Standing Wolf
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I carry openly in Colorado about a third of the time. Nobody notices.
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I carry openly in Colorado about a third of the time. Nobody notices.
entropy
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Some feller named Doyle in Madison thinks that because he cannot be trusted to carry, I cannot be trusted to carry. And he's used coersion on his fellow Party members to enforce this.
stevelyn
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Alaska
No purchase or possesssion restrictions other than federal.
Concealed/open carry with or without CHL.....your choice....... for resident and non-resident alike. No vehicle restrictions. Very short list of no carry areas.
Class 3 friendly.
Pretty much anything goes until you misuse it.
Xigris,
I grew up in WV, have they lightened up on the carrying of handguns while hunting?
No purchase or possesssion restrictions other than federal.
Concealed/open carry with or without CHL.....your choice....... for resident and non-resident alike. No vehicle restrictions. Very short list of no carry areas.
Class 3 friendly.
Pretty much anything goes until you misuse it.
Xigris,
I grew up in WV, have they lightened up on the carrying of handguns while hunting?
KINGMAX
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North Carolina as a whole
North Carolina as a whole treats gun owners fairly well. A non-felon can go down to the local courthouse, apply for, wait a week, and if approved
can obtain 5 permits, (10 per year), good for five years, to purchase a pistol, long gun or shotgun. 
As far as carry, have it out in the open, or have current valid CCW permit. The CCW permit and places you can carry into are a little vague, inconsistent to me.
I am glad we have laws for the person that wants to carry. Thanks NC.
North Carolina as a whole treats gun owners fairly well. A non-felon can go down to the local courthouse, apply for, wait a week, and if approved
can obtain 5 permits, (10 per year), good for five years, to purchase a pistol, long gun or shotgun. As far as carry, have it out in the open, or have current valid CCW permit. The CCW permit and places you can carry into are a little vague, inconsistent to me. I am glad we have laws for the person that wants to carry. Thanks NC.
Again for Alabama. CCW costs $20. Took ten minutes. Shall issue state. Period. No classes, no waiting periods, no local additional BS. Takes ten minutes (think I've got it down to eight) to walk in gunstore, fill out form, pay, then leave with any gun you can afford. Castle doctrine law/no retreat just passed. Backing down is no longer a requirement.
I open carry when hiking/canoeing/camping/hunting and going to and from same. Have never had a second glance. Last year I got stopped in a rural license/tag check. Had a AR15 with loaded magazine inserted (no round in chamber) and a hosltered loaded Colt Trooper .357 in the truck cab with me. State Trooper walks up , sees guns " What ya been hunting?" Coyotes. "Get one?" Not tonight. "License, registration, insurance please." I handed them over, he checked them. Handed them back "Take care. Hope you kill a few."
rk
I open carry when hiking/canoeing/camping/hunting and going to and from same. Have never had a second glance. Last year I got stopped in a rural license/tag check. Had a AR15 with loaded magazine inserted (no round in chamber) and a hosltered loaded Colt Trooper .357 in the truck cab with me. State Trooper walks up , sees guns " What ya been hunting?" Coyotes. "Get one?" Not tonight. "License, registration, insurance please." I handed them over, he checked them. Handed them back "Take care. Hope you kill a few."
rk
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Ditto on what KingMac said. I usually pick up five permits at a time($5 each). Open carry is legal except some cities-Charlotte is OK except uptown. Absolutely none near schools,fed buildings,state offices,etc. CCP is $200($100 for the course and $100 for the permit) and is good for five yrs(I think). Firearms have to be in open sight if stopped(not concealed) and there is usually no problems as most are pro gun.
Headed to Gulfport soon-what are the laws there(LA)???
Headed to Gulfport soon-what are the laws there(LA)???
New Hampshire
No waiting periods
Open carry legal except must be unloaded in vehicle
CCW shall issue. $10.00 for 4 years
CLEO sign offs on C3 easy
Silencers legal with Federal reg not for hunting
Machineguns legal with Federal Reg not for hunting
Short barreled rifle or shotgun legal with Federal reg
AOW legal with Fereral reg.
Carry with CCW everywhere but Courts or Jails and Fed bldgs
Recognizes many other state CCW if reciprical
Easy non-resident CCW expensive at $20.00 for 4 years.
Only major problem is we border MA and have to hear Mumbles Mennino whine about our gun laws or lack thereof.
