Hi Pandora,
Back in the day a man could carry a hand gun in this country...gradually,by stealth they have erode our right to possess Firearms,things are so bad that all my Guns were confiscated three years ago and I am a landowner with genuine need...Don't let that happen to your Nation.
Trying not to. Most people just don't get it. ANY politician or governing powers on ANY side of the fence stands to gain from disarming citizens. And they'll be the only ones who gain from it and everyone else will lose. Nearly overnight.
To OP: If you're not keen on every state's laws, start becoming a regular pursuer of knowledge in that area. There are several northern states that have better gun laws and legislation than their southern counterparts. There are some southern states with HORRIBLE legislation. Examples are Montana Vs California and Vermont VS Virginia. Although you're pretty fair in stating that overall the southern states boast friendlier experiences for a carrying citizen.
HB and SB in your state are on the states website. ALSO, you would be wise to look up the laws in all neighboring states. Like it or not, that will have an effect on things as well. (EDIT*** SB refers to Senate Bill and HB House Bill. We use 'HB' on SS for something entirely different, although I must say, my model .586 is a HB9!)
My major rant on carry or this topic in general is the misplaced assumption that gun nuts or just average gun owners are dumb and uneducated. You actually need to be MORE knowledgeable than others. Crossing the state line with anything I have other than bolt action or a revolver means I'm now a felon. And there's no "Oops I didn't know" leniency.