Wildalaska
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Which states are the most pro-guns? or, which ones are the most anti-guns?
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WildneedisaywhyAlaska
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lostone1413
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AZ is for now one of the more Pro-Gun states but you must remember we are getting a ton of nuts moving here from the state way to the left of us or should I say to the West of us! Like a cancer all it does is spread
Ivy Mike
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Nevada is pretty loose on gun laws.
Shall issue CCW (you must qualify with your carry piece(s) though)
Class 3 allowed
Open carry is allowed
No carry into schools/govt buildings/etc (your feelings may differ on this)
No state AWB.
A mans home is his castle
I love it here!
Shall issue CCW (you must qualify with your carry piece(s) though)
Class 3 allowed
Open carry is allowed
No carry into schools/govt buildings/etc (your feelings may differ on this)
No state AWB.
A mans home is his castle
I love it here!
ShootAndHunt
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Ok, it seems many states are more pro-gun than CT, which got a A- in Brady 's stupid and insane grade list
I will definitely go to on of the so-called D or F states from this iron curtain when I get my new job.
PS. Alaska is nice, but isn't the weather too cold there? I wish I could go for a Alaska hunting trip one day!
I will definitely go to on of the so-called D or F states from this iron curtain when I get my new job. PS. Alaska is nice, but isn't the weather too cold there?
I wish I could go for a Alaska hunting trip one day!geekWithA.45
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Pennsylvania:
Carry Permits:
Shall Issue, $19/5years some counties as quick as 5 days, soley on a background check. No courses, nada.
Carry restricted areas: Primary and secondary schools, courtrooms, judges chambers. Gov't must provide lockers to check your weapon in. There's none of that "no bar, restaurants with > 50% of revenue from alcohol" nonsense.
Purchase:
Nics check & paperwork, 15 minutes from selection to your car, no limits.
Open Carry: Legal outside of PHL (and possibly other 1st class cities)
AWB: None.
NFA/Suppressors, etc: OK, state penalties for noncompliance with federal law.
Armor: OK, as long as you're not doing a felony
Knives: OK, as long as they aren't spring loaded
Other than the fact that we're surrounded, what's not to like?
Carry Permits:
Shall Issue, $19/5years some counties as quick as 5 days, soley on a background check. No courses, nada.
Carry restricted areas: Primary and secondary schools, courtrooms, judges chambers. Gov't must provide lockers to check your weapon in.
There's none of that "no bar, restaurants with > 50% of revenue from alcohol" nonsense.Purchase:
Nics check & paperwork, 15 minutes from selection to your car, no limits.
Open Carry: Legal outside of PHL (and possibly other 1st class cities)
AWB: None.
NFA/Suppressors, etc: OK, state penalties for noncompliance with federal law.
Armor: OK, as long as you're not doing a felony
Knives: OK, as long as they aren't spring loaded
Other than the fact that we're surrounded, what's not to like?
gunsmith
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knife laws!
At least in CA you can carry a large folder.
In AZ and FL if you have a ccw you can also carry nunchuks and large folders,pepper spray,swords,battle axes.
I don't understand states that let you carry a .45 but not a cold steel grande vaquero because it has a 6 inch blade or a .357 magnum but not a pair of chucks.
I say that the right to KABA means (as T Jefferson said) "All the terrible weapons of war".
How is Alaska and VT on these and class three issues?
I know in VT you can not carry rifles in your car because of poaching (which sux because I would rather bring a rifle to a gun fight)
Can you drink in a bar in NV and ccw?
I don't drink at all my self but can't stand those dumb laws that say I can't even go to a concert or restaurant due to somebody else may be drinking...
lot of Class three mentioned here,but what about AOW's can you carry those cool short barrelled rifles and shotties? like the pwc krinkov and SAW?...what about batons,baseball bats?
Whips what about whips?
At least in CA you can carry a large folder.
In AZ and FL if you have a ccw you can also carry nunchuks and large folders,pepper spray,swords,battle axes.
I don't understand states that let you carry a .45 but not a cold steel grande vaquero because it has a 6 inch blade or a .357 magnum but not a pair of chucks.
I say that the right to KABA means (as T Jefferson said) "All the terrible weapons of war".
