States that allow firearms in sensitive or dangerous places are needlessly endangering the lives of their residents.
Prohibiting the open and concealed carrying of guns in locations such as bars and childcare facilities is a critical step towards saving lives from gun violence. The gun lobby’s efforts to allow guns in more and more places where groups of people gather is a critical threat to public safety.
Background
All states place at least some restrictions on who, how, and where people can carry guns in public. While most states use a licensing process to address who can carry concealed, and in some cases, openly visible guns, all states restrict to varying degrees where licensed and unlicensed individuals may carry firearms.
Typically, states prohibit guns completely or partially in places where the presence of guns is particularly dangerous, such as where people consume alcohol, where tensions can flare, such as at sporting events or airports, or where there is a high danger that the presence of guns might chill First Amendment rights, such as at polling places and legislative buildings.
The gun lobby has claimed that “gun-free zones” invite mass shootings, but this claim has been thoroughly debunked. Since 1966, the overwhelming majority—nearly 90%—of all mass shootings resulting in six or more deaths have occurred wholly or partly in locations where civilian guns were allowed or there was armed security or law enforcement present.1
Though many of the areas where states prohibit gun possession are public or government-owned property, some of the sensitive areas described above are private property open to the public. When guns are not particularly or unusually dangerous on private property, states generally allow owners to make decisions about whether or not to allow guns on their property. In recent years, however, state legislatures that are friendly to the gun lobby have begun chipping away at private property owners’ right to prohibit guns on their properties.
Summary of Federal Law
Federal law restricts gun possession on certain types of federal property and near schools, though this is subject to several exceptions:
Federal Facilities: Generally, federal law prohibits a person from knowingly possessing or attempting to possess a firearm in a federal facility, which is defined as “a building or part thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government, where Federal employees are regularly present for the purpose of performing their official duties.”2
Post Offices: Firearms are prohibited on postal property, including parking lots, whether carried openly or concealed.3
Airports and Airplanes: Firearms are prohibited in “sterile areas” of airports, which are those portions of an airport that provide passengers access to boarding aircraft and to which the access generally is controlled by Transportation Security Administration, or by an aircraft operator, through the screening of persons and property.4 Firearms are generally prohibited on airplanes except when an individual is transporting a weapon (except a loaded firearm) in baggage not accessible to a passenger in flight and the air carrier was informed of the presence of the weapon.5
Capitol Building: Federal law prohibits firearms in the federal Capitol building except as authorized by regulations prescribed by the Capitol Police Board.6
K—12 Schools: The Gun-Free School Zones Act (GFSZA) prohibits any person from knowingly possessing a firearm at a place the individual knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, is a “school zone.”7 A school zone is defined as in, or on the grounds of, or within a distance of 1,000 feet from the grounds of, a public, parochial or private school that provides elementary or secondary education.8 However, individuals with state-issued concealed carry permits are not prohibited by the GFSZA from possessing a gun in a school zone. For a more complete discussion of the GFSZA, visit our Guns in Schools Policy Page.9
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Where guns may not be prohibited
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan’s administration implemented regulations that prohibited guns in national parks and national wildlife refuges unless they were packed or kept in a manner that would prevent their ready use, such as being stored in a locked car trunk.10 Reversing that decision in 2008, Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn inserted an amendment into the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act that prevents the secretary of the interior from making or enforcing any laws that would restrict or prevent the carrying of firearms in national parks or wildlife refuges.
Today, any person may possess, carry, and transport concealed, loaded, and operable firearms within a national park or national wildlife refuge in accordance with the laws of the state in which the park or refuge is located.11
Summary of State Law
All states prohibit the concealed or open carry of handguns or long guns in at least some areas. In many cases, a prohibition on guns in a particular location will apply to guns carried openly or concealed, regardless of whether an individual has a concealed carry permit (CCW). However, some states leave loopholes in which openly carried guns are permissible where concealed guns are not.
Government Buildings & Meetings
Some or all guns are off-limits in the following categories of government buildings and meetings in the listed states. It should be noted that there is significant overlap in the locations covered by different tables, and many inquiries about a state’s laws may require consulting several tables.
For example, if a state wants to restrict carrying firearms at meetings of the state legislature, it can make the restriction specific to meetings of the state legislature, restrict carry in the State Capitol, or restrict carry in all government buildings. A state that prohibits carry in all government buildings is unlikely to have laws specifically restricting carry in the State Capitol or in meetings of the legislature because they would be redundant, so that state would not appear in the “Meetings of the State Legislature” table, even though the state does have a law restricting carry in that situation.
