I was thinking it would be nice to have the Gun laws for each state listed in one place. Since they vary SO much from state to state we can just list them here.

I'll start with Texas and Montana since I Live in both states.

Texas CHL
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/txchlaws.htm

Montana

http://www.mtssa.org/mtlaws.phtml

Good info on bolth and the NRA has links as well
:cheers

Georgia. All you need to know about GA law can be found up to date at

http://gapacking.org/

Great site for GA carry.

Click "Gun Laws" on the top bar for a "laymans version" of GAs gun laws :punk


Add to that, a GREAT org that will protect its members, and help keep the state and local governments from breaking the law to make their own laws.

http://www.georgiacarry.org/

Here's where I go to review them in Michigan:

http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1591_3503_4654---,00.html

All the states are here in one place on the ATF website it is a 2007 edition so updates need to be checked at the particular states web site. http://www.atf.gov/firearms/statelaws/28thedition/index.htm

All the states are here in one place on the ATF website it is a 2007 edition so updates need to be checked at the particular states web site. http://www.atf.gov/firearms/statelaws/28thedition/index.htm


Considering some of the laws change from month to month (not so much the laws, but court decisions on interpretations of laws) a doc that is 2 years old is not worth much more than a VERY loose idea of your local laws at best.

Thanks for that link though, another to add to the bookmarks

Here's where I go to review them in Michigan:

http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1591_3503_4654---,00.html

This law is writen well, I could not find this in the Texas or Montana law sections.


From Michigan CCW:

An individual licensed to carry a concealed pistol shall not possess a concealed pistol on their person or motor vehicle while they have any bodily alcohol content (.02 bodily alcohol content [BAC] or above) or a controlled substance.*
Acceptance of a CCW license constitutes implied consent to submit to a chemical test for violations of this law.
A police officer who has probable cause to believe an individual is carrying a concealed pistol and has consumed alcohol may require a chemical test of breath, blood, or urine.
An individual carrying a concealed pistol with any BAC is subject to immediate seizure of their pistol and the following penalties:

BAC of .02 - .07 = State civil infraction, $100 fine, and up to 1-year CCW license revocation
BAC of .08 - .09 = 93-day misdemeanor, $100 fine, and up to 3-year CCW license revocation.
BAC of .10 or more = 93-day misdemeanor, $100 fine, and permanent CCW license revocation.

So its like DWI, only CWI (carry while intoxicated)?

This is as close as I can find at the moment, only thing not listed is the alcohol limit, which is .02

http://www.usacarry.com/minnesota_concealed_carry_permit_information.html

Oh yeah, this thread is for a gathering of laws.

I might delete the chit chat in here once the convo is over. Id like to see it just as a "reference" and I will sticky it.

Thanks Joe!

There are laws? proposals? before state legislators that will allow ccw permits to be as leagal as a drivers license, so driving from state to state with a ccw will trasnfer just like a DL.

You should find out if this is on the table in your state and support it. :cheers

pro-gun new hampshire

pgnh.org/gunlawfaqs

this site also tells what other states NH ccw's can legally carry in.

easy read.

note: hand guns are treated differently than rifles and shotguns.

tom

EDIT: you can call with any questions : Po-Gun New Hampshire, 603-226-PGNH, and they will call back.

Here is the NC state info:

http://www.jus.state.nc.us/NCJA/ncfirearmslaws.pdf



Issuing Authority:
Sheriff of the permittee's county of residence

Out Of State Permit Issue:
North Carolina does not issue permits to non-permanent residents. In order to obtain a permit you must establish permanent residency in North Carolina.

NICS check:
Yes, a background check is done through the local Sheriff's office.

Permit Valid For:
5 years from the date of issuance

Cost:
$80.00 non-refundable permit fee and an additional fee not to exceed $10.00 to pay for the costs of processing the applicant’s fingerprints.
$75 renewal fee

Requirements:
The sheriff shall issue a permit within 90 days after receipt of a complete application to an applicant who:
• is a citizen of the U.S. and has been a resident of the State for at least 30 days immediately prior to filing the application;
• is at least 21;
• does not suffer from a physical or mental infirmity that prevents the safe handling of a handgun;
• has successfully completed an approved firearms safety and training course which involves the actual firing of handguns and instruction in the law governing the carrying of a concealed handgun and the use of deadly force;
• is not ineligible under federal or state law to possess, receive, or own a firearm;
• is not currently or has not been adjudicated or administratively determined to be lacking mental capacity or mentally ill;
• has not been discharged from the armed forces under conditions other than honorable;
• is or has not been adjudicated guilty or judgment continued or suspended sentence for a violent misdemeanor;
• has not had judgment continued for or free on bond or personal recognizance pending trial, appeal, or sentencing for a disqualifying criminal offense;
• has not been convicted of an impaired driving offense within three years prior to the date on which the application is submitted.

