In Alabama, you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

For handguns, Alabama law extends the list above to people who presumably struggles with drug or alcohol addiction, is of unsound mind, has been convicted of a crime of violence or domestic violence, and anyone who is subject to a valid protection order for domestic abuse. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Alaska you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

For handguns or other concealable firearms, Alaska law extends the list above to anyone who has been convicted of a felony-level crime as a minor. This restriction does not apply, however, if 10 or more years have passed since the person received an unconditional discharge for their offense. Additionally, Alaska prevents the transfer of guns to anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Arizona you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Arizona law extends the list above to people who are found by a court to be a danger to themselves or others who have not completed their court ordered treatment; people currently imprisoned, or on probation for domestic violence offenses; people on parole, home arrest, work furlough, or community supervision; Foreign nationals lacking proper documentation; and people who have committed first or second degree burglary, arson, or robbery using a deadly weapon, or any other serious offense as a minor within the past 10 years

In Arkansas you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Arkansas law extends the list above to those who have been declared to be a "mental defective" by a court. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

California law requires that firearms can only be transferred to a person who has undergone a background check and has a safety certification, but there are exceptions.  One exception is loans for the purpose of preventing suicide. In those cases, firearms may be loaned for as long as necessary to prevent harm, provided the adult who holds them is not a prohibited person, stores the guns locked and unloaded, and does not use them at any point

Firearms should not knowingly be loaned to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

California law extends the list above to people who is addicted to narcotic drugs, suffers from severe mental health issues or chronic alcoholism, has been convicted of certain felony or misdemeanor charges (including crimes of violence, hate crimes, unlawful use or improper storage of firearms), has committed crimes of violence, drugs, or firearms as a minor (until they are 30), or is expressly banned from having guns by a court. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

Colorado law requires that loans of firearms for greater than 72 hours can only occur if the person to whom the guns are loaned has undergone a background check through a licensed firearm dealer. An exception is made for loans to adult relatives (defined as spouses, parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, first cousins, aunts, and uncles).

Firearms should not knowingly be loaned to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Colorado law extends the list above to people who have been convicted of certain crimes, including certain domestic or sexual violence crimes, crimes punishable with a year or more of prison time, various violent and serious misdemeanors, or while they are subject to certain active court orders. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

Connecticut law strictly controls transfers of firearms between individuals. Even temporary loans can only occur if a state form is completed and the person holding the guns has a permit to possess firearms and undergoes a background check. Guns may not be transferred to any prohibited possessors. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Connecticut law extends the list above to people who have committed various serious juvenile offenses, have been found not guilty due to mental defect or illness within the past 20 years, are subject to a court order related to threats or attempts of violence on others, have been required to relinquish their guns by a firearms seizure order, or were voluntarily admitted to a facility for the treatment of a psychiatric disability within the past 6 months. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

Although Delaware usually requires that a person must undergo a background check before you loan your firearms to them, Delaware makes exceptions for transfers between immediate family (defined as parent by law or blood, legal guardian, grandparent, child by law or blood, grandchild, sibling by law or blood, spouse, or civil union partner), for transfers of a gun to any law enforcement officer, for personal loans of guns lasting for under two weeks, or to transfer a gun to someone with a valid concealed carry permit.

Firearms should not knowingly be loaned to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Delaware law extends the list above to people who have history of conviction for drugs, domestic violence crimes, or any crime of violence, have been committed to an institution for a mental disorder, unless proof is presented that they are able to safely possess a gun, has past commitment of a felony level crime as a minor, has been prohibited by a court order from possessing guns, or has history of conviction for non-felony crime prohibiting possession/use of guns within the past five years. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

DC law strictly controls transfers of firearms between individuals. With very few exceptions, temporary loans must be processed by a registered dealer (e.g. a gun store), and guns can only be loaned to a person who holds a valid firearm registration and has undergone a background check

Firearms should not knowingly be loaned to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

