The Law for Carrying Firearms in Public in Every State

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May 25, 2023 8:01 am

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Hawaii
> Open carry of handguns: Permit Required
> Open carry of long guns: Permit Required
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 4.8 per 100,000 people – 2nd lowest of 50 states (71 total)

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Idaho
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2016
> Gun deaths in 2021: 16.3 per 100,000 people – 25th highest of 50 states (309 total)

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Illinois
> Open carry of handguns: Prohibited
> Open carry of long guns: Prohibited
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 16.1 per 100,000 people – 25th lowest of 50 states (1,995 total)

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Indiana
> Open carry of handguns: Permit Required
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2022
> Gun deaths in 2021: 18.4 per 100,000 people – 16th highest of 50 states (1,251 total)

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Iowa
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2021
> Gun deaths in 2021: 11.2 per 100,000 people – 11th lowest of 50 states (364 total)

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