Verified Firearm Specifications

AL1053 — shall issue (permit not required)

Citation: Ala. Code § 13A-11-85

The issuance of a permit to carry a pistol pursuant to Section 13A-11-75 or the recognition of a nonresident license under this section does not impose a general prohibition on the carrying of a pistol without a permit.

AL1003 — shall issue

Citation: Ala. Code § 13A-11-75

The sheriff of a county, upon the application of any person residing in that county, within 30 days from receipt of a complete application and accompanying fee, shall issue or renew a permit for such person to carry a pistol in a vehicle or concealed on or about his or her person within this state for one to five year increments, as requested by the person seeking the permit, from date of issue, unless the sheriff...

AK1004 — shall issue (permit not required)

Citation: Permit-less CCW allowed through change to Alaska Stat. § 11.61.220; Permit rules described in Alaska Stat. § 18.65.700 et seq.

§ 11.61.220(a) A person commits the crime of misconduct involving weapons in the fifth degree if the person (1) is 21 years of age or older and knowingly possesses a deadly weapon, other than an ordinary pocket knife or a defensive weapon, (A) that is concealed on the person, and, when contacted by a peace officer, the person fails to (i) immediately inform the peace officer of that possession; or (ii) allow the...

AK1003 — shall issue

Citation: Alaska Stat. § 18.65.700 et seq.

Sec. 18.65.700. Permit to carry a concealed handgun. (a) The department shall issue a permit to carry a concealed handgun to a person who (1) applies in person at an office of the Alaska State Troopers; (2) qualifies under AS 18.65.705; (3) submits on an application form approved by the department the information required under AS 18.65.705 and 18.65.710; the department shall post on the department's website the...

AK1002 — prohibited

Citation: Alaska Stat. § 11.55.010

It is unlawful for a person to carry concealed about his person, in any manner, [enumerated weapons].

AZ1007 — shall issue (permit not required)

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3102(A)

A person commits misconduct involving weapons by knowingly: 1. Carrying a deadly weapon except a pocket knife concealed on his person or within his immediate control in or on a means of transportation: (a) In the furtherance of a serious offense as defined in section 13-706, a violent crime as defined in section 13-901.03 or any other felony offense; or (b) When contacted by a law enforcement officer and failing to...

AZ1006 — shall issue

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3112

E. The department of public safety shall issue a permit to an applicant who meets all of the following conditions: 1. Is a resident of this state. 2. Is twenty-one years of age or older. 3. Is not under indictment for and has not been convicted in any jurisdiction of a felony. 4. Does not suffer from mental illness and has not been adjudicated mentally incompetent or committed to a mental institution.5.

AZ1005 — prohibited

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3102(A)

A person commits misconduct involving weapons by knowingly: 1. Carrying a deadly weapon except a pocket knife concealed on his person.

AR1052 — shall issue (permit not required)

Citation: Ark. Code Ann. §§ 5-73-101 (10); Ark. Code Ann. §§ 5-73-120(c)(4)

[AR became a "permit not required state by changing the definition of being upon a "journey", one of the permissible conditions under which a gun can be carried without a CCW permit] (10) “Journey” means a person has left his or her home or the curtilage of his or her home either on foot, horseback, bicycle, or in an automobile for any purpose or duration; (c) A person is presumed to be carrying a weapon with a...

AR1025 — shall issue

Citation: Taff v. State, 2018 Ark. App. 488

Merely possessing a weapon is not a crime in the State of Arkansas. See Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-120(a) (providing that “[a] person commits the offense of carrying a weapon if he or she possesses a handgun … on or about his person … with a purpose to attempt to unlawfully employ the handgun … as a weapon against a person”).

AR1003 — shall issue

Citation: Ark. Code Ann. § 5-73-309

The Director of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall issue a license to carry a concealed handgun if the applicant: [lists criteria (1) through (14)].

AR1002 — prohibited

Citation: Ark. Stat. Ann. § 5-73-120(a)

A person commits the offense of carrying a weapon if he possesses a handgun, knife, or club on or about his person, in a vehicle occupied by him, or otherwise readily available for use with a purpose to employ it as a weapon against a person.

