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Constitutional Carry State Map

March 21, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

constitutional carry state map
Full map below.

The number of pro-gun states flipping the bird to big government is growing. Some of them are doing so by passing Constitutional Carry legislation, while others are taking a more indirect approach.

Before we get there, let me answer the following question for those who don’t know:

What is Constitutional Carry?

Constitutional carry, or permitless carry, is when a state says any legal person can carry a firearm for self-defense without a permit. Other websites FALSELY claim that this applies to open and concealed carry, but each state sets its own rules.

I strongly urge you to check your state’s rules, as some states only apply this to their residents, or say that it must be concealed carry.

For example, North Dakota is on the below map, but it only applies to residents. This means that if you were to go to that state with your gun, you need to have a permit from your state that has reciprocity with it.

Some states also only allow Constitutional Carry for concealed handguns. For example, North Dakota and Utah both only allow Constitutional Carry for concealed handguns. It does not apply to open carry as other websites falsely claim.

Constitutional Carry Map:

I thought it’d be a good idea to put together a map of Constitutional Carry states, and update it each time a new state joins the ranks.

The states that are green on the below map are those that are current Constitutional Carry states, or those with passed legislation, but with laws that haven’t reached their effective date as of yet.

Tennessee, for example, goes live on July 1st, 2021. Wyoming, while already active for residents, gets concealed carry for all legal residents of the US as of July 1, 2021. Iowa is active as of July 1, 2021.

The blue states are those where a permit or license is still required in order to carry a concealed gun for self-defense.

Recent additions to the above map are Alabama and Ohio. Alabama’s permitless carry starts on January 1, 2023, while Ohio’s starts on June 12, 2022.

Each time a new state passes permitless carry legislation I’ll be sure to update the above map so we can keep you updated as much as possible.

Leave your thoughts on this in the comments below.

Filed Under: Concealed Carry, Defensive Gun, Gun Info Tagged With: concealed carry, constitutional carry, open carry, self-defense

About Joshua Gillem

Josh is a lifelong practitioner and student of the gun. He grew up shooting/hunting with his dad, and was given his first gun, a 12 gauge shotgun, when just a small boy. After high school, he joined the Marines where his love for firearms blossomed as he qualified with an M16A2, an M9, and a 240G. Josh has been writing about firearms and tactics for several years, is a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, and believes that each individual person has the right to self-defense by any means necessary. Currently residing in gun-friendly North Carolina, he carries a concealed gun on a daily basis, even in his own house.

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