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Despite the stereotype, TX gun laws aren't that gun friendly compared to some other states. Unfortunately that is all too common with most southern states that seem to make a game out of coming up with long lists of places you can't carry when they issue your CHL. I lived for years in NH and it is the most gun friendly place (except for VT) I have ever seen. In NH:

Open carry is not only legal, but a civil right that the state AG has stated can not be questioned. (no license needed)

For a license to carry (resident), it costs $20, there are no figerprints, photographs, safety courses, registration, and the application is only 1 page and must be issued or denied within 2 weeks or the police chief is personally civily liable.

No license is needed for loaded open carry or concealed carry of an unloaded firearm.

The only state restriction on carrying is that you can't carry into a court room. It is perfectly legal to carry into bars, restaurants, churches, police stations, etc. It is also legal to drink in a bar while armed.

"No guns" signs carry no legal weight unless you don't leave when requested, then you are tresspassing.

Complete state pre-emption of all local gun laws.

The only area where TX is superior to NH is that you are not allowed to carry a loaded, concealed weapon in a vehicle without a license. You can have it concealed on you without a license if it isn't loaded, though. The trick is to just keep the loaded magazine in a different pocket.