaceable No No
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Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
Constitutional Right to Bear No
Arms
State Preemption of local re- Yes Yes
strictions?
State Permit to Purchase? No Yes 724.15 Concealed Carry permit may be used in lieu of pur-
chase permit
Concealed carry permits is- No Shall-Is- 724.4 Accepts permits from all states, Iowa residents must
sued? sue have Iowa permit
Castle Doctrine No (see Notes) 704 Civil immunity for use of "reasonable force" in self
707.6 defense
Firearm registration? No No –
"Assault weapon" law? No No –
Owner license required? No No
NFA weapons restricted? Yes 724.1 Complete prohibition
Texas Utah
Main article: Gun laws in Texas Main article: Gun laws in Utah
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Subject/Law Long Guns Handguns Relevant Statutes Notes
State permit to purchase? No No
Firearm registration? No No
"Assault weapon" law? No No
Owner license required? No No
Carry permits issued? No Yes [13]
NFA weapons restricted? No No
Peaceable journey laws? No No Federal rules observed.
Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
Guns Statutes
State permit No No
to purchase?
Firearm regis- No No
tration?
"Assault No No
weapon" law?
Owner license No No
required?
Carry permits No Yes KRS §
issued? 237.110
State preemp- Yes Yes KRS § Exception: KRS § 237.115 allows the following entities to restrict con-
tion of local 65.870 cealed carry:
restrictions? • Postsecondary educational institutions
• Any unit of government within the state in buildings that it owns,
leases, or occupies – however, concealed carry is allowed in highway
rest areas, public housing, and private dwellings
NFA weapons No No
restricted?
Peaceable No No Federal rules observed.
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Vermont West Virginia
Main article: Gun laws in Vermont Main article: Gun laws in West Virginia
Virginia Wisconsin
Main article: Gun laws in Virginia Main article: Gun laws in Wisconsin
Washington Wyoming
Main article: Gun laws in Washington Main article: Gun laws in Wyoming
Washington, D.C. References
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Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
State Permit No Yes §624.7131[14] Permit to purchase required to transfer/purchase "military-style
to Purchase? assault weapons" through FFL dealers. No permit required for pri-
vate transfers between individuals.
Firearm reg- No No None No
istration?
Private sales Yes Yes §624.713 One must be 18 or older to purchase a rifle, shotgun, or handgun
regulated? from a private seller. The buyer must present a transferee permit
and a drivers license to the seller. You can obtain a transferee per-
mit from your local police station free of charge.
"Assault Partial* Partial* §624.7131 Persons age 18 and older may acquire an assault weapon with a
weapon" transferee permit that can be obtained at a police station for free.
law?
Owner li- No No None No
cense re-
quired?
Carry per- No Yes §624.714[15] Shall Issue. ’Minnesota Permit to Carry a Pistol’ required to carry
mits issued? handguns. Concealment is permitted but not required. A carry per-
mit also allows for the carry of long guns ( §624.7181[16])
State Yes Yes §471.633[17] Municipalities may regulate the discharge of firearms within their
Preemption borders.
of local re-
strictions?
NFA Yes Yes §609.67[18] Machine guns and short-barreled shotguns, unless designated Cu-
weapons re- rios & Relics, are prohibited in most cases. Sound suppressors and
stricted? some destructive devices are prohibited in most cases.
Peaceable No No None Federal rules observed.
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laws?
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Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns statutes
State Permit No No
to Purchase?
Firearm reg- No No
istration?
"Assault No No
weapon"
law?
Owner li- No No
cense re-
quired?
Carry per- No Yes Permits not required in many locations (see below )
mits issued?
State Yes Yes M.C.A Complete state preemption of firearms laws except localities may regulate
Preemption 45-8-351 the carrying of concealed or openly carried firearms to a public assembly,
of local re- a publicly owned building, a park under its jurisdiction
strictions? or a school. localities may also regulate the possession of firearms by
felons, minors, illegal aliens or the mentally --71.187.60.231 (talk) 02:26,
October 26, 2011 (UTC) .
