Over the past few days, we have heard the same question from almost every legal gun owner, “Can I legally carry while wearing a mask?” Depending on the state, a person not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm under state and federal law may be allowed to carry a gun in a non-prohibited place while wearing a mask.
Keep in mind
all other laws still apply. Take time to learn the law!
Here is a quick detail State by State:
Alabama
Yes. The State of Alabama allows you to carry with a mask on.
Alaska
Yes. The State of Alaska allows you to carry with a mask on.
Arizona
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, Arizona may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-701.
Arkansas
Yes. The State of Arkansas allows you to carry with a mask on.
California
No. California prohibits or will likely interpret the law to prohibit wearing a mask while carrying a firearm.
See Cal. Penal Code § 25300.
Colorado
Yes. The State of Colorado allows you to carry with a mask on.
Connecticut
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, Connecticut may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See C.G.S. § 53-37a.
Delaware
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, Delaware may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See Del. Code Ann. Tit 11, § 1301.
Florida
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, Florida may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See Fla. Stat. § 876.155.
Georgia
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, Georgia may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See Ga. Code Ann. § 16-11-38;
See also Executive Order 04.11.20.02 Regarding the use of face masks/coverings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Hawaii
Yes. The State of Hawaii allows you to carry with a mask on.
Idaho
Yes. The State of Idaho allows you to carry with a mask on.
Illinois
No. Illinois prohibits or will likely interpret the law to prohibit wearing a mask while carrying a firearm.
See 720 ILCS 5/24-1.
Indiana
Yes. The State of Indiana allows you to carry with a mask on.
Iowa
Yes. The State of Iowa allows you to carry with a mask on.
Kansas
Yes. The State of Kansas allows you to carry with a mask on.
Kentucky
Yes. The State of Kentucky allows you to carry with a mask on.
Louisiana
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, Louisiana may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See La. Rev. Stat. § 14:313.
Maine
Yes. The State of Maine allows you to carry with a mask on.
Maryland
Yes. The State of Maryland allows you to carry with a mask on.
Massachusetts
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, Massachusetts may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See MGL c. 268 § 34.
Michigan
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, Michigan may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See MCL § 750.396.
Minnesota
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, Minnesota may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See Minn. Stat. 609.735.
Mississippi
Yes. The State of Mississippi allows you to carry with a mask on.
Missouri
Yes. The State of Missouri allows you to carry with a mask on.
Montana
Yes. The State of Montana allows you to carry with a mask on.
Nebraska
Yes. The State of Nebraska allows you to carry with a mask on.
Nevada
Yes. The State of Nevada allows you to carry with a mask on.
New Hampshire
Yes. The State of New Hampshire allows you to carry with a mask on.
New Jersey
Yes. The State of New Jersey allows you to carry with a mask on.
New Mexico
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, New Mexico may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-22-3.
New York
Yes. The State of New York allows you to carry with a mask on.
North Carolina
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, North Carolina may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See N.C. Gen. Stat. §§
14-12.7,
14-12.8,
14-12.9,
14-12.10,
14-12.11.
North Dakota
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, North Dakota may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See N.D.C.C. § 12.1-31-15.
Ohio
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, Ohio may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See Ohio Rev. Code § 3761.12.
Oklahoma
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, Oklahoma may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1301.
Oregon
Yes. The State of Oregon allows you to carry with a mask on.
Pennsylvania
Yes. The State of Pennsylvania allows you to carry with a mask on.
Rhode Island
Yes. The State of Rhode Island allows you to carry with a mask on.
South Carolina
Yes. The State of South Carolina allows you to carry with a mask on.
South Dakota
Yes. The State of South Dakota allows you to carry with a mask on.
Tennessee
Yes. The State of Tennessee allows you to carry with a mask on.
Texas
Yes. The State of Texas allows you to carry with a mask on.
Utah
Yes. The State of Utah allows you to carry with a mask on.
Vermont
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, Vermont may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See local ordinance.
Virginia
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, Virginia may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See Va. Code § 18.2-422.
Washington
Yes. The State of Washington allows you to carry with a mask on.
Washington, D.C.
No. Washington, D.C. prohibits or will likely interpret the law to prohibit wearing a mask while carrying a firearm.
See D.C. Code § 22-3312.03.
West Virginia
Generally yes. While gun owners can carry a firearm while wearing a mask, West Virginia may outlaw the wearing of a mask to conceal one’s identity, conceal one’s identity with intent to commit a crime, or other restrictions not directly related to firearms.
See W. Va. Code § 61-6-22.
Wisconsin
Yes. The State of Wisconsin allows you to carry with a mask on.
Wyoming
Yes. The State of Wyoming allows you to carry with a mask on.
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