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Open carry in the United States
Gun laws in Washington (state)
Open carry is not allowed in District of Columbia, except by law enforcement officers, military servicemembers, and security professionals while in the performance of their official duties. In September 2022, DC, under threat of litigation, repealed code forbidding concealed carry of more than 20 rounds and code forbidding carrying more than ...
Constitutional carry
New Mexico is a Shall-Issue state for the concealed carry of handguns, and permits the open carry of loaded firearms without a permit. A New Mexico Concealed Handgun License (CHL) is required by in-state residents to carry in a concealed manner a loaded handgun while on foot. Per state law, a firearm may be considered "loaded" when a magazine ...
Gun Control Act of 1968
The modern wave of concealed carry legislation and licensing perhaps had its start in 1976 in Georgia. The Georgia Legislature passed a bill introduced by Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller, which became the model for later laws. His effort was inspired by an NRA director and former border patrolman, Ed Topmiller.
Gun laws in Oregon