How is Alaska and VT on these and class three issues?
I know in VT you can not carry rifles in your car because of poaching (which sux because I would rather bring a rifle to a gun fight)
Can you drink in a bar in NV and ccw?
I don't drink at all my self but can't stand those dumb laws that say I can't even go to a concert or restaurant due to somebody else may be drinking...
lot of Class three mentioned here,but what about AOW's can you carry those cool short barrelled rifles and shotties? like the pwc krinkov and SAW?...what about batons,baseball bats?
Whips what about whips?
USMC_2674, our CCW is perfectly valid in those jurisdictions. My wife got her CCW in Henderson. The particular laws you are referring to apply to unlicensed individuals.
The only truly odious gun law in Nevada is Clark County's (Las Vegas et al) handgun registration law.
The only truly odious gun law in Nevada is Clark County's (Las Vegas et al) handgun registration law.
mattx109
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Vermont
I'd have to say Vermont is probably the most gun-friendly state when you simply look at the laws, particularly in regard to concealed carry. I'm not a hunter, so I can't tell you what that situation is like. Most of the guys I know that hunt do so on out-of-state trips.
The only real problem with Vermont is Chittenden county, in which most of Vermont lives. Burlington (our biggest city) is a major college town and, as such, extremely liberal. You'll see lots of "progressive" politics in the city and surrounding areas, but none of this has had an impact on firearms.
Unfortunately, Peter Clavelle is running for governor, which could be bad. He's switched from the Progressive to Democatic party for the campaign, and he's hoping to upset the current governor, Jim Douglas, a republican. Clavelle was mayor of Burlington for several years, and Burlington does have some restrictions on carry (no public parks, for example, though there's no way you could know this without digging for the statute; no signs or other indications to be found).
Even so, there's no permit required to carry here, and for the most part, you can carry wherever you like (save the usual government buildings and such).
I'd have to say Vermont is probably the most gun-friendly state when you simply look at the laws, particularly in regard to concealed carry. I'm not a hunter, so I can't tell you what that situation is like. Most of the guys I know that hunt do so on out-of-state trips.
The only real problem with Vermont is Chittenden county, in which most of Vermont lives. Burlington (our biggest city) is a major college town and, as such, extremely liberal. You'll see lots of "progressive" politics in the city and surrounding areas, but none of this has had an impact on firearms.
Unfortunately, Peter Clavelle is running for governor, which could be bad. He's switched from the Progressive to Democatic party for the campaign, and he's hoping to upset the current governor, Jim Douglas, a republican. Clavelle was mayor of Burlington for several years, and Burlington does have some restrictions on carry (no public parks, for example, though there's no way you could know this without digging for the statute; no signs or other indications to be found).
Even so, there's no permit required to carry here, and for the most part, you can carry wherever you like (save the usual government buildings and such).
Take a long hard look at Tennessee (except Memphis and Shelby County): Very gun friendly, easy carry permit (doesn't REQUIRE concealed although almost all of us do), no permit required to purchase or possess, instant check with no waiting period, lots of great shooting ranges and clubs, Class III friendly (got a dealer 15 minutes from my rural home!), lots of hunting opportunities.
No state income tax (more money to buy guns and ammo).
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No state income tax (more money to buy guns and ammo).
Chut1st (ask questions later)
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Gray Peterson
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Open Carry is legal in PHL as long as you have a PA LTCF or other recognized permit.
geekWithA.45
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Lonnie Wilson: I was referring to permitless carry. Sorry, my bad. the PA LTCF is pretty much an "anything goes" get out of jail free card, except for the very few forbidden places (primary/secondary schools, courtrooms/chambers)
grislyatoms
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New Mexico is pretty decent.
Open carry, shall issue, (both have some restrictions). Since automobiles are considered "extended domain" you can carry concealed in your car without a "permit".
Open carry, shall issue, (both have some restrictions). Since automobiles are considered "extended domain" you can carry concealed in your car without a "permit".
Old Dog
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Washingon!
Lonnie Wilson did a super job in enumerating (at least, IMO) why Washington is such a great state for gun owners. Plus, you've got great fishing, hunting, two mountain ranges and you will never get bored driving anywhere, the scenery is majestic. Cost of living is moderate -- no state income tax! Climate is great, winters are mild (the rain is just a myth we perpetuate to keep the Californians from coming up en masse).
