Carry rules, magazine limits, assault weapon bans, waiting periods, red flag laws and permit reciprocity. Search, filter and sort to compare.
| State ▲ | Rating | Carry | Magazines | AWB | Wait | Red flag | Honors my permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | A | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 32 states |
| Alaska | A+ | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 36 states |
| Arizona | A | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 36 states |
| Arkansas | A | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 36 states |
| California | F | Permit | 10 rounds | Banned | 10 days | Yes | 26 states |
| Colorado | C | Permit | 15 rounds | None | 3 days | Yes | 34 states |
| Connecticut | D | Permit | 10 rounds | Banned | 14 days | Yes | 26 states |
| Delaware | C- | Permit | 17 rounds | Banned | None | Yes | 29 states |
| Florida | B+ | Permitless | No limit | None | 3 days | Yes | 36 states |
| Georgia | A | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 32 states |
| Hawaii | F | Permit | 10 rounds | None | 14 days | Yes | 25 states |
| Idaho | A+ | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 37 states |
| Illinois | D+ | Permit | 10 rounds | Banned | 3 days | Yes | 27 states |
| Indiana | B+ | Permitless | No limit | None | None | Yes | 31 states |
| Iowa | A- | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 33 states |
| Kansas | A | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 38 states |
| Kentucky | A | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 36 states |
| Louisiana | A | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 36 states |
| Maine | B+ | Permitless | No limit | None | None | Yes | 29 states |
| Maryland | D- | Permit | 10 rounds | Banned | 7 days | Yes | 25 states |
| Massachusetts | F | Permit | 10 rounds | Banned | 7 days | Yes | 26 states |
| Michigan | C+ | Permit | No limit | None | None | Yes | 36 states |
| Minnesota | C | Permit | No limit | Partial | None | Yes | 30 states |
| Mississippi | A+ | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 35 states |
| Missouri | A | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 36 states |
| Montana | A+ | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 35 states |
| Nebraska | B+ | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 34 states |
| Nevada | C | Permit | No limit | None | None | Yes | 31 states |
| New Hampshire | A | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 31 states |
| New Jersey | F | Permit | 10 rounds | Partial | None | Yes | 24 states |
| New Mexico | C | Permit | No limit | None | None | Yes | 32 states |
| New York | F | Permit | 10 rounds | Banned | None | Yes | 25 states |
| North Carolina | B- | Permit | No limit | None | None | Yes | 37 states |
| North Dakota | A+ | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 38 states |
| Ohio | A | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 38 states |
| Oklahoma | A+ | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 37 states |
| Oregon | D | Permit | 10 rounds | None | None | Yes | 24 states |
| Pennsylvania | B- | Permit | No limit | None | None | Yes | 30 states |
| Rhode Island | D | Permit | 10 rounds | Banned | 7 days | Yes | 24 states |
| South Carolina | B+ | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 32 states |
| South Dakota | A+ | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 37 states |
| Tennessee | A | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 35 states |
| Texas | A | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 35 states |
| Utah | A+ | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 36 states |
| Vermont | B | Permitless | 10 rounds | None | None | Yes | 22 states |
| Virginia | C | Permit | No limit | Banned | None | Yes | 34 states |
| Washington | D | Permit | 10 rounds | Banned | 10 days | Yes | 26 states |
| West Virginia | A+ | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 35 states |
| Wisconsin | C+ | Permit | No limit | None | None | Yes | 31 states |
| Wyoming | A+ | Permitless | No limit | None | None | No | 35 states |
Ratings, carry, magazine, assault weapon and red flag data come from state statutes and NRA-ILA summaries. Reciprocity comes from handgunlaw.us, last updated 9/9/2026. Laws change; confirm with the state before you travel or buy. For your own state, use My State. This is information, not legal advice.
