Now in its 29th edition, the 2025 version of the “Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States” continues its mission of demystifying state-by-state gun laws for the everyday traveler. Authored by attorney and firearm law expert J. Scott Kappas, the guide is updated annually to reflect the latest legal developments, including changes in concealed carry reciprocity, transportation rules and legislation.
For gun owners who travel across state lines, staying informed is important. With each state maintaining its own firearm laws, what’s perfectly legal in one state could be a felony in another state. That’s where the “Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States” comes in. This book focuses on accessibility, clarity and real-world usability. Instead of drowning readers in legal jargon or dense legislative language, the guide breaks down each state’s firearm laws into easy-to-read summaries. Topics covered include traveling with a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle, how states treat out-of-state concealed carry permits, gun carry in churches, suppressor ownership status and more. Plus, by visiting gunlawguide.com, you can see online updates for conditional reciprocity states.
New for 2025, the guide also features graphic markers for states with red flag laws, along with 50 new subheadings in each state’s traveler’s checklist.
For RV owners, long-haul truckers, hunters or competition shooters traveling for a match, the guide acts like a legal checklist. Even longtime gun owners can fall afoul of unfamiliar laws—like magazine capacity limits, ammunition transport regulations or state-specific definitions of “concealed.” The guide’s strength is in helping readers avoid such costly mistakes, providing peace of mind during interstate travel.
One of the biggest advantages the “Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States” is its sheer convenience. At just 68 pages, the guide is small enough to throw in a glovebox, backpack or range bag—making it ideal for travelers who need quick legal references on the road. Despite its brevity, this guide doesn’t skimp on the facts. Each entry is written in plain English, so even those without a legal background can easily understand their rights and responsibilities. This user-friendly approach has made the guide a favorite among both new and experienced gun owners. And with a price tag less than $20, it remains one of the most affordable and useful legal tools a firearm owner can have on hand—especially when compared to the potential cost of an unintentional legal mistake.
In short, the “Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States” is not just a book—it’s an affordable, practical legal safety net.
You can buy your copy today at gunlawguide.com for $16.95, which includes bulk mail shipping costs.
