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  2. Open carry in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, open carry refers to the practice of visibly carrying a firearm in public places, as distinguished from concealed carry, where firearms cannot be seen by the casual observer. To "carry" in this context indicates that the firearm is kept readily accessible on the person, within a holster or attached to a sling.

  3. Gun laws in the United States by state - Wikipedia

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    The law is extremely vague on open carry. Open carry in public is not legal in most instances. While no law specifically bans open carry, a license to carry is issued to carry concealed as per penal law 400. Therefore, pistol permit holders must carry concealed. Open carry is permitted while hunting and possibly on one's own property.

  4. Constitutional carry - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. In the United States, the term constitutional carry, also called permitless carry, [1] unrestricted carry, [2] or Vermont carry, [3] refers to the legal public carrying of a handgun, either openly or concealed, without a license or permit. [4][5][3] The phrase does not typically refer to the unrestricted carrying of a long gun, a knife ...

  5. Gun laws in Nevada - Wikipedia

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    Nevada is a traditional open carry state with no permit being required to carry openly, as well as complete state preemption of firearms laws. Effective June 2, 2016 SB 175 [27] and SB 240 [28] (duplicate provisions) is legislation that prohibits counties, cities, and towns from enacting ordinances more restrictive than state law.

  6. What does 'constitutional carry' mean and how would it change ...

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    A bill filed Jan. 30, "Concealed Carry of Weapons and Firearms Without a License" (HB 543), would allow concealed loaded guns anywhere without permits. The proposal makes no change to current laws ...

  7. Gun laws in Oregon - Wikipedia

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    Gun laws in Oregon regulate the manufacture, sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition in the state of Oregon in the United States. In the November 8, 2022 general election, voters approved Oregon Ballot Measure 114, with about 50.6% voting in favor and 49.4% opposed. [1] The measure creates a new permit that would be required to ...

  8. Gun laws in Oklahoma - Wikipedia

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    In Oklahoma (under state law), private sales of firearms are legal. However, knowingly selling a firearm to a person who cannot legally purchase or possess the firearm (such as a convicted felon or drug addict) is illegal, and punishable by up to 180 days in jail. Under state law, one must be 18 to buy a firearm of any type from a private seller.

  9. Gun laws in Washington (state) - Wikipedia

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    No. [29] (in vehicle) Open carry is lawful in Washington without any permit. Open carry of a loaded handgun in a vehicle is legal only with a concealed pistol license. Open carry of a loaded long gun in a vehicle is illegal, regardless of CPL possession.