Does your state support your Second Amendmentment rights or make it exceedingly difficult to keep and bear arms?
Ammo.com has ranked the worst states to be a gun owner below…
How?
By analyzing each state’s current laws, upcoming laws, concealed carry guidelines, self-defense statutes, and 2A-centric taxes in order to identify the worst states for gun owners in 2024.
Report Highlights
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Hawaii is the #1 worst state for gun owners due to strict purchasing and carry laws, as well as defying the Supreme Court on the individual’s right to carry.
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California is the #2 worst state for gun owners due to its permit-to-purchase and reciprocity laws.
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New York, Illinois, and New Jersey take the #3, #4, and #5 spot in our list of worst states for gun ownership due to strict purchasing and carrying requirements.
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North Carolina, Maine, and Ohio fall into spots #25, #24, and #23 due to new restrictive legislation with some relaxed carry laws.
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Some states rank lower than others due to excessive infringements, additional taxes, and the current Governor’s 2A statements.
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State and local laws defining Stand Your Ground vs. Duty to Retreat vary and should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Jump to a state: AL | AK | AZ | AR | CA | CO | CT | DE | FL | GA | HI | ID | IL | IN | IA | KS | KY | LA | ME | MD | MA | MI | MN | MS | MO | MT | NE | NV | NH | NJ | NM | NY | NC | ND | OH | OK | OR | PA | RI | SC | SD | TN | TX | UT | VT | VA | WA | WV | WI | WY
Read the full report on the worst states to be a gun owner in 2024 at Ammo.com.
Tyler Durden
Tue, 04/23/2024 – 22:05
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Author: Tyler Durden
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