D.C. law extends the list above to anyone who has been convicted of a weapons offense, crime of violence, or, within the past five years, any drug violations, assault, DUI, intrafamily offense, improper storage of guns, or stalking. ALso anyone who has been found to be a chronic alcoholic or insane by a court, has history of voluntary commitment to a mental institution or violent behavior, has a physical condition which prevents the safe use of guns, or has not taken the required training/safety course. D.C. specifically prevents possession of handguns by anyone who has been convicted of a crime punishable by a year or more of prison, been convicted of unlawfully selling weapons, is addicted to drugs, is subject to a restraining court order, or has committed an intrafamily offense within the past five years. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Florida you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Florida law extends the list above to anyone who is under 24 years old and has been convicted a crime of felony level as a minor, has been issued a final injunction to prevent them from committing acts of domestic violence, is a “violent career criminal”, has been declared mentally defective or who has been committed to a mental institution, is the subject of a court order that bans them from possessing any firearms, is addicted to drugs or alcohol, or is of unsound mind NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Georgia, you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

Hawaii law strictly controls transfers of firearms between individuals. Temporary loans may only be made to a person with a firearm permit. Exception are made for shotguns or rifles if the loan is for 15 days or less.

Firearms should not knowingly be loaned to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Hawaii law extends that list to include anyone who has some criminal history, including crimes of violence (including sexual assault and stalking) and sale of illegal drugs, has been acquitted of a crime due to a mental disorder, suffers from drug or alcohol addiction, has history of serious mental disorder without documentation of recovery, or is subject to certain court orders NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Idaho you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

Illinois law strictly controls transfers of firearms between individuals. Transfers can only be made to a person with a firearm ID card or permit and must be processed by a federally licensed firearm dealer (e.g., a gun store). Exceptions are not made for temporary loans but are made for transfers between family members (defined as a spouse, child by law or blood, parent by law or blood, sibling, uncle/aunt, nephew/niece, grandparent, and grandchild)

Firearms should not knowingly be loaned to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Illinois law extends the list above to people convicted of violent misdemeanors, people under 28 with a juvenile record of certain serious crimes, and people declared by a court to be dangerous to self or others. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Indiana you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Indiana law extends the list above to anyone who is under 26, is under 28 for with juvenile record of an armed offense that would be a serious violent felony if committed by an adult, has been convicted of domestic battery with some types of domestic violence protective orders, has been convicted of a violent misdemeanor, is an illegal immigrant, or has been declared by a court to be dangerous to self or others. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Iowa, you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include

Firearms should not knowingly be loaned to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Iowa law extends that list to include people with a juvenile record of felony-type crimes or who are alcoholic or possess illegal drugs. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Kansas you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Kansas law extends the list above to anyone who is addicted to illegal drugs or committed drug related crimes, has committed a felony level crime as a minor, had not received the necessary "certificate of restoration" after commitment to a substance abuse or mental health treatment facility, is an illegal immigrant, is the subject of certain protective court orders, or has been convicted of a domestic violence crime within the past five years. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Kentucky you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Louisiana you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Louisiana law extends the list above to people with criminal histories involving various types of burglary, making/possessing a bomb, having a gun while possessing/selling illegal drugs, sex offenses, some domestic violence crimes, or being subject to a court order for domestic violence. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Maine you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Maine law extends the list above to people who have committed a crime punishable by imprisonment for one year or more, excluding misdemeanors in other states punishable by less than two years of imprisonment; a crime using a dangerous weapon; some domestic violence offenses; or a juvenile record of serious crimes if committed with a dangerous weapon or if bodily harm was threatened or resulted. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

Maryland law requires that people who take possession of a handgun must have a handgun license; no license is required for most rifles and shotguns. For all permanent handgun transfers, Maryland law requires the new owner to undergo a background check through a licensed dealer, but this is not required in the case of temporary loans. You may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm, and, in the case of handguns, provided they have a handgun license. Under federal law, ‘prohibited possessors’ are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Maryland law extends that list to include anyone who has been convicted of a crime of violence, a crime resulting in imprisonment or statutory penalty of more than two years, is under age 30 with a history of committing these crimes as a minor, is a habitual drunkard or user of illegal drugs, suffers from a mental disorder and has a history of violent behavior against themself or another person, or has been voluntarily admitted for more than 30 consecutive days to a mental health facility without receiving proof that their mental state is no longer a safety issue. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

Massachusetts law strictly controls transfers of firearms between individuals. Under state law, you may only loan your firearms to another person if they have a Firearm Identification Card or a License to Carry or comparable authority to possess a firearm. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