States that Prohibit Firearms in Airports
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
Arkansas12 | Prohibited (Enhanced CCW permittees are allowed) | Allowed |
Georgia13 | Allowed | Prohibited (CCW permittees may be allowed) |
Illinois14 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Michigan15 (Passenger terminals) | Prohibited (Enhanced CCW permittees are allowed) | Allowed |
Nevada16 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Virginia17 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
States that Prohibit Firearms in Courthouses and Courtrooms
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
Alabama18 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Arkansas (Courtrooms only)19 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Alaska20 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Arkansas (Courtrooms only)21 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Florida22 | Prohibited | Prohibited23 |
Georgia24 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Illinois25 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Kentucky26 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Louisiana27 | Prohibited (Judges exempt) | Allowed |
Maine28 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Michigan29 | Allowed | Prohibited (People with CCW permits may be allowed) |
Minnesota30 | Allowed (Must notify sheriff of intention to carry) | Prohibited (People with CCW permits may be allowed) |
Mississippi31 | Prohibited (Enhanced CCW permittees can carry in courthouses, but not in courtrooms during proceedings) | Prohibited (Enhanced CCW permittees can carry in courthouses, but not in courtrooms during proceedings) |
Missouri32 | Prohibited | Allowed |
New Hampshire 33 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
New Mexico 34 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Nebraska 35 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Nevada 36 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
North Carolina 37 | Prohibited (Judges are exempt) | Prohibited (State courthouses) |
Ohio 38 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Oklahoma 39 | Prohibited | Allowed (Long guns only)40 |
Oregon 41 | Allowed | Prohibited |
Pennsylvania 42 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
South Carolina 43 | Prohibited | Allowed (Long guns only) |
South Dakota 44 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Tennessee 45 (Only while proceedings are in progress) | Prohibited (Judges are exempt) | Prohibited |
Texas 46 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Vermont 47 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Virginia 48 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Washington 49 (Restricted areas) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
West Virginia 50 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Wisconsin 51 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Wyoming 52 (Courtrooms only) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
States that Prohibit Firearms in Government-Owned Buildings
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
California53 | Allowed | Prohibited54 |
Illinois55 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Kansas56 (Only buildings with security screenings) | Prohibited | Allowed |
Nevada57 | Prohibited | Allowed |
North Dakota58 (Does not apply to public rest areas or restrooms) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Ohio59 (See footnote for exceptions) | Prohibited | Allowed |
Oklahoma60 (Only government buildings used to conduct business with the public) | Prohibited | Allowed (Long guns only)61 |
Oregon62 | Allowed (CCW permittees only) | Allowed (CCW permittees only) |
South Carolina63 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Wisconsin64 | Allowed | Prohibited (CCW permittees may be allowed) |
States that Prohibit Firearms in Law Enforcement Stations or Offices
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
Alabama65 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Arkansas66 | Prohibited (Enhanced CCW permittees may be allowed) | Prohibited |
Florida67 | Prohibited | Prohibited68 |
Kentucky69 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Louisiana70 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Michigan71 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Missouri72 | Prohibited | Allowed |
North Carolina73 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Nebraska74 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Nevada75 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Ohio76 | Prohibited | Allowed |
South Carolina77 | Prohibited | Allowed (Long guns only) |
Washington78 (Restricted access areas) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Wisconsin79 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Wyoming 80 | Prohibited | Allowed |
States that Prohibit Firearms in Local Government Meetings
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
Alabama81 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Arkansas82 | Prohibited (Enhanced CCW permittees are allowed) | Allowed |
California83 | Allowed | Prohibited84 |
Florida85 | Prohibited | Prohibited86 |
Kentucky87 | Prohibited (Members of meeting body are exempt) | Allowed |
Missouri88 | Prohibited (Members of meeting body are exempt) | Allowed |
Nebraska89 | Prohibited | Allowed |
South Carolina90 | Prohibited | Allowed (Long guns only) |
Texas91 | Allowed (Unless there is ‘effective notice’ of prohibition) | Allowed (Long guns only. Concealed carry permittees can have visible handguns in shoulder or belt holsters, unless there is effective notice of prohibition) |
Wyoming92 | Prohibited | Allowed |
States that Prohibit Firearms in Meetings of the State Legislature
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
California93 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Florida94 | Prohibited | Prohibited95 |
Kentucky96 | Prohibited (Legislators are exempt) | Allowed |
Mississippi97 | Prohibited (Enhanced CCW permittees are allowed) | Allowed |
Missouri98 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Nebraska99 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Texas100 | Allowed (Unless there is ‘effective notice’ of prohibition) | Allowed (Long guns only. Concealed carry permittees can have visible handguns in shoulder or belt holsters, unless there is ‘effective notice’ of prohibition) |
Wyoming101 | Prohibited | Allowed |
States that Prohibit Firearms in the State Capitol / State House / State Offices
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
Alabama108 (State House) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Arkansas109 (State Capitol) | Prohibited (Enhanced CCW permittees are allowed) | Prohibited |
California110 (State Capitol) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Colorado111 (General assembly buildings) | Allowed | Prohibited |
Connecticut112 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
District of Columbia113 (US Capitol buildings. District of Columbia government buildings) | Prohibited | Prohibited114 |
Georgia115 (Government buildings) | Allowed | Prohibited (CCW permittees may be allowed) |
Idaho116 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Iowa117 (State Capitol) | Allowed | Prohibited |
Minnesota118 (State Capitol) | Allowed (Must provide notice of intention to carry to sheriff) | Prohibited (CCW permittees may be allowed) |
Louisiana119 (State Capitol) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Mississippi120 (Meeting place of the legislature) | Prohibited (Enhanced CCW permittees can carry) | Allowed |
Montana 121 (State offices) | Prohibited | Allowed |
North Carolina 122 (State Capitol. State and federal offices) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Nevada 123 (Legislative building) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
South Carolina 124 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
South Dakota 125 | Prohibited (Enhanced CCW permittees who provide notice are allowed) | Prohibited |
Virginia126 (State Capitol) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
West Virginia 127 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Government-Owned Land
In addition to prohibiting guns in government buildings, many states also restrict carry on government-owned land, like parks and wildlife preserves.