NFA No No Permitted as long such possession is in compliance with all federal regula-
weapons re- tions
stricted?
Peaceable Yes Yes
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laws?
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[12] Connecticut General Statutes Section 29-28 [20] "11-47-41". Rilin.state.ri.us.
[13] http://www.nraila.org/statelawpdfs/KSSL.pdf http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE11/
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statutes/?id=624.7131. Retrieved November 23, http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE11/
2011. 11-47/11-47-18.HTM. Retrieved 2011-12-23.
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• National Rifle Association – State Firearms Laws
• Transporting Firearms Within The USA
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Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
Guns Statutes
State permit No No [citation needed]
to purchase?
Firearm reg- No No [citation needed]
istration?
"Assault No No [citation needed]
weapon"
law?
Owner li- No No [citation needed]
cense re-
quired?
Carry per- No Yes NMSA Shall-issue, with completion of 15-hour handgun safety course that in-
mits issued? 29–19–4 cludes live-fire instruction. Permit required to carry concealed loaded
firearm. No permit needed for open carry, concealed carry of an unloaded
firearm, or transport of a loaded firearm either concealed or openly in a
vehicle.
NFA No No [citation needed]
weapons re-
stricted?
Castle Doc- No No No statutory protection from lawsuits arising from the use of lethal force
trine law? in self-defense[citation needed]
"Opt-Out" Yes Yes NMSA Property owners may prohibit the carrying of firearms onto property
statute? 29–19–12; they lawfully possess by posting signage or verbally notifying persons up-
NMSA on entering the property.
30–14–6
Peaceable No No Federal rules observed.[citation needed]
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Subject/Law Long guns Handguns Relevant Notes
statutes
State Permit to Purchase? No Yes
Firearm registration? Yes Yes Long guns, only in NYC.
"Assault weapon" law? Yes Yes More restrictive NYC version of the expired
Federal law.
Owner license required? Varies Yes Licensing is required for long guns in NYC.
Carry permits issued? Yes Yes In some localities a carry permit is de facto
"No-issue"
State Preemption of local re- Yes[citation Yes[citation
strictions? needed] needed]
Peaceable Journey laws? Yes Yes
• Legal Community Against Violence – State & Local
Laws
• USA Carry – Concealed Firearm Information and
Resources
• CarryConcealed.net – Concealed carry laws and maps
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gun laws in the United States (by state)
Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
State Permit No No None
to Purchase?
Firearm reg- No No None No
istration?
"Assault No No None Any semi-automatic firearm designed or specially adapted to fire more
weapon" than thirty-one cartridges without reloading, other than a firearm cham-
law? bered in .22 caliber short, long, or long-rifle cartridges, is classified as an
automatic weapon. Thus the use of a magazine over 30 rounds is prohib-
ited unless the gun is registered as an automatic weapon under Ohio
State Law.
Owner li- No No None No
cense re-
quired?
Carry per- No Yes O.R.C. Shall Issue – 12 hour training required
mits issued? 2923.16
State Yes Yes O.R.C. Full Preemption – Affirmed by City of Cleveland vs. State of Ohio
Preemption 9.68
of local re-
strictions?
NFA Partial Partial O.R.C. It is a violation of state law to possess NFA weapons except as permitted
weapons re- 2923 by federal law.
stricted?
Peaceable No No None Federal rules observed.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gun laws in the United States (by state)
Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
State Permit No No §21-1276, Private sales legal, no waiting period.
to Purchase?
Firearm reg- No No – None
istration?
"Assault No No – None
weapon"
law?
Owner li- No No §21-1273, None
cense re- §21-1276,
quired? §21-1283,
Carry per- No Yes §21-1277, Concealed carry of loaded handguns only; no open carry allowed,
mits issued? §21-1272, even with permit. Unlicensed public carry of unloaded handguns and
§21-1278, long arms by persons eligible to possess firearms is allowed under
§21-1289, some circumstances.