Required Documents:
Application completed under oath on a form provided by the sheriff
Full set of fingerprints administered by the sheriff
An original certificate of completion of an approved safety course
A release that authorized and requires disclosure to the sheriff of any records concerning the mental health of capacity of the appliant

Renewal Information:
The permit holder shall apply to renew the permit at least 30 days prior to its expiration date by filing a renewal form, a notarized affidavit stating that the permit holder remains qualified, a full set of fingerprints and a $75.00 renewal fee.

Change of Address:
The permit holder shall notify the sheriff who issued the permit of any change in the permanent address within 30 days.

Informing Law Enforcement of Carry:
The permit holder must carry the permit, together with valid identification, whenever carrying a concealed handgun, and is required to disclose to any law enforcement officer who addresses or approaches the permit holder that he or she is a permit holder and is carrying a concealed handgun.

Automobile carry:
You MAY open carry in a motor vehicle. However, localities may regulate the carrying of firearms under certain circumstances.

Places off-limits when carrying:
• Any location prohibited by federal law.
• A law enforcement of correctional facility.
• A building housing only state, federal or government offices.
• A financial institution.
• Any public or private school building or bus, campus, grounds, recreation area, athletic fields or other property used or owned by an edicational institution.
• Any assembly where a fee had been charged for admission or where alcoholic beverages are sold and comsumed.
• Any other premises where notice that carrying a concealed handgun is prohibited by the posting of a conspicuous notice or statement by the person in legal possession or control of the premises.
• It shall be unlawful for any person participating in, affiliated
with, or present as a spectator at any parade, funeral procession, picket line, or demonstration upon any public place owned or under the control of the state or any of its political subdivisions to willfully or intentionally possess or have immediate access to any firearm.

Alcohol and Drugs:
It is unlawful to carry a concealed handgun while consuming alcohol or at any time while the person has remaining in his body any alcohol or in his blood a controlled substance previously consumed. (There is an exception if the controlled substance was lawfully obtained and taken in therapeutically appropriate amounts.)

Deadly Force / Castle Doctrine:
North Carolina is a Castle Doctrine state and has a stand-your-ground law.



Open Carry:
Unrestricted under state law except for certain events such as public parades.

Localities with Varying Laws:
Contact your local county sheriff.

Forms & Links:
NRA-ILA: North Carolina Laws
North Carolina Department of Justince: Concealed Handguns

Awesome first post :punk. :lol

For all the NY'ers @ GDC:

http://www.nysrpa.org/nygunlaws.htm

:cheers

if you have a handgun permit in one state what other states can it be used in...most states wont allow you to purchase a handgun in their state unless you are a resident...reguardless of a pistol permit...im pretty sure you can in Texas..are their any states on the East coast that will permit you?

if you have a handgun permit in one state what other states can it be used in...most states wont allow you to purchase a handgun in their state unless you are a resident...reguardless of a pistol permit...im pretty sure you can in Texas..are their any states on the East coast that will permit you?


It will depend on what state you have a permit in. Each state has their own reciprocity laws. I can carry in most any state in the southeast, except SC, all the way across to TX, a few north west states, and a few northeast states.

I think Virginia if you go to a gun show you can buy whatever you want no matter where you are from. I think you can buy from a private person anywhere, the issue is transfering it properly. You can also buy from a dealer anywhere on the net, but you have to have it shipped to a local FFL dealer for them to do the paperwork for you. I dont know about buying one in person from out of state though

Yea...it seems like an untouched subject....buying in person in another state...and not having it shipped back to your state

www.handgunlaw.us Good starting point for info.

I'm trying to find a new BAC law for minnesota, it seems to be under construction. It was at .04 in 2003, then went to .02 as a limit, now It says "gathering information". Anyone with this info let me know, I can't find it anywhere. Its only to update the law and get it straight. Last year was .02 as said, I'm wondering if that has changed, along with Jer:lol

someone post the NJ law?

someone post the NJ law?

you buyin' a gun?

someone post the NJ law?

you buyin' a gun?

Thats the first thing that came to mind. :nono

So 600K2 how much did the moving company say they were going to charge for a move?

someone post the NJ law?


My understanding, you are only allowed to have this...... and you are put into a huge registry that costs you lots of money to own it. YOu are only allowed to use it once per year, and you must be 200mi from any dwelling to do so. You are only allowed 3 bullets per year as well :dunno






































http://www.e-scoutcraft.com/misc/slingshot.jpg

:lol^

Yea in jersey you're pretty much fucked!

Here is all of the laws and readings regarding jersey and firearms. Enjoy :lol

http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/info/pdf/firearms/062408_title13ch54.pdf

Joe, you posted an animated map not long ago which shows the progress of more and more favorable handgun or concealed carry laws throughout the years in all states. Do you still have that link?

