Firearm Law Uniformity
Last reviewed: May 3, 2026
Permitted
Partial
Restricted
Informational
Showing 51 states
| State | Firearm Law Uniformity | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Uniform throughout state | Informational |
| Alaska | Uniform across state | Permitted |
| Arizona | State preemption laws do exist and prohibit local units from enacting or enforcing most things. | Permitted |
| Arkansas | Uniform throughout state | Permitted |
| California | Uniform throughout state | Permitted |
| Colorado | Some uniformity but local jurisdictions have some grandfathered clauses | Informational |
| Connecticut | No preemption statute. Laws may vary by local jurisdiction | Informational |
| Delaware | Some uniformity exists but laws pre-1985 are grandfathered and local jurisdictions can restrict open carry | Restricted |
| District of Columbia | Laws are uniform throughout | Permitted |
| Florida | Uniform throughout state | Permitted |
| Georgia | Uniform throughout state | Permitted |
| Hawaii | No preemption law. Localities may enact their own gun laws. | Restricted |
| Idaho | State preemption law prevents local jurisdictions from taking away state firearm rights. | Permitted |
| Illinois | No | Restricted |
| Indiana | Uniform throughout. | Permitted |
| Iowa | Uniform throughout. | Permitted |
| Kansas | Uniform throughout | Permitted |
| Kentucky | Uniform throughout state | Permitted |
| Louisiana | Preemption law in place but some laws pre-1985 are grandfathered in. | Permitted |
| Maine | Uniform throughout State | Permitted |
| Maryland | Preemption law exists but there are many exceptions | Restricted |
| Massachusetts | Uniform throughout state | Permitted |
| Michigan | Uniform throughout state | Permitted |
| Minnesota | State preemption law is in place. Laws should be uniform throughout state | Permitted |
| Mississippi | Cities may restrict parks and public meetings but otherwise laws are uniform throughout the state. | Informational |
| Missouri | Gun laws uniform except localities may regulate the open carry of loaded weapons by non-permittees in public areas. | Permitted |
| Montana | Mostly uniform throughout state but some local regulation of public areas is possible | Informational |
| Nebraska | Some uniformity but localities can regulate some things | Restricted |
| Nevada | Uniform throughout the state | Permitted |
| New Hampshire | Uniform throughout the state | Permitted |
| New Jersey | None | Restricted |
| New Mexico | Uniform throughout the state | Informational |
| New York | There are significant differences between most of the state and New York City. Be very cautious when doing research related to state laws that may not apply to NYC. | Restricted |
| North Carolina | Mostly uniform but some local carry restrictions exist. | Informational |
| North Dakota | Some variance by locality | Restricted |
| Ohio | Firearm laws uniform throughout state | Permitted |
| Oklahoma | Uniform throughout state | Permitted |
| Oregon | There is a state preemption statute but it allows local regulation of loaded gun carry. | Informational |
| Pennsylvania | Firearm laws uniform throughout state except in Philadelphia. | Permitted |
| Rhode Island | Uniform throughout state | Informational |
| South Carolina | Firearm laws uniform throughout state. | Permitted |
| South Dakota | Uniform throughout state | Permitted |
| Tennessee | Uniform throughout state | Permitted |
| Texas | Firearm laws are uniform throughout state. | Permitted |
| Utah | Preemption statute is in place. Firearm laws uniform throughout the state. | Permitted |
| Vermont | Uniform throughout state | Permitted |
| Virginia | Mostly Uniform throughout state. Localities can regulate loaded long guns in vehicles. | Informational |
| Washington | Preemption Statute in place. Laws should be uniform throughout the state | Informational |
| West Virginia | Mostly uniform. Localities can regulate municipally owned blds and rec centers. | Informational |
| Wisconsin | The state preempts all firearm laws in the state and local authorities can’t have Laws/Ordinances that conflict with those state laws. | Permitted |
| Wyoming | Uniform throughout State | Informational |
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While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
Legal Summaries for all 50 states are available free on our site and mobile app.
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