§21-1290
State Yes Yes §21-1289.24 –
Preemption
of local re-
strictions?
NFA No No §21-1289.18 Short barreled rifles and shotguns are illegal to possess under state
weapons re- law unless registered under the NFA, ownership and possession of
stricted? automatic firearms is legal under state law.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gun laws in the United States (by state)
Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
State Permit No Yes RI Gen. Stat. All purchasers of firearms must complete and pass a safety exam man-
to Purchase? 11–47–35[19] aged by the RI Department of Environmental Management, at which
time they will receive a DEM issued "blue card" allowing purchase.
Firearm reg- No No RI Gen. Stat.
istration? 11–47–41[20]
"Assault No No None
weapon"
law?
Owner li- No No None
cense re-
quired?
Carry per- No Yes RI Gen. Stat. See Notes Below
mits issued? 11–47–11 RI
and RI Gen.
Stat.
11–47–18[21]
State Yes Yes RI Gen. Stat.
Preemption 11–47–58[22]
of local re-
strictions?
NFA Yes Yes RI Gen. Stat. It is a violation of state law to possess any NFA weapon or silencers
weapons re- 11–47–8[23] with the exception of Class III FFLs.
stricted? and RI Gen.
Stat.
11–47–20[24]
Peaceable No Yes RI Gen. Stat. State law mirrors Federal law to a limited degree but does not make
Journey 11–47–8[23] any provision for transport of rifles and explicitly states that an indi-
laws? vidual transporting a weapon must have a valid permit in another
state. The State may also adhere to federal law but this is unclear and
there does not appear to be any statewide policy.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gun laws in the United States (by state)
Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
State Permit No No None No
to Purchase?
Firearm reg- No No None No
istration?
"Assault No No None No
weapon"
law?
Owner li- No No None No
cense re-
quired?
Carry per- No* Yes 39-17-1351 Permits are "shall-issue". Concealed or open carry of a handgun is al-
mits issued? lowed with permit. *Loaded long gun carry is generally illegal. Those
with a Handgun Carry Permit(HCP) holders may have loaded longs in a
private vehicle so long as there is not a round in the chamber
39-17-1307(e) There are also other exceptions (like for hunting) listed in
39-17-1307
State No No 39-17-1314 Tennessee is an anomalous State. The Legislature made a loop hole for
Preemption cities and municipalities with laws in effect prior to April 8, 1986. The
of local re- local ordinances in effect before April 8, 1986 pre-empt State law see
strictions? TCA 39-17-1314(a). Local governments may post signs per 39-17-1359 to
prohibit carry on government property, just like private property own-
ers.
NFA No No None On July 1, 2003 public chapter 275 is in effect. It requires the CLEO, chief
weapons re- law enforcement officer, to sign NFA paperwork in 15 days if the appli-
stricted? cant is not prohibited from possessing firearms. see TCA 39-17-1361 .
Peaceable No No None Federal rules observed.
Journey
laws?
Self-Defense – – 39-11-611 There is not duty to retreat before using deadly force, as long as you are
Law acting lawfully and are in a place you have a right to be in. It is pre-
sumed you had a reasonable fear of imminent death or serious bodily
injury if someone unlawfully and forcibly enters a residence, business,
dwelling or vehicle.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gun laws in the United States (by state)
Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
State Permit No No None Must be 18+ to purchase a long gun from a dealer or private seller, 21+ to
to Purchase? purchase a handgun from a dealer , 18 to own a handgun .
Firearm reg- No No None
istration?
"Assault No No None
weapon"
law?
Owner li- No No None
cense re-
quired?
Carry per- No Yes GC Ch. Concealed carry of a handgun requires a "shall-issue" permit, and is sub-
mits issued? 411 ject to specific laws governing trespass while armed. Open carry of a hand-
Subch H, gun is prohibited with some exceptions (hunting, on one’s own property).
PC 46.15 Open carry of a long gun is not specifically prohibited as PC 46.02 (unlaw-
ful carry of weapons) only mentions handguns, however it may be con-
strued as "Disorderly Conduct".