States that Prohibit Firearms in State Parks
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
California130 (See footnote for exceptions) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Georgia131 | Allowed | Prohibited (CCW permittees may be allowed) |
Maine132 (See footnote for exceptions) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
New Mexico133 (Loaded firearms. See footnote for exceptions) | Allowed (CCW permittees only) | Allowed (Unloaded firearms only) |
New York134 (Firearms are allowed for permitted hunting) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
States that Prohibit Firearms in State Wildlife Management Areas / Wildlife Preserves or Refuges
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
Alabama135 (People with permits to carry in parks are allowed) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Georgia136 (Firearms are allowed for permitted hunting) | Allowed | Prohibited (CCW permittees may be allowed) |
Minnesota137 (Firearms are allowed for permitted hunting. See footnote for more details) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Montana138 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Nebraska139 (Firearms allowed for specially permitted hunting) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
New Mexico140 (Firearms are allowed with a permit issued by the agency director) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
North Dakota141 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Tennessee142 (Firearms are allowed during hunting season) | Allowed | Prohibited (CCW permittees may be allowed) |
Vermont143 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Wisconsin144 (Firearms stored unloaded and encased are allowed) | Allowed | Prohibited |
Private Property Open to the Public
Many states restrict carrying firearms in certain types of private property where conflict may be likely, such as bars, or in places like banks, houses of worship, or polling places where firearms may raise additional concerns. Three states restrict carry in banks. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia restrict carrying firearms in at least some establishments that serve alcohol. Thirteen states and DC restrict the carry of firearms in houses of worship. Ten states and DC restrict carrying firearms at polling places.
States that Prohibit Firearms in Bars or Restaurants Serving Alcohol
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
Alaska148 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Arkansas149 | Allowed* | Allowed |
Arizona150 (See our page Other Location Restrictions in Arizona for more information) | May be allowed | Prohibited |
District of Columbia151 | Prohibited | Prohibited152 |
Florida153 | Prohibited | Prohibited154 |
Illinois155 (See footnote for more detail) | Allowed* | Prohibited156 (CCW permittees are allowed to have their gun partially exposed) |
Kentucky157 (Loaded firearms. See footnote for more detail) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Louisiana158 (See footnote for more detail) | Allowed* | Prohibited |
Maine159 (Posted notice required) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Michigan160 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Mississippi161 (See footnote for more detail) | Prohibited | Allowed |
Missouri162 (See footnote for more detail) | Prohibited | Allowed |
New Mexico 163 (See footnote for more detail) | Allowed* | Prohibited |
Nebraska 164 (See footnote for more detail) | Prohibited | Allowed |
North Carolina 165 (See footnote for more detail) | Allowed | Prohibited |
North Dakota 166 (Areas off-limits to people under 21) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Ohio 167 | Allowed | Prohibited |
Oklahoma 168 (See footnote for more detail) | Allowed* | Prohibited |
South Carolina 169 | Allowed | Prohibited |
South Dakota 170 (See footnote for more detail) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Texas 171 (See footnote for more detail) | Allowed* | Prohibited |
Washington 172 (Places off-limit to people under 21) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Wisconsin 173 | Allowed | Prohibited (CCW permittees may be allowed) |
Wyoming 174 (See footnote for more detail) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Many of these states exempt CCW permittees from the ban on carrying firearms in bars and restaurants. Generally, however, these states also prohibit a person carrying a firearm from consuming alcohol while carrying.
States that Prohibit Firearms in Places of Worship
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
Arkansas175 | Prohibited | Allowed |
District of Columbia176 | Prohibited | Prohibited177 |
Georgia178 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Louisiana179 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Michigan180 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Mississippi181 | Prohibited | Allowed (Long guns only) |
Missouri182 | Prohibited | Allowed |
North Dakota183 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Nebraska184 (Security personnel are allowed) | Prohibited | Allowed (Long guns only) |
Ohio185 | Prohibited | Allowed (Long guns only) |
South Carolina186 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Texas187 | Allowed (Unless there is ‘effective notice’ of prohibition) | Allowed (Long guns only. Concealed carry permittees can have visible handguns in shoulder or belt holsters, unless there is ‘effective notice’ of prohibition) |
Utah 188 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Virginia 189 (See footnote for further discussion) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
States that Prohibit Firearms in Polling Places
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
Arizona190 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
California191 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
District of Columbia192 | Prohibited | Prohibited193 |
Florida194 | Prohibited | Prohibited195 |
Georgia196 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Louisiana197 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Mississippi198 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Missouri199 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Nebraska200 Ohio201 | Prohibited Prohibited (only for poll observers) | Allowed Prohibited (only for poll observers) |
South Carolina202 | Prohibited | Allowed (Long guns only) |
Texas203 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Healthcare and Childcare Facilities
The carrying of firearms is prohibited in K-12 schools in most states across the country, many states have gone further and prohibited carrying firearms in other areas where children are frequently present. Ten states and DC prohibit carrying firearms in at least some childcare facilities.
States have also taken steps to restrict the carry of firearms in healthcare facilities to ensure the safety of patients and caregivers. Seven states restrict carry in all hospitals, and 12 states restrict carry in at least some facilities providing mental health care.
