Is it Legal to Conceal Carry on Private Property?

Can you conceal carry on private property?  In this guide, we'll give you tips on how to do it legally!

Concealed Carry Restrictions

This brings us to concealed carry laws!  In most states, concealed carry is the most restrictive form of firearm possession and is subject to heavy limitation which in some states include complete prohibition.

Most states require people to obtain a concealed carry permit which may include firearms training, before they're allowed to conceal carry a firearm.  

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Always check your state and local laws regarding firearms possession!  Click below to check your state's concealed carry laws.

Some states such as Texas, do not require any permits for concealed carry.  

Is Concealed Carry Legal on Private Property?

Concealed carry in most public spaces is completely legal, however public spaces such as government buildings are more restrictive when it comes to firearms possession and can be subject to arrest.

Private property sign

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But, when it comes to private property there is few things you should know about before you decide to conceal carry. 

In most states, there are no laws specifically prohibiting possession of a firearm on any private property. 

The decision to allow private citizens to carry a firearm is on private property is typically left to those who have the authority to make decisions on behalf of that private property.  

Basically, any private property owner can make their own decisions regarding possession of a firearms on their property.

Examples of Private Property Gun Policies

  • No restrictions: gun stores and shooting ranges allow you to open or conceal carry on their property.  
  • Limited privileges: most business such as Walmart allow their customers to conceal carry a firearm, but do not allow open carry!
  • Prohibited: most large malls in the U.S. do not allow any form of firearms possession on their property!

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Consequences of Disobeying Private Property Gun Policy

Although, most states do not have laws that specifically prohibit possession of firearms on any private property, there are other laws that may be consequence for disobeying private property gun policies!

  • The private properties can remove or even ban you from their property if you refuse to follow their gun policy.
  • You can be subject to arrest for trespassing laws if you knowingly enter a private property with intent to violate their gun policy.  

Always check your state and local laws regarding firearms possession.  

Tips for Concealed Carry on Private Property

1.  Always know your state and local laws regarding concealed carry.

2.  Do not assume that all private properties allow possession of firearms.  Simple saying "I didn't know" is not an excuse.

3.  Look for visible signs that indicate whether possession of a firearm is prohibited on private property.

Guns prohibited sign on private property
weapons prohibited sign

4.  Contact the private property owners regarding their gun policy or if you have any other questions.  

Right to Bear Arms and Rising Crime Rates

The right to carry a firearm is a constitutional right as old as our country and with crime rates skyrocketing, it's more important than ever to be armed and prepared to defend yourself with a legal firearm.


Although, carrying a firearm is your constitutional right there are many limitations imposed by law on how and where we can actually carry a firearm including possession on private property. 


Bottom Line!

When it comes to concealed carry, always be sure to check your state and local laws regarding firearms possession on private property!  

Any private property owner can legally prohibit you from carrying firearms on their property.


When you decide to conceal carry on private property, always be sure to check laws and the gun policy. 

Simply saying "I didn't know" is not an excuse and may get you arrested!    

As the crime rates and mass shootings increase all across the U.S., legal concealed carry has never been more important!

Although, right to bear arms is your constitutional right, in most states concealed carry is heavily regulated by law.  

As a legal gun owners we must hold ourselves accountable and do it the right way!

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