Our mission
CarryMaps was built to be the simplest, most accurate place in America to understand concealed carry laws. Not the most opinionated. Not the most political. Just the clearest, most reliable reference — one that a first-time permit applicant and a seasoned carrier can both trust.
Concealed carry laws are complex, state-by-state, and change regularly. There are millions of law-abiding gun owners who carry legally — or want to — and need fast, accurate answers to questions like: "Can I carry in Florida with my Georgia permit?" or "Does Texas require a permit?" We built this site to answer those questions clearly, with citations to the actual statutes.
What we are
- A free educational reference for U.S. state concealed carry laws
- Sourced exclusively from official state legislature websites, state police, and government agencies
- Designed to be politically neutral — we report what the law is, not what we think it should be
- Built and maintained as a static site — no backend, no subscriptions, no data collection beyond standard analytics
What we are not
- Not a law firm — nothing on this site is legal advice
- Not affiliated with any government agency — we are an independent reference site
- Not a firearms retailer or advocacy organization — we do not sell firearms or take political positions
- Not infallible — laws change, and despite our best efforts, some information may be outdated or contain errors
How we source data
Every piece of information on CarryMaps must be traceable to an official government source. We do not use third-party aggregators, Wikipedia, or news articles as primary sources. Our hierarchy of sources:
- Official state legislature websites (e.g., flsenate.gov, azleg.gov, statutes.capitol.texas.gov) — primary source for statute text
- State Attorney General offices — for official legal guidance and permit information
- State police / Department of Public Safety websites — for permit applications, fees, and processing details
- State courts — for states where courts issue permits
Each state data entry includes a statute citation, a link to the official source, and a "last verified" date. States marked with an "unverified" flag have data that is pending confirmation against the current official statute — treat those entries as preliminary.
Reporting errors
Laws change. If you notice outdated or incorrect information on CarryMaps, we want to know. Please use the contact information below to report any errors, with a reference to the current official source if available. We will review and update promptly.
Contact: contact@carrymaps.com
Advertising and monetization
CarryMaps is supported by advertising (Google AdSense) and may include affiliate links to relevant products and services (such as CCW insurance providers and permit application resources). Advertisements do not influence our content or data. We do not accept payment to alter, emphasize, or omit legal information.
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A note on legal advice
Nothing on CarryMaps is legal advice. The law is complex, changes frequently, and varies by individual circumstance. Before making any decision about whether, when, or where to carry a firearm, please verify the current law with your state's official statutes or consult a licensed attorney in the applicable state. See our full Disclaimer.