CA1118 — shall issue

Citation: Cal Penal Code § 26150

(a) When a person applies for a new license or license renewal to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person, the sheriff of a county shall issue or renew a license to that person upon proof of all of the following: (1) The applicant is not a disqualified person to receive such a license, as determined in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 26202.

CA1107 — shall issue

Citation: NEW YORK STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSN., INC. v. BRUEN

On June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 597 U.S. ____ (2022) determined that “may issue” concealed carry laws were unconstitutional, though they explicitly stated that Delaware, Connecticut and Rhode Island’s versions of “may issue” laws were not unconstitutional.

CA1007 — may issue

Citation: Before 2012: Cal. Penal Code § 12050; after 2012: Cal Penal Code § 25400 (crime of carrying concealed weapon); licensing covered by Cal Penal Code § 26150 et seq.

§ 26150. License to carry concealed weapon; Issuance by sheriff. (a) When a person applies for a license to carry a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person, the sheriff of a county may issue a license to that person upon proof of all of the following: (1) The applicant is of good moral character. (2) Good cause exists for issuance of the license.

CO1008 — shall issue

Citation: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-203

Beginning May 17, 2003, except as otherwise provided in this section, a sheriff shall issue a permit to carry a concealed handgun to an applicant.

CO1007 — may issue

Citation: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 40-12-105

Unlawfully Carrying a Concealed Weapon. (1) A person commits a class 2 misdemeanor if he knowingly and unlawfully (b) Carries a firearm concealed on or About his Person.

CT1008 — shall issue

Citation: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-28(b)

Upon the application of any person having a bona fide permanent residence within the jurisdiction of any such authority, such chief of police, warden or selectman may issue a temporary state permit to such person to carry a pistol or revolver within the state, provided such authority shall find that such applicant intends to make no use of any pistol or revolver which such applicant may be permitted to carry under...

CT1007 — may issue

Citation: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-28(b)

Upon the application of any person having a bona fide permanent residence within the jurisdiction of any such authority, such chief of police, warden or selectman may issue a temporary state permit to such person to carry a pistol or revolver within the state, provided such authority shall find that such applicant intends to make no use of any pistol or revolver which such applicant may be permitted to carry under...

DE1005 — may issue

Citation: Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, §§ 1441, 1442

§ 1441. License to carry concealed deadly weapons. (a) A person of full age and good moral character desiring to be licensed to carry a concealed deadly weapon for personal protection or the protection of the person's property may be licensed to do so when the following conditions have been strictly complied with [lists conditions]... § 1442.

DC1065 — shall issue

Citation: NEW YORK STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSN., INC. v. BRUEN

On June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 597 U.S. ____ (2022) determined that “may issue” concealed carry laws were unconstitutional, though they explicitly stated that Delaware, Connecticut and Rhode Island’s versions of “may issue” laws were not unconstitutional.

DC1039 — shall issue

Citation: Wrenn v. District of Columbia, 864 F.3d 650 (D.C. Cir. 2017)

Held "good reason" to fear injury element of D.C. Code Ann. § 22-4506(a) unconstitutional.

DC1064 — may issue

Citation: D.C. Code Ann. § 22-4506(a)

(a) The Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (“Chief”) may, upon the application of a person having a bona fide residence or place of business within the District of Columbia, or of a person having a bona fide residence or place of business within the United States and a license to carry a pistol concealed upon his or her person issued by the lawful authorities of any State or subdivision of the United...

DC1063 — may issue

Citation: D.C. Code Ann. § 22-4506(a)

DC1004 — may issue

Citation: D.C. Code Ann. § 22-4506(a)

The Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department ("Chief") may, upon the application of a person having a bona fide residence or place of business within the District of Columbia, or of a person having a bona fide residence or place of business within the United States and a license to carry a pistol concealed upon his or her person issued by the lawful authorities of any State or subdivision of the United States,...

