# CCW & US Gun Laws - Legal Heat

> US concealed carry and gun law reference with instant updates and offline access. (iPhone/iPad app by National Training Solutions, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccw-and-us-gun-laws-legal-heat/id499394939 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [National Training Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/932529050)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 276 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-02-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccw-and-us-gun-laws-legal-heat/id499394939/reviews.md

## What is CCW & US Gun Laws?

AS FEATURED & RECOMMENDED BY:
Concealed Nation, CCWSafe, Massad Ayoob, TheBlaze.com, U.S. Concealed Carry Association, Guns.com, ITS Tactical and hundreds of thousands of users!

WHAT MAKES LEGAL HEAT THE BEST GUN LAW APP?
INSTANT UPDATES: When a law changes we update it on our server and it instantly updates to all user's phones the next time they open the app. All updates are reviewed and conducted by gun law attorneys.
OFFLINE VIEWING: Once a state page is downloaded, it is always available for offline (no service) viewing.
RELIABILITY: We are not only firearm enthusiasts, we do this for a living. Legal Heat will always be updated and maintained, we are not going anywhere. Legal Heat has certified over 250,000 people to obtain concealed carry permits. There is not a more trustworthy name in the industry!
MUCH MORE: Video overviews of essential laws (with more being added regularly), professionally designed courses, top of the line functionality, and much more make this app the right choice.

HELP US DELIVER THE CONTENT YOU DESIRE- We try our best to offer the absolute best product on the market and are continually adding new features. If there is something you would like to see added or if you come across an error in the law simply use the "Notify Us" feature inside the app and our team will get to work researching it.

ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS: THE SUBSCRIPTION includes everything in the free app just without any ads. All ads are firearm industry related and will not interfere with the use of the app. 
PRICE: $.99
SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD: One (1) year

AUTO-RENEWAL FEATURE - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period at the current subscription price. Subscriptions are managed, and auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Settings after purchase.

PRIVACY POLICY: https://mylegalheat.com/privacy-policy-cookie-restriction-mode/
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: https://mylegalheat.com/terms-and-conditions.html/

## Key features

- Instant law updates by attorneys
- Offline viewing of state laws
- Video overviews of essential laws
- Professionally designed courses
- Notify Us feature for errors/suggestions
- Ad-free subscription option

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enjoy the App Ad Free | $1.99 | per year |


## What do users think of CCW & US Gun Laws?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Informative and helpful for travel
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great resource for gun laws
- 👍 Accurate and extensive information
- 👍 App is regularly updated
- 👍 Good for cross-referencing laws
- 👍 Indispensable for traveling with firearms
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Quick and accurate state laws
- 👍 Great reference tool
- 👍 Always updated
- 👍 Thorough and easy format

**Cons**

- 🐛 Cannot update current laws
- 🐛 Failed to connect to update server
- 🐛 App freezes
- 🐛 Outdated gun laws make app unusable
- 🐛 No reply from developer
- 🐛 Server timeout issues
- 🐛 "500: Internal server error"
- 🐛 Ads make app unusable
- 🐛 Mace ad freezes app
- 🐛 Paid for ad-free, still see ads
- 🐛 Maps won't show after update
- 🐛 Reciprocity map requires email confirmation
- 🐛 Subscription model changes
- 🐛 Information grayed out
- 🐛 Color coding not intuitive
- 🐛 "Find Training Near You" window annoying

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Failed to connect to update server
- Update freezes the app
- Server timeout
- "500: Internal server error" on My Carry map
- Mace ad pops up and freezes app
- Ads appear after paying for ad-free service
- Maps won't show after an update
- Reciprocity map requires email confirmation
- Information for Washington State not showing
- Cannot validate email with "error true reason not found"

**Most requested features**

- Fix update server connection issues
- Ensure app reflects current gun laws
- Improve response time from support
- Fix "500: Internal server error" on carry map
- Address ad issues for paid users
- Restore ability to restore past purchases
- Make "Find Training Near You" window dismissible
- Improve color coding of maps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 58)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccw-and-us-gun-laws-legal-heat/id499394939/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fantastic app for our safety

*2023-12-25*

Absolutely the greatest informative app ever very informative and helpful when traveling across the country keep up th fantastic job and updates please

### 5/5 — Great Resource

*2023-11-19*

I travel a lot. Having a resource like this is invaluable. It is easy to use and give you the information you really need. Thanks very much folks and pls keep up this valuable work!!😊👌🏽

### 5/5 — UPDATE: Can not update current laws

*2023-08-27*

UPDATE: Current law database is now updating. Back to 5-stars!

This was a 5-star app. My go to CCW app, head and shoulders above the rest that I’ve tried. But now, I can not update the current gun laws. I just keep getting an error screen that says “Failed to connect to update server.” My state recently had sweeping changes to its gun laws and the app doesn’t reflect those (or any other states). If they can get this issue fixed, it’ll go back to 5-stars, but as it stands, having out of date gun laws makes this app unusable.

