The Law for Carrying Firearms in Public in Every State

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May 25, 2023 8:01 am

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Kansas
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2015
> Gun deaths in 2021: 17.3 per 100,000 people – 21st highest of 50 states (503 total)

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Kentucky
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2019
> Gun deaths in 2021: 21.1 per 100,000 people – 13th highest of 50 states (947 total)

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Louisiana
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Residents with military service only since 2022
> Gun deaths in 2021: 29.1 per 100,000 people – 2nd highest of 50 states (1,314 total)

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Maine
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2015
> Gun deaths in 2021: 12.6 per 100,000 people – 14th lowest of 50 states (178 total)

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Maryland
> Open carry of handguns: Permit Required
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 15.2 per 100,000 people – 22nd lowest of 50 states (915 total)

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