Pennsylvania
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
PA1007 — shall issue
Citation:
18 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 6109(e)(1)
A license to carry a firearm shall be for the purpose of carrying a firearm concealed on or about one's person or in a vehicle and shall be issued if, after an investigation not to exceed 45 days, it appears that the applicant is an individual concerning whom no good cause exists to deny the license. A license shall not be issued to any of the following: [lists criteria (i) through (xiv)].
Effective:
1989-06-21
Pennsylvania
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
PA1006 — may issue
Citation:
18 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 6109 (1973)
The chief or head of any police force or police department of a city, and, elsewhere, the sheriff of a county, may, upon the application of any person, issue a license to such person to carry a firearm in a vehicle or concealed on or about his person within this Commonwealth for not more than one year from date of issue, if it appears that the applicant has good reason to fear an injury to his person or property, or...
Effective:
1973-06-06 Superseded:
1989-06-21
Rhode Island
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
RI1007 — may issue
Citation:
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-11
(a) The licensing authorities of any city or town shall, upon application of any person twenty-one (21) years of age or over having a bona fide residence or place of business within the city or town, or of any person twenty-one (21) years of age or over having a bona fide residence within the United States and a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver concealed upon his or her person issued by the...
Effective:
1927-01-01
South Carolina
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
SC1050 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
S.C. Code Ann. §§ 23-31-215 (O)(2)
(O)(1) A permit issued pursuant to this article is not required for a person: (2) The availability of a permit to carry a concealable weapon under this section must not be construed to prohibit the permitless transport or carrying of a firearm in a vehicle or on or about one's person, whether openly or concealed, loaded or unloaded, in a manner not prohibited by law.
Effective:
2024-03-07
South Carolina
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
SC1005 — shall issue
Citation:
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-215(A)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except subject to subsection (B), SLED must issue a permit, which is no larger than three and one-half inches by three inches in size, to carry a concealable weapon to a resident or qualified nonresident who is at least twenty-one years of age and who is not prohibited by state law from possessing the weapon upon submission of: [lists requirements 1-7].
Effective:
1996-08-23 Superseded:
2024-03-07
South Carolina
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
SC1003 — may issue
Citation:
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-120
(A) The State Law Enforcement Division may issue permits to a qualified person when the nature of his business or employment requires that he is exposed regularly to dangerous circumstances as determined by the division.
Effective:
1975-02-08 Superseded:
1996-08-23
South Carolina
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
SC1004 — prohibited
Citation:
S.C. Code Ann. § 1256
Any person carrying a pistol, dirk, slingshot, metal knuckles, razor, or other deadly weapon usually used for the infliction of personal injury, concealed about his person, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof before a court of competent jurisdiction, shall forfeit to the county the weapon so carried concealed, and if convicted in a municipal court said weapon shall be forfeited to said...
Effective:
1932-01-01 Superseded:
1975-02-08
South Dakota
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
SD1027 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7
The issuance of a permit to carry a concealed pistol under this chapter, or the recognition of nonresident permits to carry a concealed pistol under § 23-7-7.4, does not impose a general prohibition on the carry of a pistol without a permit.
Effective:
2019-07-01
South Dakota
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
SD1004 — shall issue
Citation:
S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7
A permit to carry a concealed pistol shall be issued to any person by the sheriff of the county in which the applicant resides. The permit shall be valid throughout the state and shall be issued pursuant to § 23-7-7.1.
Effective:
1985-03-13 Superseded:
2019-07-01
South Dakota
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
SD1003 — may issue
Citation:
S.D. Codified Laws 21.0107
The judge of a court of record, the chief of police of a municipality, the sheriff of a county, may upon the application of any person issue a license to such person to carry a pistol in a vehicle or concealed on or about his person within this state for not more than one year from date of issue, if it appears that the applicant has good reason to fear an injury to his person or property, or has any other proper...
Effective:
1935-01-01 Superseded:
1985-03-13
Tennessee
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
TN1055 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1307
(g) It is an exception to the application of subsection (a) [concerning unlawful carriage of weapons] that a person is carrying, whether openly or concealed, a handgun and: (1)(A) The person is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; or (B) The person is at least eighteen (18) years of age and: (i) Is an honorably discharged or retired veteran of the United States armed forces; (ii) Is an honorably discharged member...
