Idaho
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
ID1006 — shall issue
Citation:
Idaho Code Ann. § 18-3302(1)
The sheriff of a county, on behalf of the state of Idaho, shall, within ninety (90) days after the filing of an application by any person who is not disqualified from possessing or receiving a firearm under state or federal law, issue a license to the person to carry a weapon concealed on his person within this state.
Effective:
1990-04-05 Superseded:
2016-07-01
Idaho
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
ID1005 — may issue
Citation:
Idaho Code § 59-308-8407 (Oppenheim & Hart 1919)
If any person, excepting officials of a county, officials of the state of Idaho, officials of the United States, peace officers, guards of any jail, or any officer of any express company on duty, shall carry concealed upon or about his person, any dirk, dirk knife, bowie knife, dagger, sling shot, pistol, revolver, gun or any other deadly or dangerous weapon within the limits or confines of any city, town or...
Effective:
1909-01-01 Superseded:
1990-04-05
Illinois
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
IL1006 — shall issue
Citation:
430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/10(a)
The Department shall issue a license to carry a concealed firearm under this Act to an applicant who: (1) meets the qualifications of Section 25 of this Act [430 ILCS 66/25]; (2) has provided the application and documentation required in Section 30 of this Act [430 ILCS 66/30]; (3) has submitted the requisite fees; and (4) does not pose a danger to himself, herself, or others, or a threat to public safety as...
Effective:
2013-07-09
Illinois
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
IL1005 — prohibited
Citation:
1961 Laws, § 24-1
(a) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly: (4) Carries or possesses in any vehicle or concealed on or about his person except when on his land or in his own abode, legal dwelling, or fixed place of business, or on the land or in the legal dwelling of another person as an invitee with that person's permission, any pistol, revolver, stun gun or taser or other firearm, except that...
Effective:
1962-01-01 Superseded:
2013-07-09
Illinois
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
IL1073 — may issue
Citation:
430 ILCS 66/10
§ 10. Issuance of licenses to carry a concealed firearm. (a) The Illinois State Police shall issue a license to carry a concealed firearm under this Act to an applicant who: (1) meets the qualifications of Section 25 of this Act; (2) has provided the application and documentation required in Section 30 of this Act; (3) has submitted the requisite fees; and (4) does not pose a danger to himself, herself, or others,...
Effective:
1949-01-01 Superseded:
1962-01-01
Indiana
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
IN1059 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
Ind. Code Ann. § 14-16-1-23 (b)
(b) Subsection (a)(9) does not apply to a person who is carrying a firearm: (1) if: (A) the firearm is a handgun; and (B) the person is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law; [See notes]
Effective:
2022-07-01
Indiana
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
IN1006 — shall issue
Citation:
Ind. Code Ann. § 35-47-2-3(e)
If it appears to the superintendent that the applicant: (1) has a proper reason for carrying a handgun; (2) is of good character and reputation; (3) is a proper person to be licensed; and (4) is: (A) a citizen of the United States; or (B) not a citizen of the United States but is allowed to carry a firearm in the United States under federal law; the superintendent shall issue to the applicant a qualified or an...
Effective:
1980-01-15 Superseded:
2022-07-01
Indiana
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
IN1004 — may issue
Citation:
Ind. Code Sec. 35-23-4.1 (1973)
Sec. 3. Except as provided in section 4 of this chapter, no person shall carry a handgun in any vehicle or on or about his person, except in his place of abode, on his property or fixed place of business, without a license issued under this chapter.
Effective:
1973-04-23 Superseded:
1980-01-15
Indiana
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
IN1005 — prohibited
Citation:
Ind. Code Ann. Sec. 5-2345-449 (1915)
2345. Weapon-Carrying dangerous. Section 449. Every person, not being a traveler, who shall wear or carry any dirk, pistol, bowie-knife, dagger, sword in cane or any other dangerous or deadly weapon concealed, or who shall carry or wear any such weapon openly, with the intent or avowed purpose of injuring his fellowman, shall, on conviction, be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars.
Effective:
1831-02-10 Superseded:
1973-04-23
Iowa
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
IA1061 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.5
§ 724.5 Availability of permit not to be construed as prohibition on unlicensed carrying of weapons. The availability of a professional or nonprofessional permit to carry weapons under this chapter shall not be construed to impose a general prohibition on the otherwise lawful unlicensed carrying or transport, whether openly or concealed, of a dangerous weapon, including a loaded firearm.
