Just 6.6% of Americans have a CCW permit. Some do also open carry, but the number can’t be that much higher
One major flaw in this analysis is the assumption that a concealed carry permit is required.
29 states do not require permits for concealed carry.
Permits are only required in 21 of the 50 states.
8 of those 21 states require permits, but do not actually issue permits upon demand. These are states like California, New York, New Jersey, Hawaii, etc. The people of these states are part of the total number of Americans, but are ineligible to acquire permits. They should not be included.
The overwhelming majority of active permits are from the 13 states where permits are required and are issued on demand.
The concentration of guns ranges from virtually zero in the 8 most restrictive states, to well over 10% in the remaining 42 states.
True and all that makes a difference, like in the states with restrictive laws on carry you’re less likely to have someone armed to defend, etc. Guns can only be a good defense when they’re there.
I’d be interested to find the total number who carry regularly though, but I couldn’t unfortunately.
One major flaw in this analysis is the assumption that a concealed carry permit is required.
29 states do not require permits for concealed carry.
Permits are only required in 21 of the 50 states.
8 of those 21 states require permits, but do not actually issue permits upon demand. These are states like California, New York, New Jersey, Hawaii, etc. The people of these states are part of the total number of Americans, but are ineligible to acquire permits. They should not be included.
The overwhelming majority of active permits are from the 13 states where permits are required and are issued on demand.
The concentration of guns ranges from virtually zero in the 8 most restrictive states, to well over 10% in the remaining 42 states.
True and all that makes a difference, like in the states with restrictive laws on carry you’re less likely to have someone armed to defend, etc. Guns can only be a good defense when they’re there.
I’d be interested to find the total number who carry regularly though, but I couldn’t unfortunately.