{"id":11527,"date":"2025-07-30T00:34:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T05:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/?post_type=resources&p=11527"},"modified":"2026-10-23T04:37:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:37:01","slug":"guns-in-parking-lots-laws-by-state","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/hr-compliance\/employee-safety\/guns-in-parking-lots-laws-by-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Guns in parking lots laws by state | 50-state chart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

by the Brightmine Editorial Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

When considering whether to prohibit or restrict an employee from storing a firearm in a privately owned vehicle parked on employer property, an employer should first consider state laws. Many states throughout the country have “parking lot storage” laws that give employees the right to keep firearms in their vehicles even when they are parked on employer-owned property. These laws often have rules on where a firearm must be kept, such as hidden away in a locked car or out of plain sight, but these rules vary from state to state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help HR and compliance professionals quickly understand their obligations, our 50-state chart on guns in parking lots laws by state<\/strong> provides a comprehensive, side\u2011by\u2011side comparison of every state\u2019s regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This essential resource makes it easy to identify where employees have protected rights, where employers can limit firearms on their property, and what conditions apply. Updated regularly to reflect legislative changes, our chart gives HR leaders the confidence to implement compliant, safety\u2011first policies across all locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Screenshot<\/span>
\n
\n

Want to see more?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n

For full access to our 50 State Chart: <\/p>\n\n\n

Guns in parking lots laws by state | 50-state chart<\/h2>\n\n\n

, sign up for an HR and Compliance Center subscription today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
Request a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n

Latest updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Updated to reflect the ability of employees in New Hampshire to store firearms in their vehicles on employer property under certain circumstances, effective January 1, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n

Get ahead of HR compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Navigating today\u2019s complex HR compliance landscape is challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get ahead with Brightmine. Access HR resources and automation tools managed by seasoned human HR experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proudly partnered with LexisNexis\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
Request a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n\n\n\n

Read more articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n