Reciprocity Laws

Weapon Carry Reciprocity Laws

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What is reciprocity in concealed carry laws?

Concealed carry reciprocity is a reasonably straightforward concept, despite being challenging in practice. Reciprocity simply implies that your concealed carry permit or license is valid outside of the state in which it was issued; this is known as reciprocity between states. Although they might be different from those in your state of issue, you must abide by the laws of the state in which you are carrying.

Reciprocity arrangements between states, for example, decide whether you can carry in Colorado, Texas, Florida, etc. with your Wisconsin permit if you have a CCW license from Wisconsin. Basically, where is your permit accepted as being adequate for you to carry legally? If there is no reciprocity, you might not be able to carry in other states with just your one permit.

NEVADA RECIPROCITY

Nevada Concealed Carry Reciprocity with other States

Which states’ permits does Nevada honor?

Alaska;
Arizona;
Arkansas;
Florida (Handguns only);
Idaho (Enhanced permits only);
Illinois;
Kansas;
Kentucky;
Louisiana;
Massachusetts;
Michigan;
Minnesota;
Mississippi (Enhanced permits only);
Montana;
Nebraska;
New Mexico;
North Carolina;
North Dakota (Class 1 only);
Ohio;
Oklahoma;
South Carolina;
South Dakota (Enhanced permits only);
Tennessee;
Texas;
Utah;
Virginia (At least 21 years old);
West Virginia;
Wisconsin;
Wyoming.

Note: The State of Nevada recognizes other states’ permits in accordance with SB 175 and AB 488 and maintains the list on their website. The minimum age is 21 years old. Nevada residents must have a Nevada Firearm permit in order to carry in the state.

Other States’ Reciprocity with Nevada

Which states honor permits from Nevada?

Alabama;
Arkansas (permitless carry, at least 18 years old);
Georgia;
Idaho (permitless carry, at least 18 years old);
Indiana (permitless carry, at least 18 years old);
Louisiana;
Mississippi (permitless carry, at least 18 years old);
Montana (permitless carry, at least 18 years old);
New Hampshire (permitless carry, at least 18 years old);
North Carolina;
South Dakota (permitless carry, at least 18 years old);
Vermont (permitless carry, at least 18 years old).

Note: Firearms must be carried in accordance with the laws of the state you are visiting. Be sure to check the laws of the other state before traveling there with your firearms.

States that have restricted reciprocity with Nevada

Nevada offers resident and non-resident permits. If indicated with “Resident only” below, that state only honors Nevada resident permits (and not those issued to non-residents).

Alaska (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Arizona (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Florida (at least 21 years old and resident permits only);
Iowa (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Kansas (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Kentucky (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Maine (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Michigan (at least 21 years old and resident permits only);
Missouri (permitless carry, at least 19 years old, 18 for military);
Nebraska (at least 21 years old);
New Mexico (at least 21 years old);
North Dakota (resident permits only);
Ohio (at least 21 years old);
Oklahoma (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Tennessee (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Texas (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Utah (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Virginia (at least 21 years old);
West Virginia (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Wisconsin (at least 21 years old);
Wyoming (permitless carry, at least 21 years old.

UTAH RECIPROCITY

Utah Concealed Carry Reciprocity with other States

Which states’ permits does Utah honor?

Alabama (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Alaska (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Arizona (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Arkansas (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
California (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Colorado (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Connecticut (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Delaware (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
District of Columbia (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Florida (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Georgia (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Hawaii (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Idaho (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Illinois (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Indiana (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Iowa (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Kansas (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Kentucky (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Louisiana (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Maine (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Maryland (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Massachusetts (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Michigan (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Minnesota (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Mississippi (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Missouri (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Montana (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Nebraska (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Nevada (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
New Hampshire (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
New Jersey (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
New Mexico (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
New York (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
New York City (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
North Carolina (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
North Dakota (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Ohio (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Oklahoma (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Oregon (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Pennsylvania (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Puerto Rico (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Rhode Island (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
South Carolina (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
South Dakota (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Tennessee (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Texas (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Vermont (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Virginia (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Washington (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
West Virginia (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Wisconsin (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Wyoming (permitless carry, at least 21 years old).

Note: The state of Utah will honor all other state or county permits. The minimum age is 21 years old. Residents must have an Utah Concealed Firearm Permits (CFP) to carry in the state.

Other States’ Reciprocity with Utah

Which states honor permits from Utah?

Alabama;
Arkansas (permitless carry, at least 18 years old);
Delaware;
Georgia;
Idaho (permitless carry, at least 18 years old);
Indiana (permitless carry, at least 18 years old);
Mississippi (permitless carry, at least 18 years old);
Montana (permitless carry, at least 18 years old);
Nevada;
New Hampshire (permitless carry, at least 18 years old);
North Carolina;
South Dakota (permitless carry, at least 18 years old);
Vermont (permitless carry, at least 18 years old).

Note: Firearms must be carried in accordance with the laws of the state you are visiting. Be sure to check the laws of the other state before traveling there with your firearms.

States That Have Restricted Reciprocity with Utah

Utah offers resident and limited non-resident permits. If indicated with “Resident only” below, that state only honors Utah resident permits (and not those issued to non-residents).

Alaska (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Arizona (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Colorado (at least 21 years old and resident permits only);
Florida (at least 21 years old and resident permits only);
Iowa (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Kansas (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Kentucky (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Louisiana (at least 21 years old);
Maine (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Michigan (at least 21 years old and resident permits only);
Missouri (permitless carry, at least 19 years old, 18 for military);
Nebraska (at least 21 years old);
North Dakota (resident permits only);
Ohio (at least 21 years old);
Oklahoma (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Pennsylvania (at least 21 years old and resident permits only);
Tennessee (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Texas (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Virginia (at least 21 years old);
Washington (regular [not provisional] permits only);
West Virginia (permitless carry, at least 21 years old);
Wisconsin (at least 21 years old);
Wyoming (permitless carry, at least 21 years old).

STATES’ RECIPROCITY LINKS

Click on the links below to visit the official websites with Reciprocity and General Gun Laws’ information for that jurisdiction.