2017 Best States for Gun Owners

[URIT]

The November 2017 issue of Guns and Ammo has a lengthy article written by Keith Wood that ranks the 50 States plus DC. Where does your state fall... (We'll start from the worst)???

DC NY MA NJ HI CA CT MD RI DE MN IL CO WA NM IA NE OR PA SD VA ME OH LA MI NC NV SC WI AR IN VT ID AL WY MS NH KY WV FL TN MO GA TX ND UT MT OK KS AK AZ

I found the article informative with its short write up on each state plus DC.

 

[italiansport]

I am forever thankful that I escaped from Illinois and moved to Arizona over 20 years ago. Minimal gun regulation is only ONE of the reasons I love living here as it's truly a fabulous State!
Jim

 

[Arik]

Can you post a link? Im wondering why Pa is so far back considering it's a shall issue state with no mandatory classes and no restrictions on guns or ammo. All class 3 is legal, carrying in restaurants that serve alcohol is legal.

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[Geronimo Jim]

Great article. Thanks for posting.

 

[steelslaver]

Montana is correctly in the top 5. I don't get why Wyoming is so far back. It has permit-less concealed carry and Montana does not.

But, we do have some great gun law. Weapons do not have to be surrendered during emergency, no city can pass more restrictive law than state law, everyone legally eligible to possess a gun is granted an exemption from Federal gun free zone restriction.

 

[shouldazagged]

I'm sorry to see my adopted home state has slipped to fourteenth. We're shall-issue, castle-doctrine, stand-your-ground and open-carry, with easy licensing requirements.

One study a few years ago ranked us the fifth most gun-friendly state

 

[raljr1]

Can you post a link? Im wondering why Pa is so far back considering it's a shall issue state with no mandatory classes and no restrictions on guns or ammo. All class 3 is legal, carrying in restaurants that serve alcohol is legal.

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Probably because of the extra, state mandated, form we have to fill out when buying. Oh, and Philadelphia.

Robert

 

[Rustyt1953]

Although not quite as gun-friendly as the upper tier states, I am grateful for what we Buckeyes have:

From G&A 2015;

"Things have gotten remarkably better for Ohio’s gun owners since 2014. Residents have seen the passage of pro-gun legislation, and those laws have now taken effect. Suppressors are now legal for hunting, and CLEOs must sign NFA transfer forms, which makes the already good Class 3 category even stronger. Additionally, training for CCW permits was reduced from 12 hours down to eight. Ohio’s CCW law has been changed to what is effectively a “full recognition” system, but the state does have a somewhat restrictive list of prohibited locations. The state enacted a Castle Doctrine law in 2008, but requires a particularly high burden of proof in the case of self-defense. An awkward definition of “automatic weapon” that created problems for certain firearms and magazines has been fixed, allowing for max points in the tactical rifle category."

 

[johngalt]

Having lived in IL, MD, OH, IN, and WI, I disagree with the rankings. From top to bottom: OH WI IL IN MD. I could be persuaded to swap OH and WI. I'm assuming the ranking is based purely on gun laws, which misses a lot. There is also availability of places to shoot and places to buy firearms, ammo, and related equipment. The lack of all of those drives IN to near bottom. I had far better ranges in MD than IN. OH has the best ranges. It was easy to find ranges in IL south of I-80.

 

[ParadiseRoad]

...Colorado used to be known for hunting...skiing...and western freedom...now we're known for gambling and dope...sad...

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Pa might be on the list now but it seems to be slowly turning into NJ!

 

[Arik]

Pa might be on the list now but it seems to be slowly turning into NJ!

How so? No laws have changed. Not has happened since I've been old enough to buy firearms in 1998

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[Geronimo Jim]

The article explains the criteria used.

 

[Arik]

I couldn't find it

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[URIT]

Did I mention that this was taken from a lengthy article in the November 2017 issue of Guns and Ammo? A good read! That said, each state is covered individually but not all 5 categories used to rank the states are detailed.

The states were ranked numerically in each of five categories: Right to carry (RTC), access to "black rifles" (e.g., firearms possessing a tactical appearance), the presence and strength of a Castle Doctrine law, subjects related to the National Firearms Act (NFA), and a catch-all miscellaneous category that the writer admits was the toughest to award points and is the most subjective.

I hope this will remove some of the angst readers are experiencing or encourage them to read the full article.

 

[kozmic]

NY, 'nuff said.

 

[Maple Trapper]

I'm not at all surprised to see NY as 2nd from the worst. However, I have a concealed carry. Much of the issue is with the NY city area, but none of NY is good. Pistol permits are handled by the individual counties and as such change as the Sheriff and Judges change. I recently bought a S&W M&P M 2.0 in 9mm. It took 5 days to get a purchase stub approved so I could pick the gun up. About 2 weeks later the sheriff was appointed to a State job, in Albany and the under Sheriff took over. Now purchases are completed the same day, at a single stop, if you have had a background check updated within the last 5 years, assuming you already have a permit to carry..

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

I couldn't find it

In my Nov 2017 issue of G&A... pages 76-90.

Considering the rating of Pennsylvania, have they banned gun magazines?

 

[Arik]

In my Nov 2017 issue of G&A... pages 76-90.

Considering the rating of Pennsylvania, have they banned gun magazines?

Couldn't find it online! Didn't actually attempt to drive around and look for the paper version!!

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[TAROMAN]

Oregon. 33rd and sinking fast under an increasing load of migrants from south of our border.
WE need a wall to keep Californians out.