EDIT: Found it! Gotta be nice to Google! http://www.gun-nuttery.com/rtc.php

--Wag--

Utah:

State Permit to Purchase? No No None Utah charges a $7.50 fee (http://le.utah.gov/%7Ecode/TITLE76/htm/76_10_052600.htm) for an instant background check. This fee is waived for persons with a Utah issued Concealed Firearm Permit. Firearm registration? No No None
"Assault weapon" law? No No None
Owner license required? No No None
Carry permits issued? Yes Yes 53-5-704 (http://le.utah.gov/%7Ecode/TITLE53/htm/53_05_070400.htm) Division duties—Permit to carry concealed firearm. The division or its designated agent 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 during the 60-day period the division finds proof that the applicant is not of good character.
State Preemption of local restrictions? Yes Yes 53-5-102 (http://le.utah.gov/%7Ecode/TITLE53/htm/53_05a010200.htm) Uniform firearm laws. "... All authority to regulate firearms is reserved to the state except where the Legislature specifically delegates responsibility to local authorities or state entities. Unless specifically authorized by the Legislature by statute, a local authority or state entity may not enact, establish, or enforce any ordinance, regulation, rule, or policy pertaining to firearms that in any way inhibits or restricts the possession or use of firearms on either public or private property.
NFA weapons restricted? No No 76-10-505.5 (http://le.utah.gov/%7Ecode/TITLE76/htm/76_10_050505.htm) The only mention of NFA weapons in Utah law is possession of a sawed-off shotgun on school premises. The penalty is the same as a normal firearm, and there is no exemption for concealed firearm permit holders. Peaceable Journey laws? Yes Yes 76-10-523 (http://le.utah.gov/%7Ecode/TITLE76/htm/76_10_052300.htm) Persons exempt from weapons laws. (g) a nonresident traveling in or through the state, provided that any firearm is: unloaded; and securely encased as defined in Section 76-10-501. Handguns may be loaded in any vehicle under the person's control.
Castle Doctrine? Yes Yes 76-2-402 (http://le.utah.gov/%7Ecode/TITLE76/htm/76_02_040200.htm) Force in defense of person—Forcible felony defined. A person is justified in threatening or using force against another when and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes that force is necessary to defend himself or a third person against such other's imminent use of unlawful force. However, that person is justified in using force intended or likely to cause death or serious bodily injury only if he or she reasonably believes that force is necessary to prevent death or serious bodily injury to himself or a third person as a result of the other's imminent use of unlawful force, or to prevent the commission of a forcible felony.
Utah allows for open carry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_carry) of unloaded firearms without a concealed firearm permit. "Unloaded" (http://le.utah.gov/%7Ecode/TITLE76/htm/76_10_050200.htm) as it applies here, means that there is no round in the firing position, and the firearm is at least two "mechanical actions" from firing (http://opencarry.org/ut.html). As carrying the firearm with the chamber empty, but with a full magazine, meets this definition (the handler must chamber a round, and then pull the trigger), this is a common work around for Utah residents who do not wish to acquire a permit. Without the permit, the firearm must be clearly visible. Utah requires a permit to carry a concealed firearm. With a permit, a person may carry a firearm with a loaded chamber either openly or concealed. Utah will honor a permit issued by any state or county. (http://le.utah.gov/%7Ecode/TITLE76/htm/76_10_052300.htm)
Utah law allows for a "Non-Resident" Concealed Firearm Permits to be issued. The Utah Concealed Firearm Permit is valid in thirty-four states across the US. However there are several states that have passed statutes that do not honor a "Non-Resident" permit. For example, Colorado will honor Utah's permit, but the permitee must be a resident of Utah for his permit to be valid. Utah concealed firearm permits are "shall issue" and will be issued to anyone meeting the requirements.
Utah law recognizes a permit to carry a concealed firearm issued by any state or county (76-10-523(2)(b)).[287] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_%28by_state%29#cite_ note-286)
Utah is a "Stand Your Ground (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Doctrine#Stand-your-ground)" state, in which there is no duty to retreat before use of deadly force, the person reasonably believes that a perpetrator is going to commit a forcible felony in the habitation, and that the force is necessary to prevent the commission of the felony.[288] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_%28by_state%29#cite_ note-287)
In Utah a person may carry firearms in many places not allowed by other states, including (but not limited to): banks, bars (http://le.utah.gov/%7Ecode/TITLE76/htm/76_10_052800.htm), and state parks. With a valid Utah concealed firearm permit you may also carry in schools (K-12 and public colleges). Utah's Uniform Firearm Laws (http://le.utah.gov/%7Ecode/TITLE53/htm/53_05a010200.htm) expressly prohibits public schools from enacting or enforcing any rule pertaining to firearms. Accordingly, Utah is the only state in the Union that requires public schools to allow lawful firearms possession.[289] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_in_the_United_States_%28by_state%29#cite_ note-288)

www.handgunlaw.us (http://www.handgunlaw.us) Good starting point for info.

Best web resource available and while it focuses primarily on handgun laws, it also links back to most states' law libraries for further scrutiny.

The site gets updated quite frequently, too.

Go read, make a donation, etc.

--Wag--