Commonwealth, 2 Litt. 90, 91-92 (Ky. 1822), which struck down a ban on concealed carry even though open carry was allowed, reasoning that "whatever restrains the full and complete exercise of [the ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A federal judge says Rhode Island‘s gun permit system, which requires residents to show “a need” to openly carry a firearm throughout the state, does not violate the ...

Yet, notably, Smith said in his ruling that the high court's 2022 ruling did not declare that the Second Amendment "requires open carry," but even if it did, Rhode Island's law "is within the ...

Municipalities are allowed to issue concealed-carry permits. The attorney general's office may issue concealed or open-carry permits. The lawsuit was brought after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled ...

Open carry in NC People who are at least 18 years old and have no felony convictions may carry a handgun without a permit, The News & Observer previously reported.

FORT BEND COUNTY, TX (KTRK) -- In just over two weeks, the open carry gun law in the Texas will change. On January 1, licensed gun owners will be able to openly carry their weapon as long as it's ...

Among police chiefs around the state, the Open Carry legislation was not popular. Most, including the Houston Police Chief, opposed the legislation that eventually passed.

North Carolina law allows people to carry a handgun without a permit — but there are some caveats. Here’s an overview of open carry and concealed carry laws in North Carolina as they stand now ...

The federal judge stated that open carry is a privilege, not a constitutional right. The ruling contrasts with a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down a similar New York law.