No waiting periods
Open carry legal except must be unloaded in vehicle
CCW shall issue. $10.00 for 4 years
CLEO sign offs on C3 easy
Silencers legal with Federal reg not for hunting
Machineguns legal with Federal Reg not for hunting
Short barreled rifle or shotgun legal with Federal reg
AOW legal with Fereral reg.
Carry with CCW everywhere but Courts or Jails and Fed bldgs
Recognizes many other state CCW if reciprical
Easy non-resident CCW expensive at $20.00 for 4 years.
Only major problem is we border MA and have to hear Mumbles Mennino whine about our gun laws or lack thereof.
shooter94
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I live in California as well. This statement in itself answers the thread topic. Anywhere there's a large concentration of foreigners, and society's new genteel folk...there will be general paranoia concerning firearms and those who choose them as recreation.
It's all about fear and ignorence.
It's all about fear and ignorence.
I live in Masachusetts
...Eddie pointed out earlier that it could be worse.Up to a point I agree...on th eother hand;it varies incredibly from city&town to city&town.Chiefs of Police swing WAY too much weight(they are the issuing authority under CH180;and INTERPRET the law instead of read it ).
:banghead:
...Eddie pointed out earlier that it could be worse.Up to a point I agree...on th eother hand;it varies incredibly from city&town to city&town.Chiefs of Police swing WAY too much weight(they are the issuing authority under CH180;and INTERPRET the law instead of read it ). :banghead:For those who live in Texas...
If I move there from California, do I need to register my guns with the state, or anybody else?
How long do I need to be a resident before I can purchase a handgun?
Thanks - just received notice that I am transferring to the free state of Texas.
Jerry
If I move there from California, do I need to register my guns with the state, or anybody else?
How long do I need to be a resident before I can purchase a handgun?
Thanks - just received notice that I am transferring to the free state of Texas.
Jerry
Big_R
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Pete f summed it up pretty well for MN. Another thing to mention is the shooting range protection law. It's pretty good.
Ryan
Ryan
drbironhead
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I live in FL never moving. Great state for gun owners and ccw. Wish we can open carry i wouldent but its a right that i think we should have non the less.
tegemu
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FLORIDA - Need I say more?
Rey B
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Indiana does ok
Shall issue LTC no training fee is $30 for 5 years and a new lifetime license was just approved and signed by the governor (not sure on price I think about $100.00)
State constitution says: The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State.
Open carry if you have a license although concealed is recommended
45 state licenses recognized as valid (and New York City)
Castle Doctrine, and Stand Your Ground laws enacted in the last few months
Lots of free shooting ranges in state fish and wildlife areas
Class III legal with federal license
We can't use centerfire rifles for deer hunting but you can blast coyotes with what you like
For better details http://www.packing.org/state/indiana/
Shall issue LTC no training fee is $30 for 5 years and a new lifetime license was just approved and signed by the governor (not sure on price I think about $100.00)
State constitution says: The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State.
Open carry if you have a license although concealed is recommended
45 state licenses recognized as valid (and New York City)
Castle Doctrine, and Stand Your Ground laws enacted in the last few months
Lots of free shooting ranges in state fish and wildlife areas
Class III legal with federal license
We can't use centerfire rifles for deer hunting but you can blast coyotes with what you like
For better details http://www.packing.org/state/indiana/
Punkermonkey
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California Resident
If I equated my states gun laws to a crime, I would probably have to go with Domestic Violence. They get drunk, smack me around and leave me with two black eyes and a split lip. I stay with them because I think they will change and I love them but do nothing about it the whole time. When the cops show up, I say it's all my fault and refuse to press charges. After a good beating every November, I'll go spend a week at my sisters place out of state to get away. The whole time I'm there she will try to convince my to leave the jerk and come live where it's safe, but I won't listen.
If I equated my states gun laws to a crime, I would probably have to go with Domestic Violence. They get drunk, smack me around and leave me with two black eyes and a split lip. I stay with them because I think they will change and I love them but do nothing about it the whole time. When the cops show up, I say it's all my fault and refuse to press charges. After a good beating every November, I'll go spend a week at my sisters place out of state to get away. The whole time I'm there she will try to convince my to leave the jerk and come live where it's safe, but I won't listen.
Rexrider
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Textbook case of BVS (Battered Voter Syndrome).
Long time lurker--first time posting.
Grew up in eastern Washington state and lived in eastern Oregon in the 90s--both good to and for gun owners--CC and open carry.