States that Prohibit Firearms in Day Care and Childcare Facilities
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
Alaska204 (See footnote for exceptions) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
District of Columbia205 | Prohibited | Prohibited206 |
Illinois207 (See footnote for exceptions) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Kentucky208 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Michigan209 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Missouri210 (See footnote for exceptions) | Prohibited | Allowed |
Nevada211 (See footnote for exceptions) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
South Carolina212 | Prohibited | Allowed213 (Long guns only) |
Virginia214 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
States that Prohibit Firearms in Hospitals
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
Illinois219 (Includes nursing homes) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Michigan220 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Missouri221 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Nebraska222 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Oregon223 | Allowed | Prohibited (CCW permittees may be allowed) |
South Carolina224 | Prohibited | Allowed (Long guns only) |
Texas225 | Allowed (Unless there is “effective notice” of prohibition) | Allowed (Long guns only. Concealed carry permittees can have visible handguns in shoulder or belt holsters, unless there is ‘effective notice’ of prohibition) |
States that Prohibit Firearms in Mental Health Facilities
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
Alabama226 (Inpatient facilities) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Florida227 | Prohibited | Prohibited228 |
Georgia229 (State facilities that admit individuals involuntarily) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Illinois230 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Minnesota231 (Certain state mental health hospitals) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Mississippi232 (Certain state mental health hospitals) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
New York233 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Ohio234 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Utah235 (Secure areas) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Washington236 (Secure areas) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Wisconsin237 (Secure areas) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Wyoming238 (Certain state mental health hospitals) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Entertainment Facilities and other large gatherings
Many states have taken steps to protect their residents by restricting the carry of firearms in areas where large numbers of people gather, and where emotions tend to be running high. Three states restrict carry in amusement parks. 12 states and DC restrict carry of firearms in athletic events, stadiums or arenas. Five states restrict carry in areas where gambling is taking place. Eight states and DC restrict at least some forms of firearm carry at demonstrations and protests.
States that Prohibit Firearms in Amusement Parks
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
Illinois239 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Missouri240 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Texas241 (Notice required) | Allowed (Unless there is “effective notice” of prohibition) | Allowed (Long guns only. Concealed carry permittees can have visible handguns in shoulder or belt holsters, unless there is ‘effective notice’ of prohibition) |
States that Prohibit Firearms in Athletic Events / Stadiums or Arenas
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
Alabama242 | Allowed | Prohibited |
Arkansas243 | Prohibited (Enhanced CCW permittees are allowed) | Allowed |
District of Columbia244 | Prohibited | Prohibited245 |
Florida246 | Prohibited | Prohibited247 |
Illinois248 (Public events where admission is charged) | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Michigan249 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Mississippi250 | Prohibited (Enhanced CCW permittees are allowed) | Allowed |
Missouri251 | Prohibited | Allowed |
North Dakota252 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Nebraska253 | Prohibited | Allowed |
Oklahoma254 (Firearms allowed with permission from owner of premises) | Prohibited | Allowed255 (Long guns only) |
South Carolina256 (School or college athletic events) | Prohibited | Allowed257 (Long guns only) |
Wyoming 258 | Prohibited | Allowed |
States that Prohibit Firearms in Bingo Halls and Gambling Facilities
States that Prohibit Firearms at Demonstrations, Protests, or Licensed Public Gatherings
State | Concealed Carry | Open Carry |
---|---|---|
Alabama265 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Arkansas266 (Applies only to participants in permitted demonstrations) | Prohibited | Allowed |
District of Columbia267 | Prohibited | Prohibited268 |
Illinois269 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Louisiana270 (Permitted demonstrations or parades) | Prohibited | Allowed |
Maryland271 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Mississippi272 (Permitted demonstrations or parades) | Prohibited (Enhanced CCW permittees can carry) | Allowed |
Nebraska273 | Prohibited | Allowed |
North Carolina274 | Prohibited | Prohibited |
Outdoor Music Festivals
Washington prohibits concealed and open carry at outdoor music festivals.275
Private Property
Recognizing the sanctity of private property rights in the American legal system, state and local governments generally give private property owners the ability to determine whether guns are allowed on their personal and commercial properties.
Some states, however, have begun chipping away at the rights of owners to exclude guns from their properties if the properties are commercial or open to the public. States have encroached on private property rights by either requiring property owners to allow employees or customers to store their firearms in cars parked on the owner’s parking lot, or by immunizing property owners from liability for acts committed with firearms on their properties only if the owner allows firearms.
Parking Lots
In addition to requiring private property owners to allow employees or customers to store guns in their vehicles in the owner’s parking lots, many of the states listed below also require private property owners who wish to exclude guns from their properties to post notice of the exclusion according to specifications.276
States that Require Property Owners to Allow the Storage of Guns in Cars in their Parking Lots
State | Everyone can store guns in vehicles in parking lots | Only people with concealed carry permits can store guns in vehicles in parking lots | Only employees can store guns in vehicles in parking lots |
---|---|---|---|
Alabama277 | Only those with CCW permits, or hunting permits during hunting season | ||
Alaska278 | Yes | ||
Arizona279 | Yes | ||
Arkansas280 | Yes | ||
Florida281 | Yes | ||
Georgia282 | Only those with CCW permits | ||
Illinois283 | Yes | ||
Indiana284 | Yes | ||
Kansas285 | Yes | ||
Kentucky286 | Yes | ||
Louisiana287 | Yes (with some exceptions) | ||
Maine288 | Only those with CCW permits | ||
Minnesota289 | Yes | ||
Mississippi290 | Yes (does not apply in parking lots with restricted access) | ||
Missouri291 | State employees only | ||
Nebraska292 | Yes | ||
North Carolina293 | Yes | ||
North Dakota294 | Yes | ||
Ohio295 | Yes | ||
Oklahoma296 | Yes | ||
Tennessee297 | Yes | ||
Texas298 | Only those with CCW permits | ||
Utah299 | Yes | ||
West Virginia300 | Yes | ||
Wisconsin301 | Yes |
Civil Liability Immunity as an Incentive to Allow Guns
In order to incentivize property owners to allow guns, some states have passed laws immunizing property owners from liability for any harms resulting from guns being allowed on their property.
