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May 16, 20 guide to the firearm laws of the 50 states. In 20, the state enacted a law clarifying that openly carrying a handgun in a. Open carry is slightly different, where a person is allowed to carry a weapon in public but it must be in plain view. Plus, each state is rated for its relative freedom, based on its gun laws, from zero to 100. Travelers guide to the firearms laws of the 50 states.
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