Mississippi
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MS1003 — prohibited
Citation:
Miss. Code Ann. Sec. 15-829 (1917)
829. (1103.) Deadly weapons-Carrying of concealed. Any person who carries concealed, in whole or in part, any bowie knife, dirk knife, butcher knife, pistol, brass or metallic knuckles, slingshot, sword or other deadly weapon of like kind or description, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, or by...
Effective:
1906-01-01 Superseded:
1990-07-01
Missouri
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MO1009 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.030
1. A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons, except as otherwise provided by sections 571.101 to 571.121, if he or she knowingly: (1) Carries concealed upon or about his or her person a knife, a firearm, a blackjack or any other weapon readily capable of lethal use into any area where firearms are restricted under section 571.107.
Effective:
2017-01-01
Missouri
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MO1008 — shall issue
Citation:
Mo. Rev. Stat. Sec. 571.101 et seq
1. All applicants for concealed carry permits issued pursuant to subsection 7 of this section must satisfy the requirements of sections 571.101 to 571.121. If the said applicant can show qualification as provided by sections 571.101 to 571.121, the county or city sheriff shall issue a concealed carry permit authorizing the carrying of a concealed firearm on or about the applicant's person or within a vehicle.
Effective:
2004-02-26 Superseded:
2017-01-01
Missouri
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
MO1072 — shall issue
Citation:
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.090(3)
1. A permit to acquire a concealable firearm shall be issued by the sheriff of the county in which the applicant resides, if all of the statements in the application are true, and the applicant: (1) Is at least twenty-one years of age, a citizen of the United States and has resided in this state for at least six months; (2) Has not pled guilty to or been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term...
Effective:
1981-09-28 Superseded:
2007-08-28
Missouri
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
MO1007 — prohibited
Citation:
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.030
1. A person commits the crime of unlawful use of weapons if he or she knowingly: (1) Carries concealed upon or about his or her person a knife, a firearm, a blackjack or any other weapon readily capable of lethal use.
Effective:
1874-01-01 Superseded:
2004-02-26
Montana
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MT1053 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-316
45-8-316. Carrying concealed firearms -- exemption. (1) A person who carries or bears concealed upon the individual's person a firearm shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding 6 months, or both. ... (3) This section does not apply to a person eligible to possess a firearm under state or federal law.
Effective:
2021-02-18
Montana
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MT1004 — shall issue
Citation:
Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-321(1)
A county sheriff shall, within 60 days after the filing of an application, issue a permit to carry a concealed weapon to the applicant. The permit is valid for 4 years from the date of issuance. An applicant must be a United States citizen who is 18 years of age or older and who holds a valid Montana driver's license or other form of identification issued by the state that has a picture of the person identified.
Effective:
1991-05-16 Superseded:
2021-02-18
Montana
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
MT1003 — may issue
Citation:
Mont. Code Ann. § 5-37-11306 (1935)
Any judge of a district court of this state may grant permission to carry or bear concealed or otherwise a pistol or revolver for a term not exceeding one year. All applications for such permission must be made by petition filed with the clerk of the district court, for the filing of which petition no charge shall be made.
Effective:
1919-01-01 Superseded:
1991-05-16
Nebraska
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
NE1056 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
Neb.Rev.St. § 28-1202.01 (1)
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person, other than a minor or a prohibited person, may carry a concealed handgun anywhere in Nebraska, with or without a permit under the Concealed Handgun Permit Act.
Effective:
2023-09-02
Nebraska
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
NE1006 — shall issue
Citation:
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2430
Until January 1, 2010, the permit to carry a concealed handgun shall be issued by the Nebraska State Patrol within five business days after completion of the applicant's criminal history record information check, if the applicant has complied with this section and has met all the requirements of section 69-2433.
Effective:
2007-08-31 Superseded:
2023-09-02
Nebraska
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
NE1055 — may issue
Citation:
Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 28-1202.01, 69-2441
Sec. 4. (1) Application for a permit to carry a concealed handgun shall be made in person at any Nebraska State Patrol Troop Headquarters or office provided by the patrol for purposes of accepting such an application.
Effective:
2006-07-05 Superseded:
2007-08-31
Nebraska
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
NE1005 — prohibited
Citation:
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1202(1)
Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person who carries a weapon or weapons concealed on or about his or her person such as a revolver, pistol, bowie knife, dirk or knife with a dirk blade attachment, brass or iron knuckles, or any other deadly weapon commits the offense of carrying a concealed weapon.
