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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