Effective:
2021-07-01
Tennessee
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
TN1010 — shall issue
Citation:
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1351
Except as provided in subsection (r), any resident of Tennessee who is a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident, as defined by § 55-50-102, may apply to the department of safety for a handgun carry permit. If the applicant is not prohibited from possessing a firearm in this state pursuant to § 39-17-1307(b), 18 U.S.C.
Effective:
1996-10-01 Superseded:
2021-07-01
Tennessee
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
TN1008 — may issue
Citation:
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1315(b)
(b) (1) In addition to the above individuals authorized to carry handguns by this or any other law of this state, a person wishing to carry a handgun shall apply to the sheriff of the county in which the person intends to carry a handgun for a handgun permit.
Effective:
1989-11-01 Superseded:
1996-10-01
Tennessee
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
TN1009 — prohibited
Citation:
Tenn. Code § 11007 (1932)
Any person who shall carry in any manner whatever, with the intent to go armed, any razor, dirk, bowie knife or other knife of like form, shape or size, sword cane, slung shot, black jack, brass knucks, Spanish stiletto, or any pistol or revolver of any kind whatever, except the army or navy pistol which shall be carried openly in the hand, or any other dangerous weapon, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Effective:
1932-01-01 Superseded:
1989-11-01
Texas
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
TX1051 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
Texas Penal Code § 46.02
(a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his or her person a handgun; (2) at the time of the offense: (A) is younger than 21 years of age; or (B) has been convicted of an offense under Section 22.01(a)(1), 22.05, 22.07, or 42.01(a)(7) or (8) committed in the five-year period preceding the date the instant offense was committed; and (3) is not: (A)...
Effective:
2021-09-01
Texas
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
TX1004 — shall issue
Citation:
Tex. Gov’t Code § 411.177(a)
The department shall issue a license to carry a handgun to an applicant if the applicant meets all the eligibility requirements and submits all the application materials. The department shall administer the licensing procedures in good faith so that any applicant who meets all the eligibility requirements and submits all the application materials shall receive a license.
Effective:
1996-01-01 Superseded:
2021-09-01
Texas
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
TX1003 — prohibited
Citation:
Tex. Penal Code §§ 46.02, 46.03
§ 46.02. Unlawful Carrying of Weapons. (a) A person commits an offense if he intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries on or about his person a handgun, illegal knife, or club. § 46.03. Non-Applicable.
Effective:
1876-01-01 Superseded:
1996-01-01
Utah
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
UT1070 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
Utah Code Ann. § 76-10-523
(5) Subsections 76-10-504(1) and (2), and 76-10-505(1)(b) [concerning unlawful carrying or transportation of concealed weapons] do not apply to a person 21 years old or older who may otherwise lawfully possess a firearm.
Effective:
2021-05-05
Utah
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
UT1006 — shall issue
Citation:
Utah Code Ann. § 53-5-704
(1) (a) The bureau shall issue a permit to carry a concealed firearm for lawful self defense to an applicant who is 21 years of age or older within 60 days after receiving an application, unless the bureau finds proof that the applicant does not meet the qualifications set forth in Subsection (2). ...
Effective:
1995-05-01 Superseded:
2021-05-05
Utah
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
UT1005 — may issue
Citation:
Utah Code Ann. § 53-5-704
(1) The division or its designated agent, upon proof that the person applying is of good character, and upon the showing of cause shall issue to the person, within 60 days after receiving an application, a permit to carry a concealed firearm. The permit is valid throughout the state, without restriction, for two years.
Effective:
1973-01-01 Superseded:
1995-05-01
Vermont
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
VT1003 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
State v. Rosenthal 75 Vt. 295, 55 A. 610 (1903).
The Vermont Supreme Court struck down a Rutland city ordinance that required an individual who wished to carry a firearm to obtain permission. The Court said "the carrying of firearms for one’s defense is a fundamental right of a citizen.
Effective:
1903-06-30
Virginia
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
VA1006 — shall issue
Citation:
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308 et seq
§ 18.2-308.04. Processing of the application and issuance of a concealed handgun permit. A. The clerk of court shall enter on the application the date on which the application and all other information required to be submitted by the applicant is received. B.
Effective:
1995-07-01
Virginia
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
VA1005 — prohibited
Citation:
Va. Code Ann. § 4534 (1942)
§ 4534. Carrying concealed weapons; how punished; forfeiture of weapons; how disposed of. If any person carry about his person hid from common observation, any pistol, dirk, bowieknife, razor, slingshot, metal knucks, or any weapon of like kind, he shall upon conviction thereof, be fined not less than twenty dollars, nor more than one hundred dollars and, in the discretion of the court, justice, police justice, or...