- Idaho (Employers who allow firearms in vehicles are immune)302
- Kansas (A property owner who allows concealed handguns or provides adequate signage and security to prevent the unauthorized carrying of concealed handguns is immune from liability for any wrongful act or omission relating to the use of such handguns)303
- Oklahoma304
- Tennessee305
- Texas306
Key Legislative Elements
- The features listed below are intended to provide a framework from which policy options may be considered. A jurisdiction considering new legislation should consult with counsel.
- All individuals are prohibited from carrying firearms in areas where the presence of guns are particularly dangerous or will have the effect of chilling speech, such as in polling places (Arizona, California, and Georgia), hospitals (Illinois, Michigan, and Texas), and courthouses (Alabama, Oregon, and Virginia).
- Resist the expansion of, or repeal, laws that require property owners to allow guns on their privately-owned properties or waive civil liability for property owners as an incentive to allow guns on private property.
RELATED
Open Carry
As more laws are weakened to allow the carrying of openly visible firearms in public, the threat of violence to the public rises alarmingly.
Concealed Carry
Guns carried in public pose a danger to public safety, and lax concealed carry laws increase the risk of violent confrontations.
Guns in Schools
Guns in schools are an unnecessary and significant threat to the safety of children and college students.
- Louis Klarevas, Rampage Nation: Securing America from Mass Shootings (Amherst, New York: Prometheus Books, 2016).[↩]
- 18 USC § 930(a), (g)(1). The prohibition does not extend to “the lawful carrying of firearms or other dangerous weapons in a Federal facility incident to hunting or other lawful purposes.” § 930(d); see also https://www.dhs.gov/faq-regarding-items-prohibited-federal-property.[↩]
- 39 CFR § 232.1; Bonidy v. United States Postal Serv., 790 F.3d 1121.[↩]
- 49 CFR §§ 1540.111, 1540.5.[↩]
- 49 USC § 46505.[↩]
- 40 USC § 5104(e)(1)(A).[↩]
- 18 U.S.C. § 922(q)(2)(A).[↩]
- 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(25)-(26).[↩]
- 18 U.S.C. § 922(q)(2)(A).[↩]
- 48 Fed. Reg. 30, 252 (June 30, 1983), codified at 36 C.F.R. § 2.4(a)(2) and 49 Fed. Reg. 18,444 (April 30, 1984), codified at 50 C.F.R. § 27.42(e).[↩]
- 73 Fed. Reg. 74,966, 74,972 (Dec. 10, 2008), amending 36 C.F.R. § 2.4, 50 C.F.R. § 27.42.[↩]
- Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-306.[↩]
- Ga. Code Ann. § 16-12-127.[↩]
- 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/65(a)(19).[↩]
- Miss. Code Ann. §§ 45-9-101(13), 97-37-7(2).[↩]
- Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.3673.[↩]
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-287.01.[↩]
- Ala. Code § 13A-11-61.2(a)(4). This prohibition includes the District Attorney office building.[↩]
- Ark. Code Ann. §§ 5-73-122 (a)(3)(D).[↩]
- Alaska Stat. § 11.61.220(a)(4)(B).[↩]
- Ark. Code Ann. §§ 5-73-122 (a)(3)(D).[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 790.06(12).[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 790.053(1).[↩]
- Ga. Code Ann. § 16-11-127(b).[↩]
- 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/24-1(c)(1.5), 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 66/65.[↩]
- Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 237.110(16).[↩]
- La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1379.3(N).[↩]
- Me. Rev. Stat., tit. 17-A, § 1058(1), (2).[↩]
- Mich. Comp. Laws Serv. § 750.234d(1)(c), (2)(c).[↩]
- Minn. Stat. § 609.66, subd. 1g(a).[↩]
- Miss. Code Ann. §§ 45-9-101(13), 97-37-7(2).[↩]
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.107.1(4).[↩]
- N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 159:19(I).[↩]
- N.M. Stat. Ann. § 29-19-11.[↩]
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441.[↩]
- Nev. Admin. Code § 202.020(1)(3).[↩]
- (N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 14-415.11(c), § 14-269.4.[↩]
- Ohio Rev. Code §§ 2923.123.[↩]
- Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21 § 1277(A).[↩]
- Long guns can be carried for “any legitimate purpose”. Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21, § 1289.6(B).[↩]
- Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.370(2).[↩]
- 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 913.[↩]
- S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-215(M).[↩]
- S.D. Codified Laws § 22-14-23.[↩]
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1306(a).[↩]
- Tex. Penal Code § 46.03 (a)(3).[↩]
- Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 13, § 4016(b).[↩]
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-283.1.[↩]
- Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.300(1).[↩]
- W. Va. Code § 61-7-11a(g)(1).[↩]
- Wis. Stat. § 175.60(16).[↩]
- Wyo. Stat. § 6-5-209. Firearms are allowed in courtrooms with permission from the presiding judge.[↩]
- Cal. Penal Code § 171b (a)(1).[↩]
- A narrow exception exists for those with open carry licenses: Where the population of the county is less than 200,000 persons according to the most recent federal decennial census, a license to carry loaded and exposed in only that county a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person. Cal. Penal Code § 26150.[↩]
- 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/65(a)(3), (5), (18).[↩]
- Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-7c20(a), (b), (m).[↩]
- Nev. Admin. Code § 202.020(1)(6).[↩]
- N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-02-05(1).[↩]
- Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.126(B)(7). Does not apply to a building that is used primarily as a shelter, restroom, parking facility, or rest facility.[↩]
- Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21 § 1277(A)(1).[↩]
- Long guns can be carried for any legitimate purpose. Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21, § 1289.6(B).[↩]
- Or. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 166.370 (1), (3)(d); § 166.360[↩]
- S.C. Code Ann. § 16-23-420(A).[↩]
- Wis. Stat. § 941.235(1).[↩]
- Ala. Code § 13A-11-61.2(a)(1).[↩]
- Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-306.[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 790.06(12)(2).[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 790.053(1).[↩]
- Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 237.110(16).[↩]