Effective:
1977-01-01 Superseded:
2007-01-01
Nevada
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
NV1005 — shall issue
Citation:
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.366
1. Upon receipt by a sheriff of an application for a permit, including an application for the renewal of a permit pursuant to NRS 202.3677, the sheriff shall conduct an investigation of the applicant to determine if the applicant is eligible for a permit.
Effective:
1995-07-07
Nevada
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
NV1004 — may issue
Citation:
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.350.4
The sheriff of any county may, upon written application by a resident of that county showing the reason or the purpose for which a concealed weapon is to be carried, issue a permit authorizing the applicant to carry in this state the concealed weapon described in the permit, except that no permit may be granted to any person to carry a switchblade knife.
Effective:
1923-01-01 Superseded:
1995-07-07
New Hampshire
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
NH1029 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 159:6
The availability of a license to carry a loaded pistol or revolver under this section or under any other provision of law shall not be construed to impose a prohibition on the unlicensed transport or carry of a firearm in a vehicle, or on or about one’s person, whether openly or concealed, loaded or unloaded, by a resident, nonresident, or alien if that individual is not otherwise prohibited by statute from...
Effective:
2017-02-22
New Hampshire
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
NH1004 — shall issue
Citation:
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 159:6 et seq
I. (a) The selectmen of a town, the mayor or chief of police of a city or a full-time police officer designated by them respectively, the county sheriff for a resident of an unincorporated place, or the county sheriff if designated by the selectmen of a town that has no police chief, upon application of any resident of such town, city, or unincorporated place, or the director of state police, or some person...
Effective:
1923-01-01 Superseded:
2017-02-22
New Jersey
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
NJ1072 — 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
New Jersey
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
NJ1085 — shall issue
Citation:
New Jersey Statutes Annotated 2C:58-4 (a)
a. Scope and duration of authority. Any person who holds a valid permit to carry a handgun issued pursuant to this section shall be authorized to carry a handgun in a holster concealed on their person in all parts of this State, except as prohibited by subsection e. of N.J.S.2C:39-5 and section 7 of P.L.2022, c. 131 (C.2C:58-4.6).
Effective:
2022-12-22
New Jersey
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
NJ1006 — may issue
Citation:
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:58-4
c. Investigation and approval. Each application shall in the first instance be submitted to the chief police officer of the municipality in which the applicant resides, or to the superintendent, (1) if the applicant is an employee of an armored car company, or (2) if there is no chief police officer in the municipality where the applicant resides, or (3) if the applicant does not reside in this State.
Effective:
1924-01-01 Superseded:
2022-06-23
New Mexico
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
NM1004 — shall issue
Citation:
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 29-19-4
A. The department shall issue a concealed handgun license to an applicant who: (1) is a citizen of the United States; (2) is a resident of New Mexico or is a member of the armed forces whose permanent duty station is located in New Mexico or is a dependent of such a member; (3) is twenty-one years of age or older; (4) is not a fugitive from justice; (5) has not been convicted of a felony in New Mexico or any other...
Effective:
2004-01-01
New Mexico
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
NM1003 — prohibited
Citation:
N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-7-2
§ 30-7-2. Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon. A. Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon consists of carrying a concealed loaded firearm or any other type of deadly weapon anywhere, except in the following cases: (1) in the person's residence or on real property belonging to him as owner, lessee, tenant or licensee; (2) in a private automobile or other private means of conveyance, for lawful protection of the...
Effective:
1953-01-01 Superseded:
2004-01-01
New York
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
NY1069 — 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
New York
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
NY1008 — may issue
Citation:
N.Y. Penal Law § 400.00(2)(f)
A license for a pistol or revolver, other than an assault weapon or a disguised gun, shall be issued to … (f) have and carry concealed, without regard to employment or place of possession, by any person when proper cause exists for the issuance thereof.
Effective:
1973-08-10 Superseded:
2022-06-23
North Carolina
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
NC1006 — shall issue
Citation:
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-415.10 et seq
§ 14-415.12. Criteria to qualify for the issuance of a permit. (a) The sheriff shall issue a permit to an applicant if the applicant qualifies under the following criteria: (1) The applicant is a citizen of the United States or has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence as defined in 8 U.S.C.
Effective:
1995-07-10
North Carolina
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
NC1005 — prohibited
Citation:
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-269
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, except when on his own premises, willfully and intentionally to carry concealed about his person any bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slung shot, loaded cane, metallic knuckles, razor, shurikin, stun gun, pistol, gun or other deadly weapon of like kind. This section does not apply to an ordinary pocket knife carried in a closed position.
