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  2. Gun laws in Arkansas - Wikipedia

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    No. AR Code § 5-73-120. AR Code §§ 5-73-301 to 5-73-320. Arkansas is a "shall issue" state for citizens and lawful permanent residents who are 21 years or older. Regular and Enhanced permits are issued. Enhanced permits are issued to those who complete a training course. Permitless carry took effect on August 16, 2013.

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

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    Yes. 430 ILCS 66. Illinois has state preemption for the transportation of handguns and handgun ammunition. Non-Illinois residents are granted a limited exception to lawfully carry a concealed firearm within a vehicle if they are eligible to carry a firearm in public under the laws of their own state.

  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. Open carry in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Before 2013, it was unlawful to open carry a handgun in Arkansas even with a concealed carry license. Open carry without a permit allowed, restrictions fully preempted. [16] California: Illegal (except some counties with permit) Open carry legal in rural counties with local ordinances allowing open carry. [17]

  6. Gun Control Act of 1968 - Wikipedia

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    t. e. The Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA or GCA68) is a U.S. federal law that regulates the firearms industry and firearms ownership. Due to constitutional limitations, the Act is primarily based on regulating interstate commerce in firearms by generally prohibiting interstate firearms transfers except by manufacturers, dealers and importers ...

  7. Overview of gun laws by nation - Wikipedia

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    A Norwegian firearms license for a .44 Magnum revolver, with name and address of the owner, as well as firearm type, brand, caliber and serial number A German firearms license. A firearms license (also known as a gun license; or licence in British English) is a license or permit issued by a government authority (typically by the police) of a ...

  8. History of concealed carry in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Heller, the first time it had struck down a gun law on Second Amendment grounds. The case did not directly concern laws restricting the carry of firearms outside the home. From that point on, more states adopted constitutional carry policies which is to allow both open and concealed carry without a permit, and the last no-issue holdouts gave way.

  9. Gun laws in New York - Wikipedia

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    In 2021, the state's gun laws were challenged in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, claiming the laws infringe on their Second Amendment rights. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the association, affirming the rights of New Yorkers to obtain a carry license without first having to demonstrate a special need for one. [48]