Constitutional Carry/Unrestricted/Permitless Carry

Unrestricted means that a permit is not required to carry a concealed handgun. It is also known as constitutional carry or permitless carry. There are states that are fully unrestricted, where no permit is required for open or concealed carry. Some states are partially unrestricted, where certain forms of concealed carry may be legal without a permit, while other forms of carry require a permit. Each state sets the age limits as well other restrictions. The states below are fully unrestricted, except where noted: 

• Alaska
• Arizona 
• Arkansas 
• Idaho 
• Iowa (as of July 1, 2021)
• Kansas 
• Kentucky 
• Maine 
• Mississippi 
• Missouri 
• Montana 
• New Hampshire 
• North Dakota (residents only and concealed carry only)
• Oklahoma 
• South Dakota 
• Tennessee (as of July 1, 2021) 
• Utah (as of May 5, 2021 for concealed carry only) 
• Vermont 
• West Virginia 
• Wyoming (for open carry and concealed carry for residents only. Concealed carry will be legal for all legal U.S. residents as of July 1, 2021.)