If carrying, New York is a state that it’s best to drive through without stopping. Keep moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print version with all states and details.

New York Gun Law Travel Guide Basics

Ownership: restricted

Consistency of laws: local laws differ

Self-defense: NO castle doctrine

Open carry: prohibited

Concealed carry: licenses on judgment, no other states permits accepted

Vehicle carry handguns: prohibited without a NY permit

Vehicle carry long guns: unloaded in trunk or outside storage

Official source information
New York Statutes
New York Legislature
New York State Home Page

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New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment, is still a gun friendly part of the great west. If you are traveling from state to state and carrying, you need to know the situation in each state you are entering or you could get into trouble. For certain states or if you have any doubt at all, keeping moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print version with all states and details.

New Mexico Gun Law Travel Guide Basics

Ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license necessary

Consistency of laws: uniform throughout state

Self-defense: NO castle doctrine

Open carry: unrestricted in most areas

Concealed carry: shall issue state, permits from some other states accepted

Vehicle carry handguns: loaded, concealed anywhere in vehicle

Vehicle carry long guns: loaded, concealed anywhere in vehicle

Official source information
New Mexico Statutes 10.8.2
New Mexico Statutes
New Mexico Legislature
State Firearms Association
New Mexico State Home Page

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New Jersey is a state it’s best to keep moving through without stopping. Keep moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print version with all states and details.

New Jersey Gun Law Travel Guide Basics

Ownership: restricted, permits and id cards required

Consistency of laws: uniform throughout state

Self-defense: NO castle doctrine

Open carry: prohibited

Concealed carry: licenses may possible be issued, no other states permits accepted

Vehicle carry handguns: not permitted without NJ permit or law issued purchaser card

Vehicle carry long guns: not permitted without NJ permit or law issued purchaser card

Official source information
New Jersey Title 2C39-5
New Jersey Statutes
New Jersey Legislature
New Jersey State Home Page

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New Hampshire is gun friendly. If you are traveling from state to state and carrying, you need to know the situation in each state you are entering or you could get into trouble. For certain states or if you have any doubt at all, keeping moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print version with all states and details.

New Hampshire Gun Law Travel Guide Basics

Ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license necessary

Consistency of laws: uniform throughout state

Self-defense: NO castle doctrine

Open carry: unrestricted

Concealed carry: shall issue

Vehicle carry handguns: unloaded openly or cased in trunk or outside storage

Vehicle carry long guns: unloaded

Official source information
New Hampshire Revised Statutes
New Hampshire Statutes
New Hampshire Legislature
State Firearms Association
New Hampshire State Home Page

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Nevada is gun friendly but beware that some city laws may differ. If you are traveling from state to state and carrying, you need to know the situation in each state you are entering or you could get into trouble. For certain states or if you have any doubt at all, keeping moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print version with all states and details.

Nevada Gun Law Travel Guide Basics

Ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license necessary

Consistency of laws: mostly uniform throughout state, local city laws may differ

Self-defense: NO castle doctrine

Open carry: unrestricted under state, local laws may differ

Concealed carry: licenses are issued, permits accepted from some other states

Vehicle carry handguns: in plain view or glove box but not concealed on person

Vehicle carry long guns: unloaded (nothing in chamber) in vehicle and not concealed

Official source information
Nevada Statutes 202.365
Nevada Statutes
Nevada Legislature
State Firearms Association
Nevada State Home Page

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Nebraska is gun friendly overall but beware of local laws. If you are traveling from state to state and carrying, you need to know the situation in each state you are entering or you could get into trouble. For certain states or if you have any doubt at all, keeping moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print version with all states and details.

Nebraska Gun Law Travel Guide Basics

Ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license necessary

Consistency of laws: locals have own laws

Self-defense: NO castle doctrine

Open carry: unrestricted under state, local laws may differ

Concealed carry: shall issue state, no other states permits accepted

Vehicle carry handguns: loaded in plain view or in trunk or outside storage, concealed accessible is illegal

Vehicle carry long guns: unloaded in plain view or in case or storage

Official source information
Concealed Carry Law
Concealed Carry Permit
Nebraska State Home Page

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Montana is gun friendly. If you are traveling from state to state and carrying, you need to know the situation in each state you are entering or you could get into trouble. For certain states or if you have any doubt at all, keeping moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print version with all states and details.

Montana Gun Law Travel Guide Basics

Ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license necessary

Consistency of laws: uniform throughout state

Self-defense: NO castle doctrine

Open carry: unrestricted

Concealed carry: shall issue state, permits accepted from some other states

Vehicle carry handguns: loaded in vehicle anywhere but concealed on a person

Vehicle carry long guns: loaded in case or rack or trunk

Official source information
Montana Code
Montana Statutes
Montana Legislature
State Firearms Association
Montana State Home Page

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Missouri is gun friendly. If you are traveling from state to state and carrying, you need to know the situation in each state you are entering or you could get into trouble. For certain states or if you have any doubt at all, keeping moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print version with all states and details.

Missouri Gun Law Travel Guide Basics

Ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license necessary

Consistency of laws: general uniformity throughout state but local areas will differ on loaded carry

Self-defense: castle doctrine

Open carry: mostly unrestricted, local laws may differ

Concealed carry: shall issue state, permits accepted from other states

Vehicle carry handguns: loaded and anywhere in vehicle

Vehicle carry long guns: loaded and must be in plain view

Official source information
State Firearms Associations
Gateway Civil Liberties Alliance
Western Missouri Shooters Alliance
Missouri State Home Page

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Mississippi is gun friendly in the southern tradition. If you are traveling from state to state and carrying, you need to know the situation in each state you are entering or you could get into trouble. For certain states or if you have any doubt at all, keeping moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print version with all states and details.

Mississippi Gun Law Travel Guide Basics

Ownership: unrestricted, no permit or license necessary

Consistency of laws: uniform throughout state

Self-defense: castle doctrine

Open carry: restricted to specific firearms activities

Concealed carry: shall issue state, permits accepted from some other states

Vehicle carry handguns: loaded anywhere in vehicle

Vehicle carry long guns: loaded anywhere in vehicle

Official source information
Mississippi Code
Mississippi Statutes
Mississippi Legislature
State Firearms Association
Mississippi State Home Page

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Minnesota is gun friendly but just beware of the laws. If you are traveling from state to state and carrying, you need to know the situation in each state you are entering or you could get into trouble. For certain states or if you have any doubt at all, keeping moving through the state (reference the McClure-Volkmer Act to only stop for gas and emergencies) towards your final destination state. Your destination state must have acceptable laws for your stay. We make some generalities with our color map here for ease of use so you should always look up the current details of the laws. Handgun laws are where it usually varies the most. This is a controversial issue but which ever side you are on, it is better to have informed people out there. You can also download an easy to print version with all states and details.

Minnesota Gun Law Travel Guide Basics

Ownership: unrestricted, permit required for handguns

Consistency of laws: uniform throughout state

Self-defense: NO castle doctrine

Open carry: prohibited without permit

Concealed carry: shall issue state, some permits accepted from other states

Vehicle carry handguns: unloaded and cased in trunk or outside storage unless you have a permit, allowed if hunting or target shooting

Vehicle carry long guns: unloaded and cased

Official source information
Minnesota Statutes
Minnesota Statutes
Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota Rifle and Revolver Association
Gun Owners Civil Right Alliance
Minnesota State Home Page

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