Effective:
1873-01-01 Superseded:
1975-07-01
Washington
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
WA1083 — shall issue
Citation:
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.070
Issue of license to carry pistol. The judge of a court of record, the chief of police of a municipality, or the sheriff of a county, shall within thirty days after the filing of an application of any person issue a license to such person to carry a pistol concealed on his person within this state for not more than one year from date of issue, for the purposes of protection or while engaged in business, sport or...
Effective:
1961-03-16
Washington
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
WA1005 — may issue
Citation:
Wash. Rev. Code Ann. § 9.41.070
SEc. 7. Issue of Licenses to Carry. The judge of a court of record, the chief of police of a municipality, the sheriff of a county, shall upon the application of any person issue a license to such person to carry a pistol in a vehicle or concealed on or about his person within this state for not more than one year from date of issue, if it appears that the applicant has good reason to fear an injury to his person or...
Effective:
1935-01-01 Superseded:
1961-03-16
West Virginia
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
WV1005 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
W. Va. Code § 61-7-3
§ 61-7-3. Carrying a deadly weapon without provisional license or other authorization by persons under twenty-one years of age; penalties.
Effective:
2016-05-24
West Virginia
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
WV1004 — shall issue
Citation:
W. Va. Code § 61-7-4(f)
The sheriff shall issue a license unless he or she determines that the application is incomplete, that it contains statements that are materially false or incorrect or that applicant otherwise does not meet the requirements set forth in this section.
Effective:
1989-08-08 Superseded:
2016-05-24
West Virginia
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
WV1003 — may issue
Citation:
W. Va. Code §§ 6043, 6044 (1961)
§ 6043. Carrying Dangerous or Deadly Weapon without License; Second Offense a Felony; Penalties. lf any person, without a state license therefore, carry about his person any revolver or other pistol, dirk, bowie knife.
Effective:
1961-01-01 Superseded:
1989-08-08
Wisconsin
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
WI1057 — shall issue
Citation:
Wis. Stat. § 175.60 (2G)
(2g) Carrying a concealed weapon; possession and display of license document or authorization. (a) A licensee or an out-of-state licensee may carry a concealed weapon anywhere in this state except as provided under subs. (15m) and (16) and ss. 943.13(1m)(c) and 948.605(2)(b)1r. (b)1. Unless the licensee is carrying a concealed weapon in a manner described under s.
Effective:
2017-04-26
Wisconsin
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
WI1007 — shall issue
Citation:
Wis. Stat. § 175.60
(2) Issuance and Scope of License. (a) The department shall issue a license to carry a concealed weapon to any individual who is not disqualified under sub. (3) and who completes the application process specified in sub. (7). A license to carry a concealed weapon issued under this section shall meet the requirements specified in sub. (2m).
Effective:
2011-07-23
Wisconsin
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Restrictive
WI1006 — prohibited
Citation:
Wis. Stat. § 941.23
Any person except a peace officer who goes armed with a concealed and dangerous weapon is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Notwithstanding s. 939.22 (22), for purposes of this section, peace officer does not include a commission warden who is not a state-certified commission warden.
Effective:
1966-01-01 Superseded:
2011-07-23
Wyoming
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
WY1005 — shall issue (permit not required)
Citation:
Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104
(a) A person who wears or carries a concealed deadly weapon is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($ 750.00), imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or both for a first offense, or a felony punishable by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars ($ 2,000.00), imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, or both, for a second or...
Effective:
2011-07-01
Wyoming
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
WY1004 — shall issue
Citation:
Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104
(a) A person who wears or carries a concealed deadly weapon is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or both, unless: (i) The person is a peace officer; (ii) The person possesses a permit under this section; or (iii) The person holds a valid permit authorizing him to carry a concealed...
Effective:
1994-10-01 Superseded:
2011-07-01
Wyoming
carrying a concealed weapon (ccw)
handgun Permissive
WY1003 — may issue
Citation:
Wyo. Stat. § 6-8-104
(a) A person who wears or carries a concealed deadly weapon is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six (6) months, or both, unless: (i) The person is a peace officer; or (ii) The person possesses a permit under subsection (b) of this section.
Effective:
1970-01-01 Superseded:
1994-10-01