Effective:
2021-07-01
Iowa
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
IA1006 — shall issue
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.7
1. Any person who is not disqualified under section 724.8, who satisfies the training requirements of section 724.9, and who files an application in accordance with section 724.10 shall be issued a nonprofessional permit to carry weapons.
Effective:
2011-01-01 Superseded:
2021-07-01
Iowa
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
IA1005 — may issue
Citation:
Iowa Code § 724.11
Applications for permits to carry weapons shall be made to the sheriff of the county in which the applicant resides. Applications from persons who are nonresidents of the state, or whose need to go armed arises out of employment by the state, shall be made to the commissioner of public safety.
Effective:
1962-01-01 Superseded:
2011-01-01
Kansas
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
KS1005 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6302
(a) Criminal carrying of a weapon is knowingly carrying: … (4) any pistol, revolver or other firearm concealed on one's person if such person is under 21 years of age, except when on such person's land or in such person's abode or fixed place of business.
Effective:
2015-07-01
Kansas
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
KS1004 — shall issue
Citation:
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-7c01 et seq.
75-7c03 License to carry concealed handgun; issuance; form; display on demand of law enforcement officer; reciprocity. (a) The attorney general shall issue licenses to carry concealed handguns to persons who comply with the application and training requirements of this act and who are not disqualified under K.S.A. 2010 Supp. 75-7c04, and amendments thereto.
Effective:
2007-01-01 Superseded:
2015-07-01
Kansas
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
KS1003 — prohibited
Citation:
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-4201
(a) Criminal use of weapons is knowingly: … (4) carrying any pistol, revolver or other firearm concealed on one's person except when on the person's land or in the person's abode or fixed place of business.
Effective:
1970-01-01 Superseded:
2007-01-01
Kentucky
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
KY1030 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 237
Persons age twenty-one (21) or older, and otherwise able to lawfully possess a firearm, may carry concealed firearms or other concealed deadly weapons without a license in the same locations as persons with valid licenses issued under KRS 237.110.
Effective:
2019-06-26
Kentucky
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
KY1004 — shall issue
Citation:
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 237.110 et seq.
(4) The Department of Kentucky State Police shall issue an original or renewal license if the applicant: [lists criteria (a) through (j)].
Effective:
1996-10-01 Superseded:
2019-06-26
Kentucky
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
KY1003 — prohibited
Citation:
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 527.020.
(1) A person is guilty of carrying a concealed weapon when he carries concealed a firearm or other deadly weapon on or about his person.
Effective:
1813-01-01 Superseded:
1996-10-01
Louisiana
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
LA1063 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
La. Rev. Stat. 14 § 95 (A)(1), (M)
M. The provisions of Subparagraph (A)(1)(a) of this Section shall not apply to a resident of Louisiana if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The person is twenty-one years of age or older. (2) The person is not prohibited from possessing a firearm under R.S. 14:95.1, R.S. 40:1379.3(C)(5) through (17), 18 U.S.C. 922(g), or any other state or federal law.
Effective:
2024-08-01
Louisiana
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
LA1005 — shall issue
Citation:
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1379.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the deputy secretary of public safety services of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall issue a concealed handgun permit to any citizen who qualifies for a permit under the provisions of this Section and may promulgate rules and adopt regulations regarding concealed handgun permits in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Effective:
1996-04-19
Louisiana
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
LA1003 — may issue
Citation:
La. Rev. Stat. 40:1379.1(F)
The chief law enforcement officer of a parish shall have the authority to issue a concealed handgun permit to an individual, which permit shall be valid only within the boundaries of the chief law enforcement officer's parish. Upon application, the officer shall personally perform a standard criminal record check.
Effective:
1975-08-05 Superseded:
1996-04-19
Louisiana
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
LA1004 — prohibited
Citation:
Acts 1855, no. 120 § 115
Be it further enacted … that whoever shall carry a weapon or weapons concealed on or about his person, such as pistols … shall be liable to prosecution by indictment or presentment.
Effective:
1855-01-01 Superseded:
1975-08-05
Maine
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
ME1005 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
25 Maine Rev. Stat. Ann. § 2001(A)(2)(A-1)
1. Display or carrying prohibited. A person may not, unless excepted by a provision of law: B. Wear under the person's clothes or conceal about the person's person a firearm, slingshot, knuckles, bowie knife, dirk, stiletto or other dangerous or deadly weapon usually employed in the attack on or defense of a person. 2. Exceptions.
