The Law for Carrying Firearms in Public in Every State

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May 25, 2023 8:01 am

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Colorado
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 17.8 per 100,000 people – 18th highest of 50 states (1,064 total)

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Connecticut
> Open carry of handguns: Permit Required
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 6.7 per 100,000 people – 6th lowest of 50 states (248 total)

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Delaware
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 16.6 per 100,000 people – 23rd highest of 50 states (158 total)

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Florida
> Open carry of handguns: Prohibited
> Open carry of long guns: Prohibited
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal, effective July 1, 2023
> Gun deaths in 2021: 14.1 per 100,000 people – 17th lowest of 50 states (3,142 total)

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Georgia
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2022
> Gun deaths in 2021: 20.3 per 100,000 people – 14th highest of 50 states (2,200 total)

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