This is so widely misunderstood by almost everyone even people with permits I felt you might want to take a look at this map. I have had my permit in various states for 24 years now and while I would never open carry it's going to surprise you how many states allow it. Some require a permit, some don't. Even 'printing' is widely misunderstood even by many law enforcement.

This map is 2 years old according to the article and laws change all the time. For instance Texas is now an open carry state, but there may be states there who have gone the other way and are not updated.

http://blogs.wsj.com/...en-carry-legal-1715/