### 1/5 — Can not update current laws

*2023-08-25*

This was a 5-star app. My go to CCW app, head and shoulders above the rest that I’ve tried. 

But now, I can not update the current gun laws. I just keep getting an error screen that says “Failed to connect to update server.” My state recently had sweeping changes to its gun laws and the app doesn’t reflect those (or any other states).

If they can get this issue fixed, it’ll go back to 5-stars, but as it stands, having out of date gun laws makes this app unusable.

### 1/5 — Update

*2023-07-14*

Several days ago it started can’t connect to server so I have been checking several times a day every day a week or more. Sent email to developer to see if I could get an answer but no reply. Have uninstalled and reinstalled nothing changes. My internet has been working fine. I even shut off wifi on my iPhone so I was using data to make sure and no change.

### 5/5 — Great Resource

*2023-07-08*

I travel a lot. Having a resource like this is invaluable. It is easy to use and give you the information you really need. Thanks very much folks and pls keep up this valuable work!!😊👌🏽

### 4/5 — It is ReBorn!

*2023-06-12*

The app is fully working again! The my permits map is slow, like the recent news/changes update feature but it works. The earlier non-functional my permits map is working and appears up to date. Thanks for getting this feature back up. This is a great app. Haven’t tried in the last few months contacting the support team and developer so don’t know if they are responding again or not. There are other alternatives like CCW or ConcealedCarry but I have used this one for years and am glad they are able to keep it going. Congratulations LegalHeat. We’ll keep going forward together with you.

### 5/5 — Update glitch

*2023-05-29*

The screen that allows the updates will not load. Freezes the app.

### 1/5 — Long Time User

*2023-01-05, version 2.4.3*

I purchased the original version of this app prior to the “subscription” model. All worked well until then. After the subscription version was released, I was unable to access the app. Finally had that addressed but now, I open the app and it shows that there is an update available. I select the “update all” and the update freezes. The only way to get back to the app is to close it and reopen. I have been trying to install this update for several months to no avail. I have sent many, many requests to support describing the issue over the past several months and never received a reply. An app like this MUST be up to date to be of any value. This app CAN’T be updated and is now useless. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS APP…there is NO SUPPORT.

**Developer response:** Hello Irving, we DO NOT require a login to access the state (concealed and open carry), federal and transport laws. All you have to do is click the "skip login" button if you do not wish to create an account. The fact that you are again leaving a 1 star review with incorrect and misleading information immediately after we are pushing out a new update to the app is suspicious that your review may not be legitimate. In your last review you said you were deleting the app, so leaving a review immediately after we push out another update is curious. Again, a login is NOT required, that was the entire point of this update. The content is all entirely FREE. The only "ads" we currently have are one simple banner ad along the bottom of the page. They will always only be firearm industry related and we are working on some fantastic discounts on products that will only be available to app users. However, if you do not wish to see the ads there is the option to continue your subscription (which is the same price it has always been). 

We look forward to continually updating and improving the app for years to come, for free, for the many millions of concealed permit holders across the United States. We hope to win you back as a user in the future.

### 2/5 — My carry map error

*2023-01-03, version 2.4.3*

It worked when I first got the app but after a while, My Carry map shows “500: Internal server error” message.

And update feature does not work on iPhone 8 screen size. I need to attach Bluetooth keyboard to select OK button to proceed with update. The last I checked, the app still incorrectly shows that the state of Delaware does not have magazine capacity limits. But it does as of mid 2022.

## Frequently asked questions about CCW & US Gun Laws

### Does Legal Heat have ads?

The free version of Legal Heat contains advertisements. These ads are related to the firearm industry and are designed not to interfere with app usage. A subscription is available to remove all ads.

### How often is Legal Heat updated?

Legal Heat is updated instantly on the server when a law changes, and these updates are reflected on user phones the next time the app is opened. All updates are reviewed by gun law attorneys, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

### Can I use Legal Heat offline?

Yes, once a state page is downloaded within Legal Heat, it is always available for offline viewing, even without a service connection. This ensures you can access critical legal information anytime, anywhere.

### What is the subscription cost for Legal Heat?

The subscription for Legal Heat costs $1.99 per year and provides access to the app without any advertisements. This subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### What devices does Legal Heat support?

Legal Heat is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The app is designed to be accessible across various Apple mobile devices.

### What is the age rating for Legal Heat?

Legal Heat has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature users. This is likely due to the subject matter of gun laws and regulations.

### How can I report an error or suggest a feature for Legal Heat?

Users can report errors in the law or suggest new features by using the 'Notify Us' feature within the app. The Legal Heat team will then research the feedback and work on implementing desired changes.

### What is the overall user sentiment for Legal Heat?

User sentiment for Legal Heat is mixed, with many users praising its informative nature, ease of use, and regular updates. However, some users have reported issues with connectivity, app freezing, and outdated laws, leading to frustration.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.4.3 — 2022-05-02

Bug fixes

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