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In reply to the discussion: former Chief Justice Burger - individual right to bear arms was “one of the greatest pieces of [View all]X_Digger
(18,585 posts)In a majority of states, there is no license, or asking permission of the state to own a firearm.
Alabama - no
Alaska- no
Arizona - no
Arkansas - no
California - no (no licensing per owner, but handguns require a 'safety certificate')
Colorado - no
Connecticut - license for handguns only
Delaware - no
Florida - no
Georgia - no
In the following states, a resident may carry concealed handguns with a license
Alabama - yes
Arkansas - yes
California - yes (though the license is rarely granted in many areas)
Colorado - yes
Connecticut - yes
Delaware - yes
Florida - yes
Georgia - yes
In two states in the first ten, no license is required to carry a handgun concealed
Alaska
Arizona
The following states have open carry of long guns
Alaska
Arizona
Colorado
Delaware
Georgia
In none of these states may you carry 'any kind of gun you want anywhere'. All have restrictions on where they may be carried- from schools, banks, municipal buildings, hospitals, etc etc (varies by state.)
Care to elaborate?