Add the Arlington Training Center, Arlington, Snohomish county as a good indoor range facility, plus some great gun shows every month.
Lonnie Wilson did a super job in enumerating (at least, IMO) why Washington is such a great state for gun owners. Plus, you've got great fishing, hunting, two mountain ranges and you will never get bored driving anywhere, the scenery is majestic. Cost of living is moderate -- no state income tax! Climate is great, winters are mild (the rain is just a myth we perpetuate to keep the Californians from coming up en masse).
Add the Arlington Training Center, Arlington, Snohomish county as a good indoor range facility, plus some great gun shows every month.
State name Resident permits Non-resident permits Shall-issue
1 Alaska yes no yes
2 Arizona yes yes yes
3 Arkansas yes no yes
4 Colorado yes no yes
5 Connecticut yes yes yes
6 Florida yes yes yes
7 Georgia yes no yes
8 Idaho yes yes yes
9 Indiana yes yes yes
10 Kentucky yes no yes
11 Louisiana yes no yes
12 Maine yes yes yes
13 Michigan yes no yes
14 Minnesota yes yes yes
15 Mississippi yes no yes
16 Missouri yes no yes
17 Montana yes no yes
18 Nevada yes yes yes
19 New Hampshire yes yes yes
20 New Mexico yes no yes
21 North Carolina yes no yes
22 North Dakota yes yes yes
23 Ohio yes no yes
24 Oklahoma yes no yes
25 Oregon yes yes yes
26 Pennsylvania yes yes yes
27 South Carolina yes no yes
28 South Dakota yes no yes
29 Tennessee yes yes yes
30 Texas yes yes yes
31 Utah yes yes yes
32 Virginia yes yes yes
33 Washington yes yes yes
34 West Virginia yes no yes
35 Wyoming yes no yes
1 Alaska yes no yes
2 Arizona yes yes yes
3 Arkansas yes no yes
4 Colorado yes no yes
5 Connecticut yes yes yes
6 Florida yes yes yes
7 Georgia yes no yes
8 Idaho yes yes yes
9 Indiana yes yes yes
10 Kentucky yes no yes
11 Louisiana yes no yes
12 Maine yes yes yes
13 Michigan yes no yes
14 Minnesota yes yes yes
15 Mississippi yes no yes
16 Missouri yes no yes
17 Montana yes no yes
18 Nevada yes yes yes
19 New Hampshire yes yes yes
20 New Mexico yes no yes
21 North Carolina yes no yes
22 North Dakota yes yes yes
23 Ohio yes no yes
24 Oklahoma yes no yes
25 Oregon yes yes yes
26 Pennsylvania yes yes yes
27 South Carolina yes no yes
28 South Dakota yes no yes
29 Tennessee yes yes yes
30 Texas yes yes yes
31 Utah yes yes yes
32 Virginia yes yes yes
33 Washington yes yes yes
34 West Virginia yes no yes
35 Wyoming yes no yes
spacemanspiff
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fwiw, although alaska does not issue non-resident permits, they do honor permits from all other states.
and i'm pretty sure non residents are also allowed to carry concealed WITHOUT having any permit.
edit - oh yeah, if any of you are going to move to alaska, you'll need to bring some single females that are willing to at least give me the time of day.
and i'm pretty sure non residents are also allowed to carry concealed WITHOUT having any permit.
edit - oh yeah, if any of you are going to move to alaska, you'll need to bring some single females that are willing to at least give me the time of day.
Ditto Arkansas being pretty good.
The reason we lack a bunch of ranges is that we are just now getting to the point where the culture of shooting in your own backyard, or on Uncle Billy Bob's back 40 acres is just now starting to get problematic.
More ranges should start popping up.
In Arkansas, lever-action 30-30s aren't even considered to be actual guns......more like fashion accessories that most of us get for Christmas sometime around the year we turn 12 or 13.....
hillbilly
The reason we lack a bunch of ranges is that we are just now getting to the point where the culture of shooting in your own backyard, or on Uncle Billy Bob's back 40 acres is just now starting to get problematic.
