This page provides a comprehensive table outlining the open carry laws across all U.S. states. The information summarizes whether open carry of firearms is permitted, restricted, or prohibited, along with any licensing requirements or specific conditions that apply. It is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Individuals should consult official state statutes or local authorities for the most current and applicable regulations before carrying a firearm.
| State | Open Carry Status | Notes / Exceptions |
| Alabama | Allowed without permit | – |
| Alaska | Allowed without permit | – |
| Arizona | Allowed without permit | – |
| Arkansas | Allowed without permit | – |
| California | Banned | Handguns banned, rifles restricted |
| Colorado | Allowed without permit | Denver prohibits |
| Connecticut | Banned | Law changed in 2023 |
| Delaware | Allowed without permit | Some local rules |
| Florida* | Allowed without permit (since September 2025) | Ban struck down in 2025; restrictions remain in schools, courthouses, and government buildings |
| Georgia | Allowed without permit | – |
| Hawaii | Permit required | Very restrictive |
| Idaho | Allowed without permit | – |
| Illinois | Banned | Some exceptions for long guns |
| Indiana | Allowed without permit | – |
| Iowa | Allowed without permit | – |
| Kansas | Allowed without permit | – |
| Kentucky | Allowed without permit | – |
| Louisiana | Allowed without permit | – |
| Maine | Allowed without permit | – |
| Maryland | Banned | – |
| Massachusetts | Banned | – |
| Michigan | Allowed without permit | Restrictions in vehicles |
| Minnesota | Banned | – |
| Mississippi | Allowed without permit | – |
| Missouri | Allowed without permit | – |
| Montana | Allowed without permit | – |
| Nebraska | Allowed without permit | – |
| Nevada | Allowed without permit | – |
| New Hampshire | Allowed without permit | – |
| New Jersey | Banned | – |
| New Mexico | Allowed without permit | – |
| New York | Banned | – |
| North Carolina | Allowed without permit | Local restrictions |
| North Dakota | Allowed without permit | Residents only |
| Ohio | Allowed without permit | – |
| Oklahoma | Allowed without permit | – |
| Oregon | Allowed without permit | Cities may restrict |
| Pennsylvania | Allowed with permit | Philadelphia requires permit |
| Rhode Island | Permit required | Rarely issued |
| South Carolina | Permit required | Law recently eased |
| South Dakota | Allowed without permit | – |
| Tennessee | Allowed without permit | – |
| Texas | Allowed without permit | – |
| Utah | Allowed without permit | – |
| Vermont | Allowed without permit | – |
| Virginia | Allowed without permit | – |
| Washington | Allowed without permit | – |
| West Virginia | Allowed without permit | – |
| Wisconsin | Allowed without permit | – |
| Wyoming | Allowed without permit | – |
| Washington D.C. | Banned | – |