Which State is the friendliest for CC

[Kenpo]

I have to say UTAH also. Very few restrictions on places we can and can't carry. Carry at public schools, Colleges and Universities are no problem. Restaurant carry with alcohol, no problem. Recognized by the most states in the US. I like Utah.

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[CC]

Utah is friendly.

[searcher 45]

Living in Texas, I wished the 30.06 laws were done away with, and a CHL holder could carry everywhere.

[cammo]

The Utah permits are selling aggressively in the Pacific Northwest.

[Kinetic]

Reading all of these posts, one question comes to mind. In those states where there is no permit required for CC, how liberal or restrictive are they in the use of deadly force? It occurred to me that the statutes regarding use of deadly force could be more restrictive where there is no requirement for permit. Does no permit equate to no training required either? Texas statutes have provision for use of deadly force for not only our person, but for property as well, and the protection of a third person for everyone CCL or not. Of course there are specific elements that need be in each of these scenarios. I heard a while back that there is a push for open carry here, but I have not confirmed that.

[Kinetic]

Living in Texas, I wished the 30.06 laws were done away with, and a CHL holder could carry everywhere.

I think the lawmakers are afraid it would be like old Dodge City on Saturday night.

[deadhawg]

While some states are much better than others for ccw, I wouldn't move to one just because of the ccw laws.

Somebody mentioned California, probably meant as a joke, but in reality, once you get your California CCW, (Not as difficult as many think) there are very few restrictions on where you can carry. For example, you can carry in a bar or a restaurant that serves alcohol as long as you are not drinking. I have never seen a "no guns allowed" sign anywhere, except courthouses. Federal buildings and schools are off limits of course.

With all that said though, I will be moving to Texas when I retire in about 18 months. Texas gun laws are a part of the reason, but taxes, politics and cost of living are bigger factors.

[21bubba]

Are you sure about this one?

I don't know how to do a link, but he is right. It is a C.C.W. permit. If the weapon is BATF legal you can carry it. And also you can carry as many as you want.

[ArmyCop]

Alabama's pretty good - Only $20 a year for permit.

[edclacro]

AZ is the place to be

[Guardian]

I would agree with this, but I doubt I'd want to live in either of those places. All things considered, I'd much rather stay here in Texas, or somewhere like Arizona or Florida.

Oh heck no, I'm with you on the moving part partner, I should rephrase that to just the gun friendly part of the conversation and leave out the moving part. I'm staying put, I like to ride my bike 10 months out of the year, can't do that up there LOL.

[sigmanluke]

The only thing AK and VT have on Utah is CC without a permit. All other restrictions leave Utah as the MOST gun friendly state.

As others have said, CC in schools, (elementary, secondary, and colleges/universities), bars and restaraunts that serve alcohol, very OC friendly. "No gun" signs don't matter, and much more makes Utah the most gun friendly state.

[baloo10]

My biggest complaint with Alaska is having to ask a homeowner if you can enter their house while armed.. Yes, it is their right to say no as private property owners, but still, having to ask permission???????? Out of sight, out of mind.....

[Adkjoe]

it's cold and beautiful and no permit is required. Vermont without a doubt. God I love it here, mountains, skiing, tons of mom and pop shops, and lots of offroad Jeep trails

[JonInNY]

What, no one voted for Illinois?