Selected State Laws on Open and Concealed Carry
Selected State Laws on Open and Concealed Carry
Concealed Weapons Laws
Concealed Weapons Laws
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People who may legally possess and even openly carry weapons can't always place those weapons in their pockets or otherwise conceal them without breaking the law.
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Possession of a Prohibited Weapon: Laws and Penalties
The Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms, but there are limits. Read here about what kinds of weapons are often prohibited, the circumstances that make having weapons illegal, and the legal consequences of breaking these laws.
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Using a Gun for Self-Defense: Laws and Consequences
Laws in every state spell out when and whether you can use a gun to defend yourself or someone else.
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Red Flag Laws: Constitutionality and Enforcement of Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Learn about state laws that allow law enforcement, family members, and sometimes other community members to request court orders to disarm people who pose a risk of gun violence.
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Unlawful Discharge of a Weapon
Unlawful discharge of a weapon crimes can be either misdemeanor or felony offenses depending on the state and the circumstances of the case.
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Whether you can legally carry a gun in your car depends on where you live and travel, what kind of gun you own, what kind of gun permit you have, where in the car you’ve placed the gun, and more.
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Are Fireworks Legal in California?
California limits the kinds of fireworks people can legally have and restricts the places they can set them off.
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Is it Legal to Own Hand Grenades?
Private citizens may not possess live grenades built for the military. But what about home-made devices? It’s sometimes difficult to know whether a particular device qualifies as a “hand grenade.”
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Fireworks Sale and Use on Indian Reservations
Is it legal for tribes to sell fireworks when it is not legal elsewhere in a state?
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Stun Gun Laws and Permit Requirements
Regulations on stun guns and Tasers are inconsistent across the United States, but courts have struck down complete bans on consumer possession or carrying of these weapons.
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Homemade Guns: Are They Legal? Must They Be Registered?
Privately made guns, including ghost guns and 3D guns aren't heavily regulated by the federal government, but some federal restrictions still apply. And a growing number of states have outlawed untraceable homemade guns.
