Shall Issue to residents only:
These states issue concealed carry permits to residents who meet all requirements. Some of their open carry laws and gun registration laws vary, so be sure to check for those details.
- Alabama
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Montana
- Wyoming
Shall Issue to residents and non-residents:
These states issue concealed carry permits to either residents or non-residents who meet all requirements. Again, their open carry laws and gun registration laws may be different.
- Arkansas
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
May Issue to residents only:
These states decide if they want to issue a permit to residents, regardless of whether the person meets all requirements for a permit.
- California
- Delaware
May Issue to residents and non-residents:
These states decide if they want to issue a permit to either a resident or non-resident, regardless of whether the person meets all requirements needed for a permit.
- Connecticut
- Hawaii
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- New York
Unrestricted and shall issue to residents only:
These states have some form of unrestricted law that allows residents (and sometimes non-residents) to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. They will issue any resident a permit if the person meets all the requirements.
- Alaska
- West Virginia
Unrestricted and shall issue to residents and non-residents:
These states have some form of unrestricted law that allows residents (and sometimes non-residents) to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. They will also issue any resident or non-resident a permit if the person meets all requirements.
- Arizona
- Kansas
- Maine
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New Hampshire
Unrestricted and does not issue permits:
One state has some form of unrestricted law, allowing residents and sometimes non-residents to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. The state does not issue any form of permit.
- Vermont
If you’re traveling or moving to a new state, this handy guide will help you understand which states will honor your gun permit. (https://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html)