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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.
by 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 agoAll are characterized by free-roaming predators and very low population density. Seems unsurprising.
- fizgig 10y agoThe 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 agoBecause 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 agoBecause its not always convenient to carry a firearm openly - under a coat, in a holster for instance.
- wavefunction 10y agoIt doesn't make any sense. Rifles like you'd want for large predators or other animals aren't concealable.
- fizgig 10y agoGranted. 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).