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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Virginia
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 14.3 per 100,000 people – 19th lowest of 50 states (1,248 total)

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Washington
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 11.2 per 100,000 people – 12th lowest of 50 states (896 total)

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West Virginia
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2016
> Gun deaths in 2021: 17.3 per 100,000 people – 19th highest of 50 states (319 total)

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Wisconsin
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 13.5 per 100,000 people – 15th lowest of 50 states (793 total)

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Wyoming
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2011
> Gun deaths in 2021: 26.1 per 100,000 people – 5th highest of 50 states (155 total)

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