Open carry laws differ significantly across the U.S., with states such as New York, Florida, California, and Illinois prohibiting it. These states, home to some of the largest urban areas, use gun control to address urban crime. New York has some of the strictest gun laws, banning open carry of handguns and requiring permits for concealed carry. The historical context includes the Sullivan Act of 1911. Although not prohibited, open carry of unloaded long guns is rare due to local regulations.
New York has some of the toughest firearm restrictions in the country. Open carry of handguns is banned statewide, and the state doesn't issue licenses for it.
The four states that prohibit open carry are also those with the largest cities in the country. They see gun control as a tool for managing urban crime.
Concealed carry is allowed only with a state-issued permit after strict vetting, including background checks, fingerprinting, in-person training, an interview, and a review of recent social media activity.
Open carry of unloaded rifles or shotguns isn't directly prohibited statewide, but carrying a loaded long gun in public is illegal.
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