Does your state support your 2nd Amendment rights or make it exceedingly difficult to keep and bear arms?
Here’s your chance to find out!
Ammo.com ranked the worst states for gun owners in 2025 by analyzing each state’s current laws, pending laws, concealed carry guidelines, self-defense statutes, and 2A-centric taxes.
Continue reading to see where your state stands!
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Report Highlights:
Let’s take a moment to analyze which factors make a state the worst for gun ownership. If we only consider purchasing requirements, then we neglect carrying requirements and use of force thresholds. So, we came up with a list based on the following factors:
Current gun laws
Current purchase laws
Current concealed carry weapon (CCW) guidelines
Reciprocity between other states
Sales tax
Current governor’s voting history
Stand your ground laws
Note: We are not lawyers and are not qualified to give legal advice. No information on Ammo.com is intended to be construed as legal advice. It’s essential to look at each state’s current local laws in addition to federal laws. For example, most states define “stand your ground” and “duty to retreat” differently. Explore the links below to better understand your state’s laws.
Read the full report on the Worst States to be a Gun Owner (2025 Updated) here…