Live in Tennessee--good here, too. Not as many carry, and have never seen anyone open carry here.
But, I think in Tennessee most folks EXPECT you to have a gun!
Grew up in eastern Washington state and lived in eastern Oregon in the 90s--both good to and for gun owners--CC and open carry.
Live in Tennessee--good here, too. Not as many carry, and have never seen anyone open carry here.
But, I think in Tennessee most folks EXPECT you to have a gun!
Squawker
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Nevada is pretty decent. Shall issue state, though the local Sheriff has up to 120 days to issue, and the Sheriff of Clark County usually takes the full amount. registration of hand guns only in Las Vegas and Reno area. CCW requires an 8 hour course, and the CCW permit exempts you from the background check (and $25 fee). If you don't have a CCW, the blue registration card eliminates the waiting period. You can carry the weapon concealed in a car without a CCW, as long as it's not on your person (the city of North Las Vegas however, does not allow this). I believe that open carry is legal, but unless you want to meet the Metro police "up close and personal" I wouldn't recommend it. Clark County (Las Vegas is in Clark County) is building a public outdoor shooting range, probably the best use of public funds I've seen in a while (we have the best local government money can buy). It's a shame that Nevada doesn't offer reciprocity to other states, but a nonresident permit is available, and you can shorten the waiting time by applying to a Sheriff of a county other than Clark (residents don't have that option. Unsure of Class III.
Michigan
"plusses"
- Shall issue
- CPL (concealed pistol license) valid for 5 years
- CPL acts as exemption from NICS
- no formal re-traing required for CPL renewal
- Open carry legal
- Full auto legal (as of about 3 months ago)
- Castle law in place as of July 1
- No magazine or ammo restrictions, other than for hunting
- Preemption (cities cannot restrict more than state law)
- Target shooting legal on most state land (NOT state "parks")
- Hunting legal on most state land (not "parks" or where population
is too dense)
- Hunting restrictions are sensable:
- Shotguns & pistols only in lower 1/3 of state for deer
- pistols in lower 1/3 limited to straight walled cartidges for deer
- Rifle, shotgun & pistols legal for deer in upper 2/3 of state
- rimfire legal for small game all over
- no rimfire for deer
- semi auto rifles limited to 5 rounds in mag for deer hunting
- pistols limited to 8 rounds or less in mag and chamber for deer
- pistols limited to .35 cal or larger for deer
- shotgun only for turkey
- no explosive, incinderary or FMJ for hunting
"minuses"
- pistols (defined as rifled barrel and overal length under 19 inches) must
be regstered ("safety inspected")
- purchase of pistol requires CPL or purchase permit
- purchase permit is only valid for 10 days
- carry of pistol in or on a vehicle requires CPL or unloaded, cased & in trunk.
- transport of a long gun in vehicle requires unloaded, cased and in trunk.
- CPL costs ~$100, plus the cost of a training class (say another 100 - 150)
- suppressors not legal (yet - AG is still debating)
- SBRs and AOWs not legal.
- open carry in highly populated areas is not advised (hassles)
- CPL not valid in:
- schools
- day cares
- bars (places with more than 50% of revenue from sale of alcholol for
consumption on premises)
- Sporting events
- entertainment venues with seats for more than 1500
- hospitals
- court houses
- churches (unless you get permission)
Overall, most people treat gun owners as normal folks. In the urban areas (Detroit, Flint, Pontiac) the papers say all kinds of bad things against gun owners. Some city goverments (especially urban areas) try to find ways to make life difficult. Very few businesses are openly anti gun.
AKs ARE occasionally used for deer hunting (with limited capacity magazines). The magazine capacity limit for huning applies only while hunting. A dowel placed int he mag to limit capacity is perfectly legal, and can be removed as soon as you are done hunting.
