Every state is measured with the same yardstick.
Every map is dated, so you always know how fresh it is.
From Statute to Map in Six Steps
Every state entry on 2A Maps goes through the same path. Tap a step.
Where the Facts Come From
Sources are ranked. Only the top two decide how a state is shown.
The Law Itself
The final word on every scored map.
- State statutes
- State constitutions
- State agency and wildlife rules
- Court rulings that change what is in force, starting with NYSRPA v. Bruen (2022)
Official Government Data
Counts, lists and federal rules.
- U.S. Census Bureau population counts and estimates
- ATF Federal Firearms Licensee listings
- ATF Permanent Brady State Lists
- FBI NICS Participation Map
- ATF National Firearms Act Handbook
- State attorney general reciprocity lists
- CDC state medical cannabis summary
The Watch List
Early warning, never the final word.
- 2A groups that track each issue
- State legislature bill trackers
- Reports of signed bills and new court rulings
- Reader reports
Project Records
For the event maps only.
- 2A4E Diversity Shoot event records
- Walk the Talk America event records
- Liberty Watch Radio records
- Riding Shotgun With Charlie channel
- Gun Show Loophole Tour trip records
Map by Map: What Each One Is Checked Against
Pick any of the 31 maps to see its definition, its sources and how the 52 places break down today.
Our Research Standards
Twelve rules every map follows. Tap a rule to see what it means in practice.
Call It Like a Researcher
Five real situations. How would you show the state?
Words That Matter
Small words change what a map means. Tap a card to flip it.
Spot Something Out of Date?
Laws change fast.
Send the state and the change, and the map gets re-checked against the law.
Keep Exploring
Put the method to work.
Educational information, not legal advice. Check current law where you live and travel.