the answer can be both yes and no, depending on the exact circumstances
It's unlawful to openly carry a handgun in the state of SC. A bill has been recently introduced to openly carry without a permit.
No. As of 2010, Arizona allows anyone who can legally own a handgun to carry it, openly or concealed, without a permit. Before then, you could carry openly without a permit, but not concealed.
Arizona is an open carry state. If you can legally own a handgun, you can carry it openly without a permit. If you want to carry a concealed handgun, you need a permit.
If you are in a place like Portland or Oregon City that restricts loaded carry by people who do not have concealed handgun licenses, you may not have a loaded firearm in your vehicle. Furthermore, if it is a handgun, it must be carried openly or "not readily accessible."
You can carry a handgun openly without a permit, except in your vehicle. To carry a gun in your vehicle, or to carry a gun concealed, you must have a NH permit or a permit that is recognized by the state of NH. For more information, see opencary.org, or handgunlaw.us
Yes. Nevada is an open carry state, which means if you don't have a permit, you can carry a handgun openly, however I have been told that inside the city limits of Las Vegas, that is a bad idea. Also, the state of Nevada issues concealed carry permits, so you can carry a concealed handgun if you have a permit.
Several states have limitations on carrying a firearm- none have a blanket prohibition. Some are stricter than others. Actually, a couple do. In Illinois, you cannot carry a handgun on your person in public, openly or concealed. A few other states ban handgun carry by default, because it is basically impossible to get a handgun carry permit. But, the answer to the question I think you're asking is, Illinois and Wisconsin do not issue handgun carry permits, however, I think Wisconsin allows open carry. Check www.handgunlaw.us for more information. Update: since the time I wrote the most recent answer, Wisconsin has started issuing handgun carry permit.
To carry a handgun openly or concealed in the state of Georgia (other than on your property or inside your home, car, or your place of business), you must have a Georgia Weapons Carry License (or the older Georgia Firearm License)
It depends on what you mean exactly. You can transport an unloaded handgun in your vehicle while you travel as long as the handgun isn't accessible to you. However, if you have a handgun carry permit, you can carry the gun on your person in some states. That said, you can carry a handgun on your person inside your car in some states without a permit. Check out handgunlaw.us for more information about each individual state's laws.
Not sure what you're asking, but I'll take a stab at it. If you're asking "Is it illegal to carry a handgun," the answer is, it depends on where you are. In the U.S. some states require a permit to carry a handgun concealed, but a few don't. A few states allow you to carry a handgun openly, but most don't. Two states, Wisconsin, and Illinois, and D.C. don't issue carry permits.
You have to be 21 to purchase a hangun from a Licenced dealer. You can private party purchase or receive a gun as a gift at 18. You can legally carry a handgun "openly" at 18 years of age also.
The law varies from state to state, and place to place in that state. For example, a minor (under 18) in one state that is enaged in ranching, and has WRITTEN PERMISSION from parents may openly carry- in other states, that person may not possess a handgun. Packing.org has a SUMMARY of state firearm laws.