Firearms Laws: 50-State Guide

## Firearms Laws: 50-State Guide ### Second Amendment Framework The Second Amendment protects the individual right to keep and bear arms (District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570). However, states retain significant regulatory authority under New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass'n v. Bruen (2022). ### Concealed Carry - **Constitutional Carry (Permitless)**: 29 states allow concealed carry without a permit - **Shall-Issue**: States must issue permits to qualified applicants - **May-Issue**: A few states retain discretionary issuance ### Key Regulations by Category #### Purchase Requirem...