State Yes Yes LGC FIREARMS; EXPLOSIVES. (a) A municipality may not adopt regulations re-
Preemption §229.001. lating to the transfer, private ownership, keeping, transportation, licens-
of local re- ing, or registration of firearms, ammunition, or firearm supplies.
strictions? Municipal governments can enact regulations on the discharge of firearms
(such as noise, nuisance or public safety ordinances); however, those laws
are subject to and cannot preempt State law concerning justified use of a
firearm.
NFA No No PC State law prohibits ownership outside of NFA compliance, calling posses-
weapons re- 46.01(9), sion while in compliance "a defense to prosecution."
stricted? PC 46.05
Peaceable Yes Yes PC 46.02, A person may carry a concealed, loaded handgun without a permit while
Journey PC 46.15 in or heading directly to a car they own or control.
laws?
Castle Doc- Yes Yes PC 9.32 A person is presumed justified in using deadly force to protect themselves
trine? against an unlawful, forceful intrusion into their dwelling, or to prevent
an unlawful, forceful attempt to remove a lawful occupant from the
dwelling, or to prevent certain serious felonies such as burglary or arson.
There is no duty to retreat from any place where the shooter has a legal
right to be.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gun laws in the United States (by state)
Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
State Permit No No - Private sales legal, no waiting period.
to Purchase?
Firearm reg- No No – None
istration?
"Assault No No – None
weapon"
law?
Owner li- No No - None
cense re-
quired?
Carry per- Yes Yes - Open carry allowed without permit and concealed carry allowed with per-
mits issued? mit.
State Yes Yes - None
Preemption
of local re-
strictions?
NFA No No - Possession of NFA firearms in violation of federal law is a third degree
weapons re- felony under state law. However, possession and ownership of NFA
stricted? firearms and items is legal under state law if federal requirements and
laws are followed.
Peaceable Yes Yes 76-10-523 Persons exempt from weapons lawslaws.
Journey (g) a nonresident traveling in or through the state, provided that any
laws? firearm is: unloaded; and securely encased as defined in Section
76-10-501. Handguns may be loaded in any vehicle under the person’s
control.
Castle Doc- Yes Yes defined.
76-2-402 Force in defense of person—Forcible felony defined
trine? A person is justified in threatening or using force against another when
and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes that force is neces-
sary to defend himself or a third person against such other’s imminent
use of unlawful force. However, that person is justified in using force in-
tended or likely to cause death or serious bodily injury only if he or she
reasonably believes that force is necessary to prevent death or serious
bodily injury to himself or a third person as a result of the other’s immi-
nent use of unlawful force, or to prevent the commission of a forcible
felony.
Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
State Permit to Purchase? No No – No
Firearm registration? No No – No
"Assault weapon" law? No No – No
Owner license required? No No – No
Carry permits issued? No No – *May carry open or concealed without
permit
State Preemption of local restric- Yes Yes – –
tions?
NFA weapons restricted? No No –
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gun laws in the United States (by state)
Subject/Law Long Handguns Relevant Notes
guns Statutes
Constitutional Yes 1:22 "The people have the right to keep and bear arms for security, defense,
Right to Bear hunting, recreation or any other lawful purpose."
Arms
State Preemp- Yes Yes 66.0409
tion of local
restrictions?
State Permit No No 175.35 48 hour waiting period on handguns
to Purchase?
Concealed No Shall-Is- 175.60 May carry open without permit, some local law enforcement have at-
carry permits sue tempted to treat open carry as disorderly conduct. However, after two
issued? high profile lawsuits in which municipalities have paid settlements to
open carriers who had been arrested, this practice has abated.
Castle Doc- Yes 895.62
trine
Firearm regis- No No –
tration?
"Assault No No –
weapon" law?
Owner license No No 941.29
required?
NFA weapons Machine Guns 941.298 Silencers and SBR allowed if NFA rules followed, otherwise felony
restricted? restricted, ex- 941.26
ceptions apply
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