Do sensitive-place carry rules differ by state?

Yes. Bars, campuses, schools, and other no-carry zones while you are armed here Crosstatelaws maps all 50 states for travelers who are physically in that state — not for what a state requires of its own plates or licenses.

Does sensitive-place carry apply if my vehicle is registered in another state?

Operate-here rules (speed, helmets, possession, inspections you must stop for) follow the state you are in. Registration-state rules such as a front license plate do not. Read the layer notes on the map.

Where can I see a sensitive-place carry map?

Open the Crosstatelaws interactive map with this layer soloed: https://crosstatelaws.com/?solo=sensitive_carry

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Sensitive-place carry laws by state

People search “Sensitive-place carry by state”, “Sensitive-place carry laws by state”, and “Sensitive places map” when a road trip, boat, bike, or load is about to cross a line. This page is the 50-state index for sensitive-place carry. Colors and quotes are written for someone in that state today, not for what that state demands of its own registered vehicles.

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How states differ

Bars, campuses, schools, and other no-carry zones while you are armed here.

Long statutory list — bars/alcohol venues, campuses, and more
Bars / alcohol-primary venues banned or tightly limited
Public campus carry pathway exists (buildings/stadiums still limited)
Schools / courts / gov typical; bars mostly posted private property

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All 50 states

One-line traveler summary for each state. Open the map for the quoted rule and footnotes.