Under Michigan law, only people who hold a License to Carry or Permit to Purchase are legally entitled to possess a handgun, and exceptions for temporary loans are not spelled out in the law. Under state law, you may loan rifles or shotguns to another person provided you do not have reason to believe they are  prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, ‘prohibited possessors’ include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Michigan extends the list above to include people who are ordered by the court to participate in outpatient mental health treatment. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Minnesota you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Minnesota law extends the list above to people who have been convicted of certain misdemeanors, including gang-related offenses, most drug violations, child endangerment, rioting, and other crimes. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Mississippi you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Mississippi law extends the list above to include people who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Missouri you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Missouri law extends the list above to people who have been declared mentally incompetent in court, or who are habitually under the influence of substances NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Montana you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

Nebraska requires that people taking possession of a handgun have a handgun certificate or concealed weapon permit. Exceptions are made for loans between immediate family (defined as one's spouse, sibling, parent, adult child, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or grandparent). Certificates or permits are not required for rifles or shotguns. Firearms should not knowingly be loaned to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Nebraska law extends that list to include anyone who is subject by a court to a protective order, was convicted within the past seven years of a domestic violence crime, or who is under 25 and committed a crime of felony level as a minor, or who has not yet received restoration of their rights after commitment to a mental health institution. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

Under Nevada law, a person without a license to carry should undergo a background check by a licensed dealer before you loan your firearm to them, but there are two relevant exceptions: temporary loans to “prevent great bodily harm or death” and loans to family members. Firearms should not knowingly be loaned to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, “prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In New Hampshire you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

New Hampshire law extends that list to include anyone who is subject to a protective court order NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

New Jersey law strictly controls firearm transfers between individuals. Under state law, you may only loan your firearm to another person if they possess a handgun permit or, in the case of rifles and shotguns, a firearm ID card. Exceptions are made for transfers between immediate family (defined as one's spouse, domestic partner, grandparent, grandchild, parent, child, or sibling by law or blood). Firearms should not knowingly be loaned to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

New Jersey law extends that list to include anyone who has criminal charges of arson, escape, extortion, bias intimidation, carjacking, gang criminality, racketeering, terroristic threats, endangering the welfare of a child, or any domestic violence or weapons related offense, past commitment to an institution for a mental disorder (including voluntarily commitment) unless they attain proof (like a certification from a doctor) that their mental disorder no longer interferes with safe gun usage, past conviction for the use, possession, or sale of most illegal drugs, or who is subject to a court order banning them from possessing any firearm. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In New Mexico you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

New Mexico law extends that list to include anyone who has any domestic violence or stalking charges to have guns, and does not allow anyone under 19 to possess a handgun NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

New York law strictly controls transfers of handguns and semi-automatic rifles. Under state law, even temporary possession of these weapons requires that the person have a license for each individual gun. People may hold onto another person’s shotguns or traditional rifles without a license, provided they are not prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

New York law extends that list to include anyone who has any of various criminal charges including illegally using, carrying or possessing a dangerous weapon; making or possessing burglar’s instruments; buying or receiving stolen property; unlawful entry into a building; certain kinds of disorderly conduct; certain drug offenses, child endangerment; certain crimes involving prostitution; certain kinds of stalking; and certain violent or threatening crimes committed against a member of the same family or household NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

North Carolina law requires that people taking possession of a handgun have a handgun permit. Permits are not required for taking possession of a rifle or shotgun. Firearms should not knowingly be loaned to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In North Dakota you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

North Dakota law extends that list to include people who have been convicted of a crime involving violence or intimidation with a dangerous weapon, or if they have been committed to an institution for a mental condition (unless the person has not had the condition for the previous three years) NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Ohio you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Oklahoma you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Oklahoma law extends that list to include people who have committed a crime of felony level as a minor in the past 10 years. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

Oregon requires that a person must undergo a background check before you loan your firearms to them, but makes exceptions for some transfers. This includes transfers made to prevent death or serious injury, transfers to law enforcement agencies, and transfers between immediate family (defined as spouse, domestic, partner, parent, guardian, sibling, child, aunt, uncle, grandchildren, grandparent, including foster, in-law, and step relationships) Firearms should not knowingly be loaned to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces

Oregon law extends that list to include anyone who has committed a felony level crime as a minor within the past four years, who is subject to certain court orders, has been convicted of domestic violence or stalking, or, within the past four years, a misdemeanor violent crime, is on probation, or who is banned from having guns due to court declared mental illness. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