"plusses"
- Shall issue
- CPL (concealed pistol license) valid for 5 years
- CPL acts as exemption from NICS
- no formal re-traing required for CPL renewal
- Open carry legal
- Full auto legal (as of about 3 months ago)
- Castle law in place as of July 1
- No magazine or ammo restrictions, other than for hunting
- Preemption (cities cannot restrict more than state law)
- Target shooting legal on most state land (NOT state "parks")
- Hunting legal on most state land (not "parks" or where population
is too dense)
- Hunting restrictions are sensable:
- Shotguns & pistols only in lower 1/3 of state for deer
- pistols in lower 1/3 limited to straight walled cartidges for deer
- Rifle, shotgun & pistols legal for deer in upper 2/3 of state
- rimfire legal for small game all over
- no rimfire for deer
- semi auto rifles limited to 5 rounds in mag for deer hunting
- pistols limited to 8 rounds or less in mag and chamber for deer
- pistols limited to .35 cal or larger for deer
- shotgun only for turkey
- no explosive, incinderary or FMJ for hunting
"minuses"
- pistols (defined as rifled barrel and overal length under 19 inches) must
be regstered ("safety inspected")
- purchase of pistol requires CPL or purchase permit
- purchase permit is only valid for 10 days
- carry of pistol in or on a vehicle requires CPL or unloaded, cased & in trunk.
- transport of a long gun in vehicle requires unloaded, cased and in trunk.
- CPL costs ~$100, plus the cost of a training class (say another 100 - 150)
- suppressors not legal (yet - AG is still debating)
- SBRs and AOWs not legal.
- open carry in highly populated areas is not advised (hassles)
- CPL not valid in:
- schools
- day cares
- bars (places with more than 50% of revenue from sale of alcholol for
consumption on premises)
- Sporting events
- entertainment venues with seats for more than 1500
- hospitals
- court houses
- churches (unless you get permission)
Overall, most people treat gun owners as normal folks. In the urban areas (Detroit, Flint, Pontiac) the papers say all kinds of bad things against gun owners. Some city goverments (especially urban areas) try to find ways to make life difficult. Very few businesses are openly anti gun.
AKs ARE occasionally used for deer hunting (with limited capacity magazines). The magazine capacity limit for huning applies only while hunting. A dowel placed int he mag to limit capacity is perfectly legal, and can be removed as soon as you are done hunting.
VERMONT
Superb gun freedom:
No waits.
No permits required for carry, concealed or exposed.
No purchasing limits.
Plenty of shooting ranges.
However, no class III ownership.
Vermont is very odd in that the state is literally crawling with liberals-- not classical liberals or even just old fashioned liberal-Democrats-- but honest to goodness Progressive Liberal Socialists; yet we have been able to maintain a state with superb gun freedoms. It helps that we have very little crime, and what few murders we have are usually performed with sharp or blunt objects, not firearms.
It also helps that we have a superb State Constitution which would make it very difficult to tamper with our RKBA.
The bottom line is that Vermont is at the top for Liberal/Socialist government with the anomaly of being as pro-gun as any other state. It's a strange combo.
Superb gun freedom:
No waits.
No permits required for carry, concealed or exposed.
No purchasing limits.
Plenty of shooting ranges.
However, no class III ownership.
Vermont is very odd in that the state is literally crawling with liberals-- not classical liberals or even just old fashioned liberal-Democrats-- but honest to goodness Progressive Liberal Socialists; yet we have been able to maintain a state with superb gun freedoms. It helps that we have very little crime, and what few murders we have are usually performed with sharp or blunt objects, not firearms.
It also helps that we have a superb State Constitution which would make it very difficult to tamper with our RKBA.
The bottom line is that Vermont is at the top for Liberal/Socialist government with the anomaly of being as pro-gun as any other state. It's a strange combo.
BigFatKen
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WI sucks
I once had a Milwaukee Policeman detain me and question me for 30 minutes because he saw a rifle case through the rear window of my station wagon. He called it "readily accessible", a crime.
More recently, my wife was driving south on I-75 in FL. She had to use the wayside restroom ~11pm. These punk kids hassel her so she pulls out her gun and points it towards ground. They start screaming call 911, so one of them does. LEOs arrive and are very nice to her. They found drugs or something on one kid. All punks hauled away. LEOs were looking for a reason to stop these hasseling kids for a while and its them who call 911.
I once had a Milwaukee Policeman detain me and question me for 30 minutes because he saw a rifle case through the rear window of my station wagon. He called it "readily accessible", a crime.
More recently, my wife was driving south on I-75 in FL. She had to use the wayside restroom ~11pm. These punk kids hassel her so she pulls out her gun and points it towards ground. They start screaming call 911, so one of them does. LEOs arrive and are very nice to her. They found drugs or something on one kid. All punks hauled away. LEOs were looking for a reason to stop these hasseling kids for a while and its them who call 911.