More ranges should start popping up.
In Arkansas, lever-action 30-30s aren't even considered to be actual guns......more like fashion accessories that most of us get for Christmas sometime around the year we turn 12 or 13.....
hillbilly
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Oklahoma is a solid firearms-friendly state.
Our CCW is a little onerous, and costs too much (IMHO), but well worth it. Does require a safety course, and is now good for five years.
Our state Constitution explicitly grants the "right to keep and bear arms" in defense of "home, person, or property," plus we have the "Make my day" law that I gather is like a "castle" law in other states. It just flat out says, in fancy legal jargon of course, that if someone unlawfully breaks into your home a person is authorized to use "deadly force," and can't be sued, either.
Hunting is good, too, plenty of game and all the normal seasons & pretty typical restrictions.
Ranges are another matter. They're scarce. The best one in my area is probably the Oklahoma City Gun Club--it's all outdoors in a beautiful setting, lots of diverse shooting ranges, covered pavillions to shoot from, etc. It's a private club, and has a waiting list for membership, but if you join it's a beautiful place to shoot and plink.
I think Oklahoma had a "D-" on that link to the Brady list I looked up, so we must be doing something right!
Our CCW is a little onerous, and costs too much (IMHO), but well worth it. Does require a safety course, and is now good for five years.
Our state Constitution explicitly grants the "right to keep and bear arms" in defense of "home, person, or property," plus we have the "Make my day" law that I gather is like a "castle" law in other states. It just flat out says, in fancy legal jargon of course, that if someone unlawfully breaks into your home a person is authorized to use "deadly force," and can't be sued, either.
Hunting is good, too, plenty of game and all the normal seasons & pretty typical restrictions.
Ranges are another matter. They're scarce. The best one in my area is probably the Oklahoma City Gun Club--it's all outdoors in a beautiful setting, lots of diverse shooting ranges, covered pavillions to shoot from, etc. It's a private club, and has a waiting list for membership, but if you join it's a beautiful place to shoot and plink.
I think Oklahoma had a "D-" on that link to the Brady list I looked up, so we must be doing something right!
Shanghai McCoy
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I'll second the motion for Oklahoma(have I mentioned lately that I miss Oklahoma?)There are two very good gun clubs near Tulsa,Red Castle and Oil Capitol gun club.Both have excellent facilities and Red Castle has an indoor range in Tulsa as well as the outdoor club grounds.I was there when we got CCW and the wife and I were instructors.Good place and good people.
Wildalaska
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ya aint gonna pull a McGreevy? OK, offer to trade your Bryco collection for a sister or sumpin
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bud45
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In Alabama...
...each county is responsible for CCW issue, but here in Mobile County, as long as you are not a felon and have only had a speeding ticket or two (no domestic violence), no problem- best $20/year I've spent! Not only that, I have a letter from years ago that the AL A.G. confirmed that open carry is legal in the state. Of course, discretion plays a part here. I carry open in my yard, when I'm hunting, etc., but I tend not to in wide-open public. The police will most likely bother you about it, but legally, there's nothing they can do about it.
AND, with all us Bubbas hunting down here, no problem! Of course, you cannot carry in a Fed bldg. or where alcohol is served. I don't drink anyway so no problem.
...each county is responsible for CCW issue, but here in Mobile County, as long as you are not a felon and have only had a speeding ticket or two (no domestic violence), no problem- best $20/year I've spent! Not only that, I have a letter from years ago that the AL A.G. confirmed that open carry is legal in the state. Of course, discretion plays a part here. I carry open in my yard, when I'm hunting, etc., but I tend not to in wide-open public. The police will most likely bother you about it, but legally, there's nothing they can do about it.
AND, with all us Bubbas hunting down here, no problem! Of course, you cannot carry in a Fed bldg. or where alcohol is served. I don't drink anyway so no problem.
I'm an Illinois resident and I went shooting in IN yesterday. It seems like they are more lax. They didn't even ask for an ID. Here in IL, they check for your FOID (Firearms Owner Identification).
But I've heard that the further south you get in IL; the more friendly they are towards gun issues.
But I've heard that the further south you get in IL; the more friendly they are towards gun issues.
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