FL1063 — shall issue (permit not required)

Citation: Fla. Stat. § 790.01

Carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms. (1) A person is authorized to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm, as that term is defined in s. 790.06(1), if he or she: (a) Is licensed under s. 790.06; or (b) Is not licensed under s. 790.06, but otherwise satisfies the criteria for receiving and maintaining such a license under s. 790.06(2)(a)-(f) and (i)-(n), (3), and (10).

FL1006 — shall issue

Citation: Fla. Stat. § 790.06

(2) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall issue a license if the applicant: [lists requirements (a) through (n)].

FL1005 — may issue

Citation: Fla. Stat. §§ 790.01, 790.06 (1969, 1949)

§ 790.01 Carrying concealed weapons. … (2) Whoever shall carry a concealed firearm, as defined herein, on or about his person, shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment in the state penitentiary for not more than five (5) years or by fine of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment. ...

GA1062 — shall issue (permit not required)

Citation: Ga. Code § 16-11-126 (f)

Notwithstanding Code Sections 12-3-10, 27-3-1.1, 27-3-6, and 16-12-122 through 16-12-127, any lawful weapons carrier may carry a weapon in all parks, historic sites, or recreational areas, as such term is defined in Code Section 12-3-10, including all publicly owned buildings located in such parks, historic sites, and recreational areas, in wildlife management areas, and on public transportation; provided, however,...

GA1007 — shall issue

Citation: Ga. Code Ann. § 16-11-129(a)

Application for weapons carry license or renewal license; term. The judge of the probate court of each county shall, on application under oath, on payment of a fee of $30.00, and on investigation of applicant pursuant to subsections (b) and (d) of this Code section, issue a weapons carry license or renewal license valid for a period of five years to any person whose domicile is in that county or who is on active...

GA1005 — may issue

Citation: Ga. Code § 26-2904 (1976)

26-2904. License to carry pistol or revolver. (a) The judge of the probate court of each county may, on application under oath and on payment of a fee of fifteen dollars, issue a license, either in term time or during vacation, valid for a period of three years, to residents of that county, authorizing them to carry any pistol or revolver.

GA1006 — prohibited

Citation: Ga. Code § 26-5101 (1935)

26-5101. (347 P. C.) Carrying concealed weapons. Any person having or carrying about his person, unless in an open manner and fully exposed to view, any kind of metal knucks, pistol, dirk, sword in a cane, spear, bowie knife, or any other kind of knives manufactured and sold for the purpose of offense and defense, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (Cobb, 848, 849. Acts 1882-3, p. 48; 1898, p. 60.)

HI1105 — shall issue

Citation: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-9

(a) The chief of police of a county shall grant a license to an applicant to carry a pistol or revolver and ammunition concealed on the licensee's person within the State, if the applicant: (1) Satisfies each of the criteria established by or pursuant to subsection (d); (2) Is not prohibited under section 134-7 from the ownership, possession, or control of a firearm and ammunition; (3) Is not found to be lacking the...

HI1084 — shall issue

Citation: NEW YORK STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSN., INC. v. BRUEN

On June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 597 U.S. ____ (2022) determined that “may issue” concealed carry laws were unconstitutional, though they explicitly stated that Delaware, Connecticut and Rhode Island’s versions of “may issue” laws were not unconstitutional.

HI1005 — may issue

Citation: Haw. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 134-9

(a) In an exceptional case, when an applicant shows reason to fear injury to the applicant's person or property, the chief of police of the appropriate county may grant a license to an applicant who is a citizen of the United States of the age of twenty-one years or more or to a duly accredited official representative of a foreign nation of the age of twenty-one years or more to carry a pistol or revolver and...

ID1007 — shall issue (permit not required)

Citation: Idaho Code Ann. § 18-3302

(3) No person shall carry concealed weapons on or about his person without a license to carry concealed weapons, except: (a) In the person's place of abode or fixed place of business; (b) On property in which the person has any ownership or leasehold interest; (c) On private property where the person has permission to carry concealed weapons from any person with an ownership or leasehold interest; (d) Outside the...