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Indiana has enacted state preemption of firearm laws. However, local laws passed before 1994 or for certain narrowly defined emergency situations are valid. East Chicago, Gary and South Bend all ... Read MoreRead More
New Mexico laws governing the possession and use of firearms include those in New Mexico Statutes Chapter 30, Article 7, "Weapons and Explosives". New Mexico has state preemption of ... Read MoreRead More
In New Jersey, firearm owners are required to get a lifetime Firearm Purchaser card for the purchase of rifles, shotguns or handguns as well as ammunition. To purchase a handgun, ... Read MoreRead More
No license is required to openly carry a firearm while on foot, but carry of a loaded pistol or revolver in a motor vehicle, openly or concealed, does require a ... Read MoreRead More
Nevada law does not require the registration of firearms. However, handgun owners in Clark County must register their concealable firearms at a law enforcement agency within an incorporated city of ... Read MoreRead More
In Nebraska, to purchase a handgun, a permit to purchase is required. Rifles and shotguns are not subject to gun laws more restrictive than those at the federal level. As ... Read MoreRead More
Montana has some of the most permissive gun laws in the United States. It is unique in having no state-level prohibited possessor statute, although the state preemption statute allows local ... Read MoreRead More
Peaceable journey and RV law Missouri has a "peaceable journey" under Missouri Statutes 571.030 which law says it is legal to carry the weapon in a passenger compartment of ... Read MoreRead More
Subject/Law Long guns Handguns Relevant Statutes Notes State permit to purchase? Yes Yes 430 ILCS 65 FOID required. Firearm registration? No No "Assault weapon" law? No No ... Read MoreRead More
Idaho is a "shall issue" state for concealed carry. The local county sheriff shall issue a concealed weapons permit to a qualified applicant within ninety days. Applicants must demonstrate familiarity ... Read MoreRead More