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Well, it is the only US state (I think) that requires no permits for concealed gun carry. So they do strive to reduce the trampling of people's rights. Now, if

• JoeAltmaier 10y ago
  Alaska, Arizona, Vermont and Wyoming
  • fizgig 10y ago
    Wow, I didn't realize there were that many. Alaska makes total sense, given that bears and moose roam populated areas. I'm surprised by the others.
    • JoeAltmaier 10y ago
      All are characterized by free-roaming predators and very low population density. Seems unsurprising.
      • fizgig 10y ago
        The same could be said for Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Montana, and New Mexico. Given that Wyoming has the lowest population density (of the 48 contiguous states, anyway), I sorta understand that one. But given that a big chunk of the Arizona population is retirees, I'm surprised they haven't changed the carry laws yet. There's no rhyme or reason or consistency to many US states' laws. I find it a bit bothersome.
      • dboreham 10y ago
        Because a bear would be able to see a gun if it were not concealed? (I live in Montana and have never heard anyone talk about concealed carry in the context of animals).
        • JoeAltmaier 10y ago
          Because its not always convenient to carry a firearm openly - under a coat, in a holster for instance.
    • wavefunction 10y ago
      It doesn't make any sense. Rifles like you'd want for large predators or other animals aren't concealable.
      • fizgig 10y ago
        Granted. Many states allow open carry, which seems more fitting for such circumstances. However, hunting large(-ish) game like boar with large caliber handguns is a thing. I don't know how they'd fare against bear and moose. It might be easier to tote something like a .44 magnum handgun to and from work in Alaska than a rifle or shotgun. Ultimately I was just speculating as to why Alaska might allow permit-free conceal carry. It may have more to do with the self-reliance and history of the population than anything else. I've never lived in Alaska, never hunted anything larger than jack rabbit, and never fired anything larger than a .44-mag revolver and rifle (they are pretty powerful, though).
  • nonameface 10y ago
    West Virginia, as of May 24, 2016 http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/permitless-carry-now-law-in-wv/article_e2d6c04e-5db3-5eeb-ad46-de6040c35bb0.html http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/permitless-carry-now-law...
• ythl 10y ago
  > it would be paradise for anyone who believes that adults should be able to live like adults without a meddling nanny state. Some of us adults though don't like living with the other adults who indulge in these things. My current "adult" neighbors are legal drug users, and to be honest I don't really find it to be a paradise, especially when their pot smoke leaks into my condo. I would rather move to a place where people have the same values as me.
  • fizgig 10y ago
    Fair enough. I had the same complaint about regular smokers at my last apartment. Smoke from a neighbor would somehow seep into my place a bit, which bugged me. The upstairs neighbor had kids and a dog that irked me with their constant noise. I solved the problem by buying a house. Freedom has it's perks and problems for all involved.
    • st3v3r 10y ago
      So basically your solution is to have more money.
      • 0xdeadbeefbabe 10y ago
        Or have less money
• iamthepieman 10y ago
  A small clarification that pertains to your comment and several child comments. Vermont has no requirements for concealed gun carry implicitly. Meaning they have passed no laws (ever) pertaining to carrying guns one way or another apart from 1. not allowing firearms on state owned land or in state buildings (without permission) or schools. 2. laws pertaining to crimes committed with firearms 3. A law specifically disallowing local governments and municipalities from restricting gun carrying beyond what the state government has. 4. Laws pertaining to children using and possessing guns.