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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Montana
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2021
> Gun deaths in 2021: 25.1 per 100,000 people – 7th highest of 50 states (280 total)

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Nebraska
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal, effective Sept. 10, 2023
> Gun deaths in 2021: 10.3 per 100,000 people – 10th lowest of 50 states (200 total)

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Nevada
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 19.8 per 100,000 people – 15th highest of 50 states (633 total)

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New Hampshire
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2017
> Gun deaths in 2021: 8.3 per 100,000 people – 7th lowest of 50 states (123 total)

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New Jersey
> Open carry of handguns: Prohibited
> Open carry of long guns: Permit Required
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 5.2 per 100,000 people – 3rd lowest of 50 states (475 total)

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