Hal Romberg
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Hey Boom Stick,
At the risk of becoming personna non grata in the UK, it sounds like it's time for a good shake-up over there. I know there's no constitutionally protected right over there to stand on, but flat out denying a person the right to defend himself seems downright totalitarian. Y'all need a new constitution. "Try to remember the 5th of November".....
At the risk of becoming personna non grata in the UK, it sounds like it's time for a good shake-up over there. I know there's no constitutionally protected right over there to stand on, but flat out denying a person the right to defend himself seems downright totalitarian. Y'all need a new constitution. "Try to remember the 5th of November".....
BHPshooter
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Nobody has touched on Utah yet.
Purchases: no waiting, no restrictions, no limits, no bans. If the feds say it's okay
, you can get it in Utah.
Our CFP is the 2nd most recognized and reciprocated, right behind Florida.
Getting the CFP isn't too bad, but could be better -- take a concealed carry class (4 hrs, IIRC), fill out the paperwork, get fingerprinted, get it notarized, take some passport photos, and pay the Bureau of Criminal Investigations $55 bucks. The wait can vary from 2 weeks to 2 months. I got mine in about 3 weeks.
Utah is the only state in the union (last time I checked) that you can take your concealed pistol into a school. Yep, teachers can carry. We are only restricted from carrying into a jail/mental health facility, secure areas of airports, and secure courthouses -- my town courthouse only has metal detectors for the district court. My mother works at the county court, where the judge and many of the other clerks have their permits. I'm working on my Mom.
We've got lots of gun stores. We have quite a few ranges, and TONS of BLM land to shoot on if you don't like actual ranges.
The communists on the UofU campus have been trying to make life harder for us CFP holders, but for the most part, the state has told them to shove it.
Best of all, there are a lot of high-quality shooters here. We've got many THR/TFL folks around, too.
Utah's a great place to be.
Wes
Purchases: no waiting, no restrictions, no limits, no bans. If the feds say it's okay
, you can get it in Utah.Our CFP is the 2nd most recognized and reciprocated, right behind Florida.
Getting the CFP isn't too bad, but could be better -- take a concealed carry class (4 hrs, IIRC), fill out the paperwork, get fingerprinted, get it notarized, take some passport photos, and pay the Bureau of Criminal Investigations $55 bucks. The wait can vary from 2 weeks to 2 months. I got mine in about 3 weeks.
Utah is the only state in the union (last time I checked) that you can take your concealed pistol into a school. Yep, teachers can carry.
We are only restricted from carrying into a jail/mental health facility, secure areas of airports, and secure courthouses -- my town courthouse only has metal detectors for the district court. My mother works at the county court, where the judge and many of the other clerks have their permits. I'm working on my Mom.We've got lots of gun stores. We have quite a few ranges, and TONS of BLM land to shoot on if you don't like actual ranges.
The communists on the UofU campus have been trying to make life harder for us CFP holders, but for the most part, the state has told them to shove it.
Best of all, there are a lot of high-quality shooters here. We've got many THR/TFL folks around, too.
Utah's a great place to be.
Wes
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jamz
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Maine Report
Overall, I'd give it an A-.
Good:
Shall Issue, need training, permit cost is $35.00 for 4 years
Open carry a-ok except in Portland
Hunting is a way of life up here, so lots of firearms
Class III a-ok
No gun bans, restrictions, lists
No waiting
No paper required to buy, possess, own, use a gun (other than photo ID to buy to prove age)
Heckova good gun shop in Kittery
Lots of available land to shoot on
State Preemption
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**Maine State Constitution Article I, Section 16**
Every citizen has a right to keep and bear arms and this right shall never be questioned.
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Could be better:
Not much reciprocity, nothing local. You'd think ME and NH would get it together.
No Castle Doctrine or stand your ground law
Can't CCW in schools
Overall, I'd give it an A-.
Good:
Shall Issue, need training, permit cost is $35.00 for 4 years
Open carry a-ok except in Portland
Hunting is a way of life up here, so lots of firearms
Class III a-ok
No gun bans, restrictions, lists
No waiting
No paper required to buy, possess, own, use a gun (other than photo ID to buy to prove age)
Heckova good gun shop in Kittery
Lots of available land to shoot on
State Preemption
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**Maine State Constitution Article I, Section 16**
Every citizen has a right to keep and bear arms and this right shall never be questioned.
*****************
Could be better:
Not much reciprocity, nothing local. You'd think ME and NH would get it together.
No Castle Doctrine or stand your ground law
Can't CCW in schools
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