Concealed Carry Permit Cost by State: All 50 and D.C.
State fees for a concealed carry permit run from $0 in Indiana, Kansas and South Carolina to $200 in New Jersey. Find your state’s new and renewal fee, permit length and the statute behind it.
Ownership & Responsibility
Carrying a Gun in a Bar: The Rule in All 50 States and D.C.
25 states and D.C. ban or limit guns in bars, 3 allow carry only if you stay sober, and 22 have no state bar ban. Find your state's bar rule, drinking limit and stat...
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The duties that come with owning a firearm. Handling inherited guns, keeping NFA paperwork straight, and the fundamentals every new owner should have down.
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Does a Gun Maintenance App Create a Gun Registry?
A gun maintenance app like Armorer is a private, synced log, not a government registry. Here is what it stores, who can read each record, and the legal-process exception in its privacy policy.
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Private Gun Sales: Background Check Laws in All 50 States
Twenty-two states and D.C. require a background check or permit for some or all private gun sales; 28 leave in-state sales to federal law. Find your state’s row and statute.
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Sell My Gun: What It’s Worth and How to Sell It Legally
Six ways to sell a gun, the one federal line every private seller must respect, and what GunsAmerica charges sellers, from free listings to a 6% after-sale fee.
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Can You Buy a Gun as a Gift? Rules in All 50 States
A bona fide gun gift is legal under federal law, but 15 states and D.C. require a check on every gift and four more on handguns. Find your state’s family exemption and under-21 rule.
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Waiting Period for Guns by State: Days, Permits, Courts
Thirteen states and D.C. hold a paid-for gun for 72 hours to as long as 30 days; the rest set no fixed wait. One row per state, with the permits that skip the wait and the statute behind each.
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What To Do With Inherited Guns: A Calm, Legal 2026 Guide
Just inherited firearms? Learn what to do with inherited guns step by step: make them safe, identify and value them, understand your state’s rules, and sell safely.
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NFA Suppressor Facts in 2026: What Changed, What Remains, What Matters
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act changed the suppressor ownership equation in 2026. Here is a clear-eyed review of what the NFA still requires, what is now gone, and what every potential suppressor owner needs to know to make an informed decision.
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