- La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1379.3(N)(1).[↩]
- Miss. Code. Ann. §97-37-7(2).[↩]
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.107.1(1).[↩]
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-415.11(c).[↩]
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441(1)(a).[↩]
- Nev. Admin. Code § 202.020(1)(1).[↩]
- Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.126(B)(1).[↩]
- S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-215(M).[↩]
- Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.300(1)(a).[↩]
- Wis. Stat. § 175.60(16)(a)(1).[↩]
- Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(t)(i).[↩]
- Ala. Code § 13A-11-61.2.[↩]
- Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-306.[↩]
- Cal. Penal Code § 171b (a)(1), (b)(3).[↩]
- A narrow exception exists for those with open carry licenses: Where the population of the county is less than 200,000 persons according to the most recent federal decennial census, a license to carry loaded and exposed in only that county a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person. Cal. Penal Code § 26150.[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 790.06(12).[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 790.053(1).[↩]
- Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 237.110(16)(d).[↩]
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.107.1(5).[↩]
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441(1)(a).[↩]
- S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-215(M).[↩]
- Tex. Penal Code § 46.035(c).[↩]
- Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(t)(iv).[↩]
- Cal. Penal Code § 171c(a).[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 790.06(12).[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 790.053(1).[↩]
- Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 237.110(16)(d).[↩]
- Miss. Code Ann. §§ 45-9-101(13); 97-37-7(2).[↩]
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.107.1(5).[↩]
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441(1)(a).[↩]
- Tex. Penal Code § 46.035(c).[↩]
- Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(t).[↩]
- Cal. Penal Code § 171.7.[↩]
- A narrow exception exists for those with open carry licenses: “Where the population of the county is less than 200,000 persons according to the most recent federal decennial census, a license to carry loaded and exposed in only that county a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person. Cal. Penal Code § 26150.[↩]
- Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-9-118.[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 7-2509.07(a)(6).[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 22-4504(a).[↩]
- 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/24-1(c)(1.5), 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/65(a)(8).[↩]
- 2011 Alabama OHJR 9.[↩]
- Ark. Code Ann. §§ 5-73-122 (a)(1), 5-73-322(h).[↩]
- Cal. Penal Code § 171c.[↩]
- Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-105.[↩]
- Conn. Gen. Stat. § 2-1e(c).[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 7-2509.07(a)(1), (10).[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 22-4504(a).[↩]
- Ga. Code Ann. § 16-11-127(b)(1).[↩]
- Idaho Executive Order No. 2004-07.[↩]
- Iowa Code § 8A.322(3).[↩]
- Minn. Stat. § 609.66, subd. 1g(a).[↩]
- La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1379.3(N).[↩]
- Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-101(13).[↩]
- Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-328.[↩]
- N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 14-415.11(c), 14-269.4.[↩]
- Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 218A.905(8).[↩]
- S.C. Code Ann. § 10-11-320.[↩]
- S.D. Codified Laws §§ 22-14-23, 22-14-24(5).[↩]
- 2020 VA HR 17, authorizing the House Committee on Rules to regulate guns in the Capitol which the committee did.[↩]
- W. Va. Code § 61-6-19(b).[↩]
- S.C. Code Ann. § 51-3-145(G). Does not apply in designated game management areas.[↩]
- Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21 § 1277(E). This applies to parks that are managed by public trust or a nonprofit entity.[↩]
- Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, § 4313. Hunting is exempt. Unloaded weapons stored in temporary lodging or conveyance are exempt when stored in a manner that will prevent their ready use.[↩]
- Ga. Code Ann. § 12-3-10(o)(3).[↩]
- Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, § 756(2). Exception for: firearms in a residential dwelling, firearms used for legal hunting, firearms within a vehicle if the firearm is rendered temporarily inoperable or stored in a manner that prevents its ready use.[↩]
- N.M. Code R. § 19.5.2.21. Exceptions to the general prohibition include: Licensed hunters during hunting season in designated areas and firearms carried in a private means of conveyance for lawful protection.[↩]
- N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. .9, § 375.1(p).[↩]
- Ala. Code § 9-11-304.[↩]
- Ga. Code Ann. §§ 27-3-1.1.[↩]
- Minn. Stat. § 97A.091, subd.1(1). Does not apply to unloaded firearms that are broken down or stored in a case. When allowed by the commissioner, firearms used for hunting are exempt from this prohibition.[↩]
- Mont. Code Ann. § 87-5-401.[↩]
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 37-708(b), 37-712. Those traveling through on the highway or in trains are exempt. Those with special hunting permits are exempt.[↩]
- N.M. Stat. Ann. § 17-2-12.[↩]
- N.D. Cent. Code § 20.1-11-13(3).[↩]
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 70-4-117(a).[↩]
- Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 10, § 5204, 5226(c).[↩]
- Wis. Stat. § 29.089(2), 29.091.[↩]
- Mich. Comp. Laws Serv. § 750.234d(1).[↩]
- Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-328. Some exceptions: drive-up banks, ATMs, unstaffed night deposits, branches inside of a mall or grocery store.[↩]
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441(a).[↩]
- Alaska Stat. § 11.61.220(a)(2).[↩]
- Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-306(11). Arkansas also bans weapons in establishments that sell alcohol for consumption off premises Ark. Code Ann. § 3-4-403(21).[↩]
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 4-229(A), 4-244(29)-(30).[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 7-2509.07(a)(7).[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 22-4504(a).[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 790.06(12)(a)(12).[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 790.053(1).[↩]
