Yes, Kansas is a permitless carry state. Since July 1, 2015, anyone 21 or older who can legally possess a firearm may carry a handgun openly or concealed without a license. Adults 18 to 20 need a provisional license to carry concealed. This guide covers Kansas gun laws in plain terms: the Kansas concealed carry…
Yes, Idaho is a permitless carry state. Any U.S. citizen or current member of the armed forces who is 18 or older and not disqualified can carry a concealed handgun without a license. Idaho first allowed statewide permitless carry for adults 21 and older on July 1, 2016, then lowered the age to 18 in…
Hawaii is not a permitless carry state. To carry a handgun in public, you need a License to Carry from the chief of police in your county. You must be at least 21 and a Hawaii resident to get a concealed carry license. This guide covers Hawaii gun laws for carrying a handgun. You will…
Delaware is not a permitless carry state. To carry a concealed handgun, you need a License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon (CCDW) from the Delaware Superior Court. The law sets the minimum age at “full age,” which Delaware defines as 18. This guide covers Delaware gun laws for carrying a handgun. You will learn…
Connecticut is not a permitless carry state. To carry a handgun in public, you need a State Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers, often called the Connecticut pistol permit. You must be at least 21 to get one. This guide covers Connecticut gun laws for carrying a handgun. You will learn how the two-step permit…
Colorado is not a permitless carry state. To carry a concealed handgun in public you need a Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) from your county sheriff, and you must be at least 21. Open carry without a permit is legal at 18 in much of the state, but cities and counties can ban it, and Denver…
California is not a permitless carry state. To carry a concealed handgun in public you need a License to Carry a Concealed Weapon (CCW), and you must be at least 21. Your county sheriff or city police chief issues it after 16 hours of training with live fire. This guide covers who can get a…
Yes, Arkansas allows carry without a license, according to the Arkansas Attorney General. A November 2025 opinion says you may carry a handgun, openly or concealed, without a license if you can legally possess a firearm, are not in an off-limits place, and have no unlawful intent. Arkansas got there through court rulings and rewording…
Yes, Alaska is a permitless carry state, and it has been since 2003. Anyone 21 or older who may legally possess a firearm can carry a handgun openly or concealed without a permit. People under 21 may not carry a concealed handgun. This guide covers Alaska gun laws in plain terms: the Alaska concealed carry…
Yes, Alabama has permitless carry. Since January 1, 2023, adults who can legally own a handgun may carry it openly or concealed without a permit, including in a vehicle. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office puts the minimum age at 19, or 18 for military members, veterans and law enforcement. That age is debated, as explained…
