Permits & Licenses

Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP)

Arizona issues permits to residents and eligible nonresidents. The permit provides additional carry benefits and can add New Mexico recognition for residents of many states.

Carry Concealed Weapons License (CCWL)

California requires a CCWL to carry concealed and now provides a process for eligible nonresident applicants. Training and firearm qualification are required.

Handgun Qualified Purchaser Permit (HQPP)

Delaware residents must obtain an HQPP before purchasing or receiving a handgun unless a statutory exemption applies. Training and live fire are required.

Concealed Weapon or Firearm License (CWFL)

Florida is a constitutional carry state but continues to issue resident and nonresident CWFLs for reciprocity and other permit-specific benefits.

CWL & Enhanced CWL

Idaho offers both a Concealed Weapons License and Enhanced Concealed Weapons License. The Enhanced CWL provides additional reciprocity and carry privileges.

Nonprofessional Permit to Carry Weapons

Iowa allows permitless carry but continues to issue permits to eligible residents for reciprocity and other permit-related benefits.

Concealed Carry Permit (CCP)

Missouri allows constitutional carry and also issues concealed carry permits to eligible applicants. Training and live-fire qualification are required for initial issuance.

Concealed Handgun License (CHL)

Ohio allows constitutional carry and continues to issue CHLs to residents and certain nonresidents employed in Ohio. Training and live fire are required.

Concealed Handgun License (CHL)

Oregon requires a CHL to carry concealed. Nonresident eligibility is limited to residents of bordering states when the sheriff waives the residency requirement.

License to Carry a Handgun (LTC)

Texas allows permitless carry and also issues resident and nonresident LTCs. Classroom training can be completed online, with required range training completed in Texas.

Concealed Firearm Permit & Provisional CFP

Utah issues regular and provisional permits to residents and eligible nonresidents. A Utah permit provides extensive reciprocity and additional Utah carry benefits.

Concealed Pistol License (CPL)

Washington requires a CPL to carry a concealed pistol and issues licenses to both residents and eligible nonresidents. New training requirements begin in 2027.

Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP)

Wyoming allows constitutional carry and issues concealed firearm permits to eligible Wyoming residents for additional carry privileges and other permit benefits.