State Acceptance | Concealed to Carry

LAST UPDATED: 2023/02/07

The following list is for informational purposes only. It is EXCLUSIVELY YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to determine if you are legally authorized to carry a concealed weapon in your state, city or other location.

For the most up-to-date information, be sure to check with your local authorities.

Alabama

According to the Alabama Attorney General:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.montgomerysheriff.com/public-interest/pistol-permits

Alaska

According to the Alaska Department of Public Safety:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://dps.alaska.gov/Statewide/R-I/PermitsLicensing/ConcealedHandguns

Arizona

According to the Arizona State Capitol Police:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.azdps.gov/services/public-services-center/concealed-weapons-and-permits

Arkansas

According to the Arkansas State Police:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.dps.arkansas.gov/law-enforcement/arkansas-state-police/services-programs/concealed-handgun-carry-licensing/

California

According to the California Bureau of Firearms:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://oag.ca.gov/firearms

Colorado

According to the Colorado Department of Public Safety:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://cbi.colorado.gov/sites/cbi/files/C.R.S.%2018-12-213.pdf

Connecticut

According to the Connecticut State Police:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2007/rpt/2007-r-0116.htm

District of Columbia

According to the District of Columbia Attorney General Office:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://mpdc.dc.gov/page/applying-license-carry-handgun

Delaware

According to the Delaware Department of Justice:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/criminal/concealed-carry-deadly-weapons-ccdw/

Florida

According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.fdacs.gov/Consumer-Resources/Concealed-Weapon-License/Concealed-Weapon-License-Reciprocity

Georgia

According to the Georgia Department of Public Safety:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://dps.georgia.gov/ask-us/georgias-firearm-permit-reciprocity

Hawaii

According to the Hawaii Attorney General:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.hawaiipolice.com/services/firearm-registration#licenseCarry

Idaho

According to the Idaho State Police:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://isp.idaho.gov/concealed-weapons/

Illinois

According to the Illinois State Police Firearms Service Bureau:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.ispfsb.com/Public/LinksAndResources.aspx

Indiana

According to the Indiana State Police:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.in.gov/isp/firearms-licensing/i-need-to/

Iowa

According to the Iowa Department of Public Safety:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://handgunlaw.us/states/iowa.pdf

Kansas

According to the Kansas Attorney General:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://ag.ks.gov/licensing/concealed-carry

Kentucky

According to the Kentucky State Police:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/ccdw/ccdw-home/permitless-carry/

Louisiana

According to the Louisiana State Police:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://handgunlaw.us/states/louisiana.pdf

Maine

According to the Maine State Police:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/licenses-permits/concealed-carry-maine/reciprocity

Maryland

According to the Maryland State Police:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.handgunlaw.us/states/maryland.pdf

Massachusetts

According to the Firearms Records Bureau:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/firearms-license-frequently-asked-questions

Michigan

According to the Michigan State Police:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.michigan.gov/msp/services/ccw

Minnesota

According to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/administrative/pages/permit-to-carry.aspx

Mississippi

According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/node/51

Missouri

According to the Missouri Attorney General:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://ago.mo.gov/criminal-division/public-safety/concealed-carry-reciprocity

Montana

According to the Montana Department of Justice:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://dojmt.gov/enforcement/concealed-weapons/

Nebraska

According to the Nebraska State Patrol:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/services/concealed-handgun-permits/nebraska-reciprocity

Nevada

According to the Nevada Department of Public Safety:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://rccd.nv.gov/

New Hampshire

According to the New Hampshire State Police:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/our-services/justice-information-bureau/permits-and-licensing/pistol-and-revolver-licensing

New Jersey

According to the New Jersey State Police:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.nj.gov/njsp/firearms/index.shtml

New Mexico

According to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.dps.nm.gov/index.php/top-links-for-nm-residents/concealed-carry-licenses

New York

According to the NYPD License Division:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/services/law-enforcement/permits-licenses-firearms.page

North Carolina

According to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/law-enforcement-liason/concealed-weapon-reciprocity/

North Dakota

According to the North Dakota Attorney General:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapon-licenses-2/reciprocity-with-other-states/

Ohio

According to the Ohio Attorney General:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Publications-Files/Publications-for-Law-Enforcement/Concealed-Carry-Publications/Concealed-Carry-Reciprocity-Agreements

Oklahoma

According to the Oklahoma Attorney General:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://osbi.ok.gov/handgun-licensing

Oregon

According to the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://oregonchl.org/

Pennsylvania

According to the Pennsylvania Attorney General:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/resources/concealed-carry-reciprocity/

Rhode Island

According to the Rhode Island Attorney General:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://riag.ri.gov/bruen_guidance

South Carolina

According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.sled.sc.gov/cwp?MenuID=CWP

South Dakota

According to the South Dakota Secretary of State:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://sdsos.gov/general-services/concealed-pistol-permits/cc-reciprocity.aspx

Tennessee

According to the Tennessee Attorney General:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.tn.gov/safety/tnhp/handgun/reciprocity.html

Texas

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/handgun-licensing/state-reciprocity-information

Utah

According to the Utah Department of Public Safety:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://bci.utah.gov/concealed-firearm/reciprocity-with-other-states/

Vermont

According to the Vermont Attorney General:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://vsp.virginia.gov/services/firearms/reciprocity-and-recognition/

Virginia

According to the Virginia State Police:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://vsp.virginia.gov/services/firearms/reciprocity-and-recognition/

Washington

According to the Washington Attorney General:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.atg.wa.gov/concealed-pistol-license-reciprocity

West Virginia

According to the West Virginia Attorney General:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://ago.wv.gov/gunreciprocity/Pages/default.aspx

Wisconsin

According to the Wisconsin Attorney General:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES NOT RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://www.doj.state.wi.us/dles/cib/conceal-carry/reciprocity

Wyoming

According to the Wyoming Attorney General:

Non-Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

Resident Permit - DOES RECOGNIZE

For more information, please visit: https://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/criminal-justice-information-services-cjis/concealed-firearm-permits