Concealed carry is the ability to, legally carry a gun that is not plainly visible. This applies to carrying it on one's person, or inside their vehicle. While many states allow concealed carry of a firearm on one's person with a permit, most do not allow concealed carry in a vehicle, or have strict guidelines on how the gun must be stored.
Most states require the applicant be at least 21 to apply for a permit, along with other requirements unique from state to state. There is a fee invaulved in getting a CCW which varies widly from state to state. Some states honor the concealed carry permit of certain other states (see the Permits Honored section for a complete listing).
| State | Long-guns | Handguns |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No | Yes |
| Alaska | No | Yes |
| Arizona | Yes | Yes |
| Arkansas | No | Yes |
| California | Yes | Yes |
| Colorado | Yes | Yes |
| Connecticut | No | Yes |
| Delaware | Yes | Yes |
| District of Columbia | No | No |
| Florida | No | Yes |
| Georgia | Yes | Yes |
| Hawaii | No | Yes |
| Idaho | No | Yes |
| Illinois | No | Yes |
| Indiana | No | Yes |
| Iowa | No | Yes |
| Kansas | No | Yes |
| Kentucky | No | Yes |
| Louisiana | No | Yes |
| Maine | No | Yes |
| Maryland | No | Yes |
| Massachusetts | No | Yes |
| Michigan | No | Yes |
| Minnesota | No | Yes |
| Mississippi | No | Yes |
| Missouri | No | Yes |
| Montana | No | Yes |
| Nebraska | No | Yes |
| Nevada | No | Yes |
| New Hampshire | No | Yes |
| New Jersey | No | Yes |
| New Mexico | No | Yes |
| New York | Yes | Yes |
| North Carolina | No | Yes |
| North Dakota | No | Yes |
| Ohio | No | Yes |
| Oklahoma | No | Yes |
| Oregon | No | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | Yes |
| Rhode Island | No | Yes |
| South Carolina | No | Yes |
| South Dakota | No | Yes |
| Tennessee | No* | Yes |
| Texas | No | Yes |
| Utah | Yes | Yes |
| Vermont | Yes | Yes |
| Virginia | No | Yes |
| Washington | No | Yes |
| West Virginia | No | Yes |
| Wisconsin | No | Yes |
| Wyoming | Yes | Yes |
*Under certain conditions, see the law page for details.
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