Pennsylvania requires that a person must undergo a background check before you loan your handguns to them, but makes exceptions for transfers between immediate family (defined as spouse, parent, child, grandchildren, and grandparents). Loans of rifles and shotguns are not subject to a background check, provided you have no reason to believe the person is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Pennsylvania law extends that list to include anyone who has been convicted of crimes including: certain weapons related crimes, organized crime related offenses, stalking, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, robbery, burglary, causing or risking catastrophe, some assault crimes, arson, luring a child into a motor vehicle, impersonating a law enforcement officer, or drug related offenses, has been declared in court to be mentally incompetent, is an illegal immigrant, has committed a felony level crime as a minor within the past 15 years or until age 30, or is subject to certain court orders. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

Rhode Island requires that a person must undergo a background check before you loan your firearms to them. Firearms should not knowingly be loaned to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Rhode Island law extends that list to include anyone who has been convicted of a crime of violence or some domestic violence misdemeanors, is subject to certain court orders, is under treatment or confined for drug addiction, is declared in court to be mentally incompetent, or is an illegal immigrant. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In South Carolina you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

South Carolina law extends that list to include people who have been convicted of a crime involving violence or domestic violence, are subject to a domestic violence court order, suffer from substance abuse issues, are declared mentally incompetent in court, have history with certain mental health issues without restoration of rights, are illegal immigrants, or have been otherwise declared in court unfit to possess a gun. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In South Dakota you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

South Dakota law extends that list to include people who have been convicted of a crime involving violence within the past 15 years, or have been convicted of any domestic violence crimes within the past year. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Tennessee you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Tennessee law extends that list to include people who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Texas you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Texas law extends that list to include people who have been convicted of certain domestic violence assault related misdemeanors before five years after the end of their confinement or community supervision. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Utah you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Utah law extends that list to include people who are on probation or parole, have committed a crime within the past 7 years as a minor that would be a felony, have been convicted of a gang-related crime within the past 5 years, or unlawfully use or possess drugs. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

Vermont requires that a person must undergo a background check before you loan your firearms to them, but makes some exceptions for transfers made to prevent imminent harm, transfers between family members, or to law enforcement agencies. Firearms should not knowingly be loaned to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Vermont law extends that list to include people who have been convicted of violent crimes, crimes of domestic violence, and stalking offenses. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Virginia you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Virginia law extends that list to include people who are under the age of 29 and were found guilty as a juvenile (14 years of age or older) of crimes that would be a felony if committed by an adult. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

While Washington law typically requires that a person must undergo a background check before you loan your firearms to them, an exception is made for temporary transfers to prevent suicide when the gun remains unused and the loan lasts only as long as necessary to prevent harm. Transfers between immediate family members (defined as parent, child, sibling, spouse, grandparent, or grandchild) also require no background check. Firearms should not knowingly be loaned to someone who is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" include people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Washington law extends that list to include people who have committed domestic violence crimes, have been detained within the past six months at a facility for a mental health evaluation after presenting risk of serious harm, or have not had their rights restored after involuntary commitment to a mental institution, have been found incompetent with history of violence by a court during a serious offense trial, or who are not a US citizen and lack an “alien firearm license” NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In West Virginia you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

West Virginia law extends that list to include people who have not received restoration of their rights and who have been convicted of certain crimes related to domestic violence or crimes that are punishable by a year or more in prison, who are habitually addicted to alcohol or drugs, who are declared to be “mentally incompetent”, or who are illegal immigrants. NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Wyoming you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Wyoming law extends the list above to people who have been declared mentally incompetent in court NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

In Wisconsin you may loan your firearms to someone provided you don't have reason to believe they are prohibited from possessing a firearm. Under federal law, "prohibited possessors" are people with:

• A felony conviction
• A domestic violence restraining order against them or a DV misdemeanor conviction
• History of Involuntary commitment to a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
• Being found mentally incompetent by a court
• Dishonorable discharge from US Armed Forces
• Undocumented immigrant status
• Unlawful usage of controlled substances

Wisconsin law extends that list to include people who as juveniles were adjudicated delinquent for a felony-type crime committed on or after 4/21/1994.

NOTE: Laws are subject to change. Information provided here is not legal advice or a full summary of laws. Consult a lawyer for legal advice.