Understanding Gun Laws In The USA Comprehensive State-by-State Breakdown

Alabama

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 19 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/alabama/

Alaska

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for all firearms
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/alaska/

Arizona

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Permit optional; no permit required for concealed carry in most situations
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/arizona/

Arkansas

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/arkansas/

California

Firearms Allowed: Handguns (approved list), rifles (limited semi-automatic), shotguns
Magazines Allowed: 10-round limit
Age Restrictions: 21 for all firearms
Waiting Period: 10 days
Open Carry: Restricted
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit, which is issued at the discretion of local authorities
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/california/

Colorado

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: 15-round limit
Age Restrictions: 18 for all firearms
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal in most areas
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/colorado/

Connecticut

Firearms Allowed: Handguns (permit required), rifles (restricted list), shotguns
Magazines Allowed: 10-round limit
Age Restrictions: 21 for handguns, 18 for long guns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Generally not allowed
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/connecticut/

Delaware

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal with a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/delaware/

Florida

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: 3 days for handguns
Open Carry: Not allowed
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/florida/

Georgia

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/georgia/

Hawaii

Firearms Allowed: Handguns (permit required), rifles (limited), shotguns
Magazines Allowed: 10-round limit
Age Restrictions: 21 for all firearms
Waiting Period: 14 days
Open Carry: Rarely permitted
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit, difficult to obtain
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/hawaii/

Idaho

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for all firearms
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Permit optional; no permit required for concealed carry in most situations
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/idaho/

Illinois

Firearms Allowed: Handguns (FOID required), rifles (limited), shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: 72 hours
Open Carry: Restricted
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/illinois/

Indiana

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/indiana/

Iowa

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/iowa/

Kansas

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for all firearms
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Permit optional; no permit required for concealed carry
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/kansas/

Kentucky

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Permit optional; no permit required for concealed carry
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/kentucky/

Louisiana

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/louisiana/

Maine

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for all firearms
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Permit optional; no permit required for concealed carry
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/maine/

Maryland

Firearms Allowed: Handguns (permit required), rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: 10-round limit
Age Restrictions: 21 for handguns, 18 for long guns
Waiting Period: 7 days
Open Carry: Restricted
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/maryland/

Massachusetts

Firearms Allowed: Handguns (license required), rifles (restricted list), shotguns
Magazines Allowed: 10-round limit
Age Restrictions: 21 for handguns, 18 for long guns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Generally not allowed
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/massachusetts/

Michigan

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/michigan/

Minnesota

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal with a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/minnesota/

Mississippi

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/mississippi/

Missouri

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/missouri/

Montana

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for all firearms
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Permit optional; no permit required for concealed carry
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/montana/

Nebraska

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Not allowed
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/nebraska/

Nevada

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/nevada/

New Hampshire

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for all firearms
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Permit optional; no permit required for concealed carry
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/new-hampshire/

New Jersey

Firearms Allowed: Handguns (permit required), rifles (restricted list), shotguns
Magazines Allowed: 10-round limit
Age Restrictions: 21 for all firearms
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Generally not allowed
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/new-jersey/

New Mexico

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/new-mexico/

New York

Firearms Allowed: Handguns (permit required), rifles (restricted list), shotguns
Magazines Allowed: 10-round limit
Age Restrictions: 21 for handguns, 18 for long guns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Restricted
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/new-york/

North Carolina

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/north-carolina/

North Dakota

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Permit optional; no permit required for concealed carry in most situations
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/north-dakota/

Ohio

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/ohio/

Oklahoma

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Permit optional; no permit required for concealed carry
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/oklahoma/

Oregon

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/oregon/

Pennsylvania

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/pennsylvania/

Rhode Island

Firearms Allowed: Handguns (permit required), rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: 10-round limit
Age Restrictions: 21 for handguns, 18 for long guns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Generally not allowed
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/rhode-island/

South Carolina

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal with a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/south-carolina/

South Dakota

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Permit optional; no permit required for concealed carry
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/south-dakota/

Tennessee

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal with a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/tennessee/

Texas

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal with a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/texas/

Utah

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/utah/

Vermont

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for all firearms
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Permit optional; no permit required for concealed carry
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/vermont/

Virginia

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/virginia/

Washington

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: 10-round limit
Age Restrictions: 21 for all firearms
Waiting Period: 10 days
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/washington/

West Virginia

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Permit optional; no permit required for concealed carry
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/west-virginia/

Wisconsin

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Requires a permit
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/wisconsin/

Wyoming

Firearms Allowed: Handguns, rifles, shotguns
Magazines Allowed: Standard capacity
Age Restrictions: 18 for long guns, 21 for handguns
Waiting Period: None
Open Carry: Legal without a permit
Concealed Carry: Permit optional; no permit required for concealed carry
More Information: https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/wyoming/

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