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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Oklahoma
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Legal since 2019
> Gun deaths in 2021: 21.2 per 100,000 people – 12th highest of 50 states (836 total)

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Oregon
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 14.9 per 100,000 people – 21st lowest of 50 states (670 total)

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Pennsylvania
> Open carry of handguns: Allowed
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 14.8 per 100,000 people – 20th lowest of 50 states (1,905 total)

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Rhode Island
> Open carry of handguns: Permit Required
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 5.6 per 100,000 people – 5th lowest of 50 states (64 total)

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South Carolina
> Open carry of handguns: Permit Required
> Open carry of long guns: Allowed
> Permitless concealed carry: Illegal
> Gun deaths in 2021: 22.4 per 100,000 people – 11th highest of 50 states (1,136 total)

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