- 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/24-1(a)(8), 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/65(a)(9). CCW permittees can only carry in restaurants that earn less than 50% of their income from alcohol.[↩]
- 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/10(c)(1).[↩]
- Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 244.125(1). This restriction does not apply in restaurants that seat at least 50 and earn at least 50% of their income from food.[↩]
- La. Rev. Stat. § 14:95.5. CCW permittees may only carry in restaurants with a class A restaurant permit.[↩]
- Me. Stat., 17-A § 1057(1).[↩]
- Mich. Comp. Laws Serv. § 28.425o(1), 750.234d.[↩]
- Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-101(13). This prohibition applies to areas within an establishment which are primarily devoted to the service of alcohol.[↩]
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.107.1(7). Concealed carry permit holders are exempt from this prohibition in restaurants that can seat at least 50, and earn at least 51% of their income from food.[↩]
- N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-7-3(4). CCW permittees can carry in restaurants that sell only beer and wine and derive at least 60% of their income from the sale of food.[↩]
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441.[↩]
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-269.3.[↩]
- N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-02-04.[↩]
- Ohio Rev. Code §§ 2923.121(B)(1)(e), 2923.126(B)(4).[↩]
- Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21, § 1272.1. Concealed carry is allowed in any restaurant or establishment licensed to sell low-proof alcoholic beverages where “the sale of low-point beer or alcoholic beverages does not constitute the primary purpose of the business”.[↩]
- S.C. Code Ann. § 16-23-465.[↩]
- S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-70. This prohibition includes establishments where alcohol is sold for consumption off the premises.[↩]
- Tex. Penal Code § 46.035(b)(1). Concealed carry permit holders are exempt from this prohibition in establishments that make less than 51% of their income from alcohol.[↩]
- Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.300(1).[↩]
- Wis. Stat. § 941.237(2).[↩]
- Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(t)(vii).The prohibition applies to areas of establishments primarily devoted to dispensing alcohol.[↩]
- Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-306(15).[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 7-2509.07(b).[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 22-4504(a).[↩]
- Ga. Code Ann. § 16-11-127(b)(4).[↩]
- La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1379.3(N)(8).[↩]
- Mich. Comp. Laws Serv. §§ 28.425o(1)(e), 750.234d(1).[↩]
- Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-101(13).[↩]
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.107.1(14). Firearms stored in vehicles are exempt.[↩]
- N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-02-05(2)(l). Even with permission from the governing body, only concealed carry permittees can carry.[↩]
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441(a), (c). The governing body can only grant permission to carry firearms to security personnel who have concealed carry licenses. If the place of worship allows armed security, they must provide written notice to the congregation.[↩]
- Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.126(B)(6).[↩]
- S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-215(M).[↩]
- Tex. Penal Code § 46.035(b)(6); Tex. Penal Code § 30.06.[↩]
- Utah Code Ann. §§ 76-10-530, 53-5-710.[↩]
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-283. According to an opinion of the attorney general carrying a weapon for personal protection constitutes a good and sufficient reason 2011 Va. AG LEXIS 23.[↩]
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3102(A)(11).[↩]
- Cal. Elec. Code § 18544(a).[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 7-2509.07(5).[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 22-4504(a).[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 790.06(12)(6).[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 790.053(1).[↩]
- Ga. Code Ann. §§ 21-2-413(i).[↩]
- La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1379.3(N)(4); § 18:1461.7(c)(3).[↩]
- Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-101(13).[↩]
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.107.1(2).[↩]
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441.[↩]
- Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3505.21.[↩]
- S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-215(M)(3).[↩]
- Tex. Penal Code § 46.03 (a)(2).[↩]
- Alaska Stat. § 11.61.220(a)(4)(A). Firearms enclosed in the trunk of or in a closed container contained within a motor vehicle are exempt if the person in possession of the firearm(s) is 21 or over.[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 7-2509.07(a)(2).[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 22-4504(a).[↩]
- 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/65(a)(2). Includes parking areas. The operator of a childcare facility in a family home may own or possess a firearm if no child under child care at the home is present in the home or if the firearm in the home is stored in a locked container when a child under childcare at the home is present.[↩]
- Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 237.110(16).[↩]
- Mich. Comp. Laws Serv. §§ 28.425o(1), 750.234d(1). [↩]
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.107.1(11). Operators of childcare facilities in a family home are exempt.[↩]
- Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.3673, 202.265. The owners of childcare facilities are exempt if they reside in the home and follow all applicable firearms laws.[↩]
- S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-215(M)(6).[↩]
- S.C. Code Ann. §§ 16-23-20, 23-31-217.[↩]
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1 .[↩]
- Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.06.02.734.[↩]
- 465 Ind. Admin. Code 2-9-80(b)(3), 2-10-79(b)(3) , 2-11-80(b)(3), 2-12-78(b)(3), 2-13-77(b)(3).[↩]
- Mich. Comp. Laws Serv. § 28.425o(1)(b).[↩]
- N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18, § 441.19(f).[↩]
