There are currently 38 states that have some form of reciprocity agreements for concealed carry permits. This means that individuals with a valid permit from one of these states can legally carry a concealed weapon in another state that has a reciprocity agreement.
You can check the specific reciprocity agreements for your state by contacting your state’s office of the attorney general or by visiting their official website.
No, unless you obtain a separate non-resident concealed carry permit from the state in which you wish to carry.
No, some states only have reciprocity agreements for certain types of permits, such as resident permits, non-resident permits, or enhanced permits.
Not necessarily. Some states have specific areas or buildings where concealed carry is prohibited, even for individuals with valid permits from other states.
Yes, some states with constitutional carry laws have chosen to enter into reciprocity agreements with other states for individuals who wish to carry concealed weapons.
It depends on the specific laws of the state, but it’s generally recommended to inform law enforcement if you are legally carrying a concealed weapon.
Yes, reciprocity agreements can change due to changes in state laws or new agreements being negotiated between states.
It depends on the specific laws of the state, but individuals with certain types of criminal records may be prohibited from carrying concealed weapons even in states with reciprocity.
It depends on the specific laws of the state, but some states may require individuals to complete a training course in their home state before applying for a non-resident permit from another state.
It depends on the specific laws of the state, but individuals who move to a new state may need to obtain a new concealed carry permit that is valid in their new state.
Yes, as long as you have a valid concealed carry permit from your home state and the state you are visiting has a reciprocity agreement with your home state.
Yes, military members who are stationed in a state that has a reciprocity agreement with their home state can legally carry a concealed weapon with their valid military ID and concealed carry permit.
Yes, even in states with reciprocity agreements, there may still be specific locations or establishments where concealed carry is prohibited by law.
It depends on the specific laws of the state, but in most cases, individuals with out-of-state concealed carry permits are not legally allowed to carry in states without reciprocity agreements.
Yes, states can choose to revoke or suspend reciprocity agreements with other states at any time due to changes in laws or other reasons.
5/5 - (92 vote) Categories FAQNick grew up in San Diego, California, but now lives in Arizona with his wife Julie and their five boys.
He served in the military for over 15 years. In the Navy for the first ten years, where he was Master at Arms during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. He then moved to the Army, transferring to the Blue to Green program, where he became an MP for his final five years of service during Operation Iraq Freedom, where he received the Purple Heart.
He enjoys writing about all types of firearms and enjoys passing on his extensive knowledge to all readers of his articles. Nick is also a keen hunter and tries to get out into the field as often as he can.
