The Law for Carrying Firearms in Public in Every State

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May 25, 2023 8:01 am

Last Updated: June 9, 2023 2:08 pm

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South Dakota
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2019
> Gun deaths in 2021: 14.3 per 100,000 people – 18th lowest of 50 states (128 total)

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Tennessee
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2021
> Gun deaths in 2021: 22.8 per 100,000 people – 10th highest of 50 states (1,569 total)

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Texas
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2021
> Gun deaths in 2021: 15.6 per 100,000 people – 24th lowest of 50 states (4,613 total)

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Utah
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2021
> Gun deaths in 2021: 13.9 per 100,000 people – 16th lowest of 50 states (450 total)

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Vermont
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 1791
> Gun deaths in 2021: 11.9 per 100,000 people – 13th lowest of 50 states (83 total)

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