Which states allow open carry in US? (Full List)

18 August 2009 @ 12:18 pm EDT

The laws in the United States regarding open carry of handguns are vary from state to state. Below is the full list of open carry states:

States permit open carry without requiring the citizen to apply for any permit or license: (11)

Alaska

Montana

Idaho

Wyoming

Nevada

Arizona

New Mexico

South Dakota

Vermont

Kentucky

Virginia

States permit open carry with restrictions: (13)

Utah

North Dakota

Minnesota

Iowa

Tennessee

Mississippi

Georgia

Indiana

Maryland

New Jersey

Rhode Island

Connecticut

Massachusetts

States prohibit open carry: (7)

New York

Oklahoma

South Carolina

Arkansas

Texas

Illinois

Florida

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