Where every state stood on 2A Maps, captured November 3, 2026.
The live maps keep changing. This page does not.
Final 2026 numbers are added at year end.
2026 at a Glance
29 states recognize Constitutional Carry
852 days since a new state joined, as of November 3 (Louisiana, July 4, 2024)
9 maps gaining ground and 9 losing ground over the last 10 years
+0 / −6 state moves on the scored maps compared with 2025
Trends and moves are counted as explained on 2A Maps Sources and Definitions.
2A Freedom Score
Maps where a state is in the most pro-gun-owner category, out of 23 scored maps.
Top 10
1. Texas · 22
2. Idaho · 21
3. Montana · 21
4. West Virginia · 21
5. Alabama · 20
6. Alaska · 20
7. Arizona · 20
8. Kansas · 20
9. New Hampshire · 20
10. Oklahoma · 20
Most Restrictive
New York · 0
Massachusetts · 1
Illinois · 1
Hawaii · 1
District of Columbia · 1
Ranks cover the 50 states and DC. Puerto Rico is shown on the maps but not ranked.
Every Map, November 3, 2026
Counts cover all 50 states plus DC and Puerto Rico.
01 · Constitutional Carry
29 Constitutional Carry
16 Permit Required (Shall Issue)
7 Restrictive Permit Rules
Last 10 years: ▲ 19 moved pro-gun ▼ 0 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
02 · Concealed Carry Permits
39 Shall Issue, Easy Permit
4 Shall Issue, Heavy Requirements
9 Restrictive Permit Rules
Last 10 years: ▲ 1 moved pro-gun ▼ 0 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
03 · Assault Weapon Bans
38 No State Ban
3 Partial Restrictions
11 State Ban
Last 10 years: ▲ 0 moved pro-gun ▼ 5 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: −2 vs. 2025
04 · Suppressor Laws
41 Legal to Own and Hunt
1 Legal to Own, No Hunting
10 Civilian Ownership Banned
Last 10 years: ▲ 1 moved pro-gun ▼ 0 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
05 · Gun Shops by State
11 1,300 or More Gun Shops
13 1,000 to 1,299 Gun Shops
7 750 to 999 Gun Shops
11 390 to 749 Gun Shops
10 Under 390 Gun Shops
Last 10 years: ▲ 0 up ▼ 20 down
Compared with 2025: 4 states changed vs. 2025
06 · Home-Built Firearm Laws
34 No State Restriction
3 Serial Number or Partial Rules
15 Ban on Unserialized Guns or Kits
Last 10 years: ▲ 0 moved pro-gun ▼ 16 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: −1 vs. 2025
07 · Stand Your Ground
31 Stand Your Ground Law
10 Stand Your Ground by Court Ruling
11 Duty to Retreat Outside the Home
Last 10 years: ▲ 6 moved pro-gun ▼ 0 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
08 · Permit to Purchase
37 No Permit to Purchase
7 Permit for Some Firearms
8 Permit for Most or All Firearms
Last 10 years: ▲ 2 moved pro-gun ▼ 2 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: −1 vs. 2025
09 · Castle Doctrine
37 Castle Doctrine in Law
13 Limited Castle Protection
2 Duty to Retreat in Some Home Situations
Last 10 years: ▲ 2 moved pro-gun ▼ 0 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
10 · Firearm Registration
39 No State Registration
9 Some Firearms or Sales Records
4 Registration of All Firearms
Last 10 years: ▲ 0 moved pro-gun ▼ 2 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
11 · Magazine Capacity Limits
38 No State Limit
2 Limit Above 10 Rounds
12 10-Round Limit
Last 10 years: ▲ 0 moved pro-gun ▼ 6 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
12 · Carry Permit Reciprocity
30 Honors All Permits
10 Honors Some Permits
12 Honors No Permits
Last 10 years: ▲ 0 moved pro-gun ▼ 0 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
13 · Red Flag Laws
6 State Bans Red Flag Orders
23 No Red Flag Law
23 Red Flag Law
Last 10 years: ▲ 6 moved pro-gun ▼ 19 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
14 · Who Runs Background Checks
33 FBI Runs Checks
4 State Checks Handguns, FBI Long Guns
15 State Runs All Checks
Last 10 years: ▲ 2 up ▼ 2 down
Compared with 2025: No change vs. 2025
15 · Firearm Purchase Age
37 18 for All Long Guns
6 21 for Some Long Guns
9 21 for All Firearms
Last 10 years: ▲ 0 moved pro-gun ▼ 9 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: −1 vs. 2025
16 · NFA Item Laws
39 NFA Items Allowed
4 Some NFA Items Banned
9 Most NFA Items Banned
Last 10 years: ▲ 0 moved pro-gun ▼ 0 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
17 · Non-Resident Carry Permits
19 Issues Non-Resident Permits
11 Limited Non-Resident Permits
22 Residents Only
Last 10 years: ▲ 0 moved pro-gun ▼ 0 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
18 · Permit to Own
46 No Permit to Own
1 Handguns Only
5 Required for All Firearms
Last 10 years: ▲ 0 moved pro-gun ▼ 0 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
19 · State Right to Bear Arms
4 Strong Right, Strict Scrutiny
41 State Constitutional Right
7 No State Right to Arms
Last 10 years: ▲ 1 moved pro-gun ▼ 0 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
20 · Ammunition Background Checks
44 No Ammunition Check
6 License or ID Card Required
2 Point-of-Sale Ammo Check
Last 10 years: ▲ 0 moved pro-gun ▼ 2 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
21 · Private Sale Background Checks
28 No Private Sale Check
4 Required for Handguns or Some Guns
20 Required for All Firearms
Last 10 years: ▲ 2 moved pro-gun ▼ 8 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
22 · 2A Sanctuary States
16 State 2A Preservation Law
4 Resolution or Partial Measure
32 No State Sanctuary Law
Last 10 years: ▲ 15 moved pro-gun ▼ 0 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
23 · NFA Sanctuary Laws
7 State NFA Protection Law
45 No NFA Protection Law
Last 10 years: ▲ 1 moved pro-gun ▼ 0 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
24 · State Preemption
40 Full State Preemption
7 Partial Preemption
5 Little or No Preemption
Last 10 years: ▲ 1 moved pro-gun ▼ 3 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
25 · 2A Sanctuary Counties
18 Statewide Sanctuary Law
10 Most Counties
16 Some Counties
8 No Sanctuary Counties
Last 10 years: ▲ 24 moved pro-gun ▼ 0 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
26 · 2A4E Diversity Shoots
6 Diversity Shoots Held
1 Speaking and Appearances
45 No Diversity Shoot Yet
Last 10 years: ▲ 0 moved pro-gun ▼ 0 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
27 · Riding Shotgun With Charlie
33 Rides Filmed
19 Not Visited Yet
Last 10 years: ▲ 0 moved pro-gun ▼ 0 moved anti-gun
Compared with 2025: same as 2025
28 · Marijuana Laws and Gun Owners
25 Recreational and Medical
17 Medical Marijuana
10 Not Legal or CBD Only
Last 10 years: ▲ 27 up ▼ 0 down
Compared with 2025: No change vs. 2025
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