The Law for Carrying Firearms in Public in Every State

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May 25, 2023 8:01 am

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Massachusetts
> Open carry of handguns: Permit Required
> Open carry of long guns: Permit Required
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 3.4 per 100,000 people – the lowest of 50 states (247 total)

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Michigan
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 15.4 per 100,000 people – 23rd lowest of 50 states (1,544 total)

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Minnesota
> Open carry of handguns: Permit Required
> Open carry of long guns: Permit Required
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 10.0 per 100,000 people – 9th lowest of 50 states (573 total)

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Mississippi
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2016
> Gun deaths in 2021: 33.9 per 100,000 people – the highest of 50 states (962 total)

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Missouri
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2017
> Gun deaths in 2021: 23.2 per 100,000 people – 9th highest of 50 states (1,414 total)

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