Alabama (AL): Alabama: standard sensitive places — schools, courts, government; bars mostly by posting or “primary purpose” alcohol rules.
Alaska (AK): Alaska: bars / alcohol-primary venues are banned or tightly limited for carry; campuses are usually off-limits too.
Arizona (AZ): Arizona: standard sensitive places — schools, courts, government; bars mostly by posting or “primary purpose” alcohol rules.
Arkansas (AR): Arkansas: public campus carry pathway exists — buildings, stadiums, and bars still have limits.
California (CA): California: long statutory sensitive-place list — bars/alcohol venues, campuses, schools, and more are no-carry for a visitor.
Colorado (CO): Colorado: public campus carry pathway exists — buildings, stadiums, and bars still have limits.
Connecticut (CT): Connecticut: long statutory sensitive-place list — bars/alcohol venues, campuses, schools, and more are no-carry for a visitor.
Delaware (DE): Delaware: long statutory sensitive-place list — bars/alcohol venues, campuses, schools, and more are no-carry for a visitor.
Florida (FL): Florida: bars / alcohol-primary venues are banned or tightly limited for carry; campuses are usually off-limits too.
Georgia (GA): Georgia: public campus carry pathway exists — buildings, stadiums, and bars still have limits.
Hawaii (HI): Hawaii: long statutory sensitive-place list — bars/alcohol venues, campuses, schools, and more are no-carry for a visitor.
Idaho (ID): Idaho: public campus carry pathway exists — buildings, stadiums, and bars still have limits.
Illinois (IL): Illinois: long statutory sensitive-place list — bars/alcohol venues, campuses, schools, and more are no-carry for a visitor.
Indiana (IN): Indiana: standard sensitive places — schools, courts, government; bars mostly by posting or “primary purpose” alcohol rules.
Iowa (IA): Iowa: standard sensitive places — schools, courts, government; bars mostly by posting or “primary purpose” alcohol rules.
Kansas (KS): Kansas: public campus carry pathway exists — buildings, stadiums, and bars still have limits.
Kentucky (KY): Kentucky: public campus carry pathway exists — buildings, stadiums, and bars still have limits.
Louisiana (LA): Louisiana: bars / alcohol-primary venues are banned or tightly limited for carry; campuses are usually off-limits too.
Maine (ME): Maine: standard sensitive places — schools, courts, government; bars mostly by posting or “primary purpose” alcohol rules.
Maryland (MD): Maryland: long statutory sensitive-place list — bars/alcohol venues, campuses, schools, and more are no-carry for a visitor.
Massachusetts (MA): Massachusetts: long statutory sensitive-place list — bars/alcohol venues, campuses, schools, and more are no-carry for a visitor.
Michigan (MI): Michigan: bars / alcohol-primary venues are banned or tightly limited for carry; campuses are usually off-limits too.
Minnesota (MN): Minnesota: bars / alcohol-primary venues are banned or tightly limited for carry; campuses are usually off-limits too.
Mississippi (MS): Mississippi: public campus carry pathway exists — buildings, stadiums, and bars still have limits.
Missouri (MO): Missouri: standard sensitive places — schools, courts, government; bars mostly by posting or “primary purpose” alcohol rules.
Montana (MT): Montana: standard sensitive places — schools, courts, government; bars mostly by posting or “primary purpose” alcohol rules.
Nebraska (NE): Nebraska: standard sensitive places — schools, courts, government; bars mostly by posting or “primary purpose” alcohol rules.
Nevada (NV): Nevada: bars / alcohol-primary venues are banned or tightly limited for carry; campuses are usually off-limits too.
New Hampshire (NH): New Hampshire: standard sensitive places — schools, courts, government; bars mostly by posting or “primary purpose” alcohol rules.
New Jersey (NJ): New Jersey: long statutory sensitive-place list — bars/alcohol venues, campuses, schools, and more are no-carry for a visitor.
New Mexico (NM): New Mexico: bars / alcohol-primary venues are banned or tightly limited for carry; campuses are usually off-limits too.
New York (NY): New York: long statutory sensitive-place list — bars/alcohol venues, campuses, schools, and more are no-carry for a visitor.
North Carolina (NC): North Carolina: bars / alcohol-primary venues are banned or tightly limited for carry; campuses are usually off-limits too.
North Dakota (ND): North Dakota: public campus carry pathway exists — buildings, stadiums, and bars still have limits.
Ohio (OH): Ohio: public campus carry pathway exists — buildings, stadiums, and bars still have limits.
Oklahoma (OK): Oklahoma: public campus carry pathway exists — buildings, stadiums, and bars still have limits.
Oregon (OR): Oregon: long statutory sensitive-place list — bars/alcohol venues, campuses, schools, and more are no-carry for a visitor.
Pennsylvania (PA): Pennsylvania: bars / alcohol-primary venues are banned or tightly limited for carry; campuses are usually off-limits too.
Rhode Island (RI): Rhode Island: long statutory sensitive-place list — bars/alcohol venues, campuses, schools, and more are no-carry for a visitor.
South Carolina (SC): South Carolina: bars / alcohol-primary venues are banned or tightly limited for carry; campuses are usually off-limits too.
South Dakota (SD): South Dakota: public campus carry pathway exists — buildings, stadiums, and bars still have limits.
Tennessee (TN): Tennessee: public campus carry pathway exists — buildings, stadiums, and bars still have limits.
Texas (TX): Texas: public campus carry pathway exists — buildings, stadiums, and bars still have limits.
Utah (UT): Utah: public campus carry pathway exists — buildings, stadiums, and bars still have limits.
Vermont (VT): Vermont: standard sensitive places — schools, courts, government; bars mostly by posting or “primary purpose” alcohol rules.
Virginia (VA): Virginia: bars / alcohol-primary venues are banned or tightly limited for carry; campuses are usually off-limits too.
Washington (WA): Washington: long statutory sensitive-place list — bars/alcohol venues, campuses, schools, and more are no-carry for a visitor.
West Virginia (WV): West Virginia: public campus carry pathway exists — buildings, stadiums, and bars still have limits.
Wisconsin (WI): Wisconsin: bars / alcohol-primary venues are banned or tightly limited for carry; campuses are usually off-limits too.
Wyoming (WY): Wyoming: standard sensitive places — schools, courts, government; bars mostly by posting or “primary purpose” alcohol rules.

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Not legal advice. Confirm statutes before you travel. Disclaimer.