- 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/65(a)(7).[↩]
- Mich. Comp. Laws Serv. §§ 28.425o(1), 750.234d(1) .[↩]
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.107.1 (17). Firearms are allowed in vehicles on premises.[↩]
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441.[↩]
- Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.370.[↩]
- S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-215(M).[↩]
- Tex. Penal Code § 46.035(b)(4). Concealed carry permittees can be given written authorization by the administration to carry even if there is a general prohibition.[↩]
- Ala. Code § 13A-11-61.2(3).[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 394.458.[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 790.053(1).[↩]
- Ga. Code Ann. § 16-11-127(b)(5).[↩]
- 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/65(a)(7).[↩]
- Minn. Stat. § 243.55, subd. 1.[↩]
- Miss. Code Ann. § 41-19-261(c).[↩]
- N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14, §§ 542.5(a), 45.1.[↩]
- Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.126(B)(1).[↩]
- Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-311.3(4)(d).[↩]
- Wash. Rev. Code Ann. §§ 9.41.300(1)(c), 72.23.300.[↩]
- Wis. Stat. § 175.60(16)(5).[↩]
- Wyo. Stat. § 6-5-209.[↩]
- 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/65(a)(20).[↩]
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.107.1(13). Firearms are allowed if secured in a vehicle.[↩]
- Tex. Penal Code § 46.035(b)(5), (i).[↩]
- Ala. Code § 13A-11-61.2(a)(5),(6).[↩]
- Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-306.[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 7-2509.07(8).[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 22-4504(a).[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 790.06(9).[↩]
- Fla. Stat. § 790.053(1).[↩]
- 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/24-1(a)(8), A more specific prohibition on carrying firearms in stadiums and at athletic events applies to concealed carry permittees: 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/65 (a)(17).[↩]
- Mich. Comp. Laws Serv. §§ 750.234d(1), 28.425o(1)(c). The section restricting concealed carry prohibits only concealed handguns. An additional restriction in this section prohibits concealed handguns at ‘entertainment facilities’ with a capacity of at least 2,500.[↩]
- Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-101(13).[↩]
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.107.1(16). Firearms stored in vehicles are exempt.[↩]
- N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-02-05.[↩]
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441.[↩]
- Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21 § 1277(A).[↩]
- Long guns can be carried for “any legitimate purpose”. Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21, § 1289.6(B).[↩]
- S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-215(M)(5).[↩]
- See our page on Guns in Schools for more information.[↩]
- Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104(t).[↩]
- 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/65(a)(16).[↩]
- 68 Ind. Admin. Code 1-7-1.[↩]
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.107.1(12). Guns stored in vehicles are exempt.[↩]
- N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-02-04.[↩]
- Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21 § 1277(A).[↩]
- Long guns can be carried for “any legitimate purpose”. Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21, § 1289.6(B).[↩]
- Ala. Code § 13A-11-59.[↩]
- Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-306 (17).[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 7-2509.07 (a) (14).[↩]
- D.C. Code Ann. § 22-4504(a).[↩]
- 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5/24-1(a)(8).[↩]
- La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1379.3(N).[↩]
- Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 4-208.[↩]
- Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-101(13).[↩]
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2441.[↩]
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-277.2.[↩]
- Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 70.108.150.[↩]
- See, Neb. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 69-2441(2).[↩]
- Ala. Code § 13A-11-90(b).[↩]
- Alaska Stat. § 18.65.800(a).[↩]
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-781(A).[↩]
- Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-306(18)(B).[↩]
- Fla. Stat. Ann. § 790.251(4)(a).[↩]
- Ga. Code Ann. § 16-11-135(b).[↩]
- 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. 66/65(a-10), (b).[↩]
- Ind. Code Ann. § 35-47-2-1(d)(2).[↩]
- Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-7c10(b)(1).[↩]
- Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 237.106(1).[↩]
- La. Rev. Stat. §§ 32:292.1(A), (B), (C). If possession of a firearm on the property is otherwise prohibited by state or federal law, then firearms are still prohibited in parking lots. Private parking lots can restrict gun in cars if they restrict general access to the parking lot and provide other alternatives for firearm storage or parking.[↩]
- Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 26, § 600(1).[↩]
- Minn. Stat. §§ 624.714, subd. 17(c), (d).[↩]
- Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-55(1), (2).[↩]
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.030(6).[↩]
- Neb. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 69-2441(3). Does not apply in parking areas for zones where carrying a gun is federally prohibited.[↩]
- N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 14-269.2(k), 14-269.4(6).[↩]
- N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-02-13(1)(a).[↩]
- Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §§ 2923.1210(A).[↩]
- Okla. Stat. tit. 21, §§ 1290.22(B), 1277(B)(5).[↩]
- Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 39-17-1313, 50-1-312(b).[↩]
- Tex. Lab. Code § 52.061.[↩]
- Utah Code Ann. § 34-45-103. Firearms can be prohibited in parking areas if the proprietor provides gun storage or an alternative parking location within a reasonable distance.[↩]
- W. Va. Code §§ 8-12-5a(c)(3), 61-7-14(d).[↩]
- Wis. Stat. § 943.13(1m)(c).[↩]
- Idaho Code § 5-341.[↩]
- Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-7c10(c).[↩]
- Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 1290.22(F).[↩]
- Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1325.[↩]
- Tex. Lab. Code § 52.063.[↩]