Effective:
2015-10-15
Maine
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
ME1004 — shall issue
Citation:
25 Maine Rev. Stat. Ann. § 2001
Criteria for issuing permit. The issuing authority shall, upon written application, issue a permit to carry concealed firearms to any legal resident of that municipality who has demonstrated good moral character and who meets the following requirements (A through E).
Effective:
1985-09-19 Superseded:
2015-10-15
Maine
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
ME1003 — may issue
Citation:
Maine Ch. 217 (1917)
Sec 1: No person shall in a threatening manner display any firearm … nor shall wear under his clothes or concealed about his person any such firearm…unless first licensed so to do in the following manner. Sec. 2. Municipal officers may issue license.
Effective:
1917-01-01 Superseded:
1985-09-19
Maryland
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MD1065 — 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.
Effective:
2022-06-23
Maryland
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MD1005 — may issue
Citation:
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 4-203(b)(2), Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 5-301 et seq.
§ 5-306. Qualifications for permit. (a) In general. Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Secretary shall issue a permit within a reasonable time to a person who the Secretary finds: .....
Effective:
1972-01-01 Superseded:
2022-06-23
Massachusetts
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MA1068 — 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.
Effective:
2022-06-23
Massachusetts
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MA1004 — may issue
Citation:
Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 140, § 131
The licensing authority may deny the application or renewal of a license to carry, or suspend or revoke a license issued under this section if, in a reasonable exercise of discretion, the licensing authority determines that the applicant or licensee is unsuitable to be issued or to continue to hold a license to carry.
Effective:
1906-01-01 Superseded:
2022-06-23
Michigan
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MI1072 — shall issue
Citation:
Mich Comp. Laws Serv. Sec. 28.422 Sec. 2
Sec. 2. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this act, a person shall not do either of the following: (a) Purchase, carry, possess, or transport a pistol in this state without first having obtained a license for the pistol as prescribed in this section. (b) Purchase a firearm that is not a pistol in this state without first having obtained a license for the firearm as prescribed in this section.
Effective:
2024-02-13
Michigan
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MI1007 — shall issue
Citation:
Mich Comp. Laws Serv. Sec. 28.422 5b(7)
Until November 30, 2015, the concealed weapon licensing board and, beginning December 1, 2015, the county clerk shall issue and shall send by first-class mail a license to an applicant to carry a concealed pistol within the period required under this act if the concealed weapon licensing board or county clerk determines that all of the following circumstances exist: [lists requirements (a) through (n)].
Effective:
2001-07-01 Superseded:
2024-02-13
Michigan
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MI1006 — may issue
Citation:
Mich. Comp Laws § 28.422(3)
The commissioner or chief of police of a city, township, or village police department that issues licenses to purchase, carry, or transport pistols, or his or her duly authorized deputy, or the sheriff or his or her duly authorized deputy, in the parts of a county not included within a city, township, or village having an organized police department, in discharging the duty to issue licenses shall with due speed and...
Effective:
1927-01-01 Superseded:
2001-07-01
Minnesota
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MN1005 — shall issue
Citation:
Minn. Stat. § 624.714
Subd. 2. Where application made; authority to issue permit; criteria; scope. (a) Applications by Minnesota residents for permits to carry shall be made to the county sheriff where the applicant resides. Nonresidents, as defined in section 171.01, subdivision 42, may apply to any sheriff.
Effective:
2003-08-01
Minnesota
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MN1004 — may issue
Citation:
Minn. Stat. § 624.714(5)
No permit to carry shall be granted to a person unless the applicant: (a) Is not a person prohibited by section 624.713 from possessing a pistol; (b) Provides a firearms safety certificate recognized by the department of natural resources, evidence of successful completion of a test of ability to use a firearm supervised by the chief of police or sheriff or other satisfactory proof of ability to use a pistol safely;...
Effective:
1975-08-01 Superseded:
2003-08-01
Mississippi
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MS1005 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-101(24)
(24) A license under this section is not required for a loaded or unloaded pistol or revolver to be carried upon the person in a sheath, belt holster or shoulder holster or in a purse, handbag, satchel, other similar bag or briefcase or fully enclosed case if the person is not engaged in criminal activity other than a misdemeanor traffic offense, is not otherwise prohibited from possessing a pistol or revolver under...
Effective:
2016-04-15
Mississippi
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MS1004 — shall issue
Citation:
Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-101
The commissioner shall issue such a permit within thirty (30) days.
Effective:
1990-07-01 Superseded:
2016-04-15