Effective:
1917-01-01 Superseded:
1995-07-10
North Dakota
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
ND1027 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-04-01; 62.1-04-02
62.1-04-01. An individual may carry a handgun unless the individual is otherwise prohibited. 62.1-04-02. An individual who is a citizen or legal resident of the United States and is at least twenty-one years of age, may carry any firearm or dangerous weapon concealed unless otherwise prohibited by law.
Effective:
2017-08-01
North Dakota
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
ND1004 — shall issue
Citation:
N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-04-01 et seq.
62.1-04-03. License to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon concealed -- Class 1 firearm license and class 2 firearm and dangerous weapon license. 1. The director of the bureau of criminal investigation shall issue a license to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon concealed upon review of an application submitted to the director if the following criteria are met: a.
Effective:
1985-04-15 Superseded:
2017-08-01
North Dakota
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
ND1003 — prohibited
Citation:
N.D. Code Sec. 62-0301 (1943)
62-0301. Carrying Concealed Weapons or Firearms Prohibited. No person, other than a police officer, shall carry concealed about his person any of the following weapons or firearms unless they are carried in the prosecution of or to effect a lawful and legitimate purpose: 1.
Effective:
1945-01-01 Superseded:
1985-04-15
Ohio
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
OH1051 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2923.111
(2) Regardless of whether the person has been issued a concealed handgun license, subject to the limitations specified in divisions (B)(3) and (C)(2) of this section, a person who is a qualifying adult may carry a concealed handgun that is not a restricted firearm anywhere in this state in which a person who has been issued a concealed handgun license may carry a concealed handgun.
Effective:
2022-06-13
Ohio
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
OH1004 — shall issue
Citation:
Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.124 et seq
§ 2923.125(D) (1) Except as provided in division (D)(3) of this section, within forty-five days after a sheriff's receipt of an applicant's completed application form for a concealed handgun license under this section, the supporting documentation, and, if not waived, the license fee, the sheriff shall make available through the law enforcement automated data system in accordance with division (H) of this section...
Effective:
2004-04-08 Superseded:
2022-06-13
Ohio
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
OH1003 — prohibited
Citation:
Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.12(A)
(A) No person shall knowingly carry or have, concealed on his or her person or concealed ready at hand, any deadly weapon or dangerous ordnance. (B) This section does not apply to officers, agents, or employees of this or any other state or the United States, or to law enforcement officers, authorized to carry concealed weapons or dangerous ordnance, and acting within the scope of their duties.
Effective:
1974-01-01 Superseded:
2004-04-08
Oklahoma
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
OK1031 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21, § 1272
The carrying of a firearm, concealed or unconcealed, loaded or unloaded, by a person who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older or by a person who is eighteen (18) years of age but not yet twenty-one (21) years of age and the person is a member or veteran of the United States Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard or was discharged under honorable conditions from the United States Armed Forces, Reserves or...
Effective:
2019-11-01
Oklahoma
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
OK1004 — shall issue
Citation:
Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21, § 1290.3
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is hereby authorized to license an eligible person to carry a concealed or unconcealed handgun as provided by the provisions of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.1 The authority of the Bureau shall be limited to the provisions specifically provided in the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act.
Effective:
1996-01-01 Superseded:
2019-11-01
Oklahoma
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
OK1003 — prohibited
Citation:
Okla. Stat. Ann. tit. 21, § 1272
§ 1272. Carrying weapons-Exceptions. It shall be unlawful for any person to carry upon or about his person, or in his portfolio or purse, any pistol, revolver, dagger, bowie knife, dirk knife, switchblade knife, spring-type knife, sword cane, knife having a blade which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife, blackjack, loaded cane, billy, hand...
Effective:
1971-05-24 Superseded:
1996-01-01
Oregon
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
OR1007 — shall issue
Citation:
Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.291(1)
The sheriff of a county, upon a person's application for an Oregon concealed handgun license, upon receipt of the appropriate fees and after compliance with the procedures set out in this section, shall issue the person a concealed handgun license if the person: [lists requirements (a) through (p)]
Effective:
1990-01-01
Oregon
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
OR1006 — may issue
Citation:
Or. Code Sec. 72-205 et seq.
72-205. Concealed weapons prohibited-Penalty-Exceptions. Except as otherwise provided in this act, it shall be unlawful for any person within this state to carry concealed upon his person or within any vehicle which is under his control or direction any pistol, revolver or other firearm capable of being concealed upon the person without having a license to carry such firearm, as hereinafter provided in section 8...
Effective:
1935-01-01 Superseded:
1990-01-01