CarryAware

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About this app

CarryAware is a real-time situational awareness tool built for lawful concealed-carry permit holders. The app monitors your GPS location and alerts you when you are approaching or entering locations where firearms are legally restricted or prohibited under state law — including schools, government buildings, courts, hospitals, and airports.

Carrying a firearm near a restricted location can result in serious legal consequences, even when done unintentionally. CarryAware helps you stay informed and compliant by delivering proactive, location-based alerts before you enter a sensitive area.

Core Features

• Real-time GPS monitoring with proximity alerts
• Background location tracking so you're protected even when the app isn't open
• Interactive map showing nearby restricted locations with color-coded markers
• State-specific legal context for every location type
• Comprehensive carry law reference for all supported states — permit requirements, open carry, reciprocity, prohibited locations, vehicle carry, Castle Doctrine, and more
• Address search to look up restricted locations near any location
• Adjustable detection sensitivity and per-category toggles
• Quiet hours to pause alerts overnight
• Battery-optimized background monitoring

Supported States
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts.

Privacy
Your location data stays on your device and is never transmitted to any server. CarryAware compares your GPS position locally against our location database.

Disclaimer
CarryAware is an informational tool and is not a substitute for legal advice. Users remain personally responsible for knowing and following all applicable laws. Always verify current regulations with a qualified legal professional.

What’s new

State Laws Expanded to All 50 States
Performance:
-Search nearby results now load significantly faster — reduced redundant tile requests by filtering against the manifest before fetching
-Fixed GPS status badge layout on smaller screens — "Switch to Live GPS" button no longer runs off-screen