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yeah this map seems kind of skewed. Oregon and Washington are similar enough seeing a huge disparity was surprising. Yeah, their new BS with training requirements makes them worse, but really that much worse?...
I skimmed the article and criteria. I wondered how they weighted the criteria. It would seem gun-friendly laws should have a substantial weighting over say gun-related jobs.
For example, is Nevada actually worse than California? That surprised me, but my assumptions simply may be wrong.
5. Oklahoma
Oklahoma got a new governor in 2018 and he was quick to enact a Permitless Carry bill early this year. Under the new law, Concealed Carry is legal without a permit so long as the individual is not a prohibited possessor. The law goes further than most by allowing members of the military who are over 18 to carry without a permit. Oklahoma does not place restrictions on Black Rifles, magazines or any NFA items earning it full points in those categories. (2018 rank: 6)
4. Kansas
Once again, a bill that would have expanded Kansas' recognition of out of state CCW permits didn't make it through the legislature this year, though the bill will carry over to 2020. Kansas gets full points in the CCW column with both Permitless Carry and a Shall Issue permit system in place. It also receives ten points in the Castle Doctrine, Black Rifle and NFA categories. It loses a bit of ground in the Miscellaneous column, as it is tough to compete with the states ahead of it in terms of gun culture. (2018 rank: 4)
3. Alaska
Nothing much happened in 2019 in Alaska, but that is likely because the state's gun laws are about as strong as it gets. Alaska has the highest rate of gun ownership in the nation, and was the first state to allow for both Permitless and Permitted Carry. Alaska can't compete with other states in terms of formal competitive shooting opportunities, but that is simply a matter of geography and population. From a pure statutory standpoint, Alaska is among the best states in the nation for gun owners. (2018 rank: 3)
2. Idaho
This spring, Idaho's governor signed legislation extending Permitless Carry rights to 18- to 20-year-old residents. Idaho receives 9.5 points in the CCW column since both residents and active duty military members can carry without a permit. Idaho also receives full points in the NFA, Black Rifle and Miscellaneous categories. Idaho's beauty has been discovered and the state's population is growing fast — here's hoping that the state can maintain its pro-gun culture despite that growth. (2018 rank: 2)
1. Arizona
No gun bills, either good or bad, passed this year, allowing Arizona to maintain the top spot in our survey. Arizona receives 10 points across the board thanks to its Permitless- and Permitted-Carry laws, a strong preemption statute, excellent Use of Force laws, and a lack of restrictions on individual firearms and accessories. Places to shoot, both recreationally and competitively, are many and the state has a strong firearm industry presence. Gunsite, the mecca of defensive shooting, is just outside of Prescott. (2018 rank: 1)
I skimmed the article and criteria. I wondered how they weighted the criteria. It would seem gun-friendly laws should have a substantial weighting over say gun-related jobs.
For example, is Nevada actually worse than California? That surprised me, but my assumptions simply may be wrong.
Interesting both articles ranked Arizona as number one.
And I too am skeptical of the first. Alaska, Nevada, Washington, and New Mexico are all worse than California? I don't think so. The inclusion of firearm-related jobs probably skewed the results.
This map is far from being right, I hail from Oklahoma and sooner state should be in the top 5 states without any hard effort put into the consideration. Everything is allowed in Oklahoma , admittedly we only obtained constitutional carry about a year and a half ago but none the less they have it.
I will be moving back to Oklahoma when I can't tolerate Oregon and the the continual attack on liberty that seems to be happening in the PNW
I spent a year in McCurtain County, way more gun friendly than the left coast.