Most U.S. states permit open carry of firearms, meaning guns can be visibly carried in public. However, regulations vary significantly, with some places prohibiting open carry entirely. In the last 15 years, states have broadened gun rights, often allowing legal gun owners to carry firearms in public with few restrictions. This trend correlates with a concerning rise in gun death rates, especially in states with minimal laws against open carry, highlighting the potential dangers of public firearm access.
Open carry of firearms is allowed in most states, yet there are significant variations in laws governing these practices, affecting public safety.
Guns are openly carried in a majority of states, but the laws regulating this practice have significant implications for both gun rights and public safety.
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