United States Background Check and Gun Laws by State
Tweet United States Background Check and Gun Laws by State. Gun laws for possession, carrying, acquiring, buying, selling, and distributing will vary from state to state, some may be broader or more limited to existing Federal Gun Laws. Firearm Licensees are subject to the Gun Laws of the state where they are in rather than […]
Read MoreWyoming Background Check and Gun Laws
Tweet According to the Office of the Attorney General of Wyoming, Wyoming state law (W.S. § 6-8-104) provides for the issuance of concealed firearm permits. Wyoming also recognizes concealed firearms permits from the following list of other U.S. states (subject to frequent review and revision): Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, […]
Read MoreWisconsin Background Check and Gun Laws
Tweet Wisconsin is one of two states that completely prohibit concealed carry by private citizens. Open carry is legal except where prohibited by law (vehicles, government buildings, schools, establishments that sell liquor for consumption on the premises, state parks, and 1000' from the edge of school property unless on private property)." Some jurisdictions have […]
Read MoreWest Virginia Background Check and Gun Laws
Tweet Subject/Law Long guns Handguns Relevant Statutes Notes State permit to purchase? No No None Firearm registration? No No None "Assault weapon" law? No No None Owner license required? No No None Carry permits issued? No Yes §§ 61-7-3, 4, 5, 6 Concealed carry of pistols and revolvers allowed with permit; […]
Read MoreWashington Background Check and Gun Laws
Tweet Washington is one of the original "shall issue" states. The county sheriff or city police chief shall issue a concealed pistol license to any applicant, age 21 or older, who meets certain requirements, including no felony convictions, no misdemeanor domestic violence convictions, and no outstanding warrants. Open carrying of firearms is not prohibited […]
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Charles Lee
March 7, 2010
US Gun Laws by State