Utah Recognizes ALL States Permits/Licenses
For Information About Constitutional Carry In Utah Click Here
A Utah concealed firearm permit does not supersede any other state’s requirements or laws
It is extremely important to be aware of ALL laws and requirements of the state you are visiting
Map Key
Regular Permit
(ALL Green States)
Provisional Permit
(Light Green States Only)
Do Not Recognize Utah Permits
(Red States)
Click/Tap A State Below On The Interactive Map To View More Information
Select A Tab Below For Additional Information
Utah Residents = 38 States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado*, Delaware, Florida*, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine*, Michigan*, Mississippi, Montana, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire*, North Carolina, North Dakota*, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania*, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Puerto Rico.
* These states only recognize resident permits
Non Residents = 31 States
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Utah Residents = 20 States
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maine*, Michigan*, Mississippi, Montana, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, and Wyoming.
* Only recognize resident permits
Non Residents = 18 States
Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Mississippi, Montana, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, and Wyoming.
Constitutional Carry = 29 States
Anyone who can legally possess a firearm, and meets the minimum age requirement, may carry a concealed handgun in the following states without a permit/license.
- Alabama: Must be at least 21 years old
- Alaska: Must be at least 21 years old
- Arizona: Must be at least 21 years old
- Arkansas: Must be at least 18 years old
- Florida: Must be at least 21 years old
- Georgia:Â Must be at least 21 years old OR at least 18 years old who are Active Duty/Honorably Discharged Veteran
- Idaho: Must be at least 18 years old
- Indiana: Must be at least 18 years old
- Iowa: Must be at least 21 years old
- Kansas: Must be at least 21 years old
- Kentucky: Must be at least 21 years old
- Louisiana: Must Be A Resident Of Louisiana
- Maine: Must be at least 21 years old OR at least 18 years old who are Active Duty/Retired Military/Honorably Discharged Veteran
- Mississippi: Must be at least 18 years old
- Missouri: Must be at least 19 years old OR at least 18 years old for military
- Montana: Must be at least 18 years old
- Nebraska: Must be at least 21 years old
- New Hampshire: Must be at least 18 years old
- North Dakota: Must be at least 18 years old
- Ohio: Must be at least 21 years old
- Oklahoma: Must be at least 21 years old OR at least 18 years old who are Active Military, National Guard, Reserve, or Honorably Discharged Veterans
- South Carolina: Must be at least 18 years old
- South Dakota: Must be at least 18 years old
- Tennessee: Must be at least 21 years old OR at least 18 years old and are Active Military
- Texas: Must be at least 21 years old
- Utah: Must be at least 21 years old
- Vermont: Must be at least 18 years old
- West Virginia: Must be at least 21 years old OR at least 18 years old and are Active Military, National Guard, or Reserve
- Wyoming: Must be at least 21 years old
Standard Permit | Provisional Permit | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
State | Recognition Status | Home State Permit Required to apply for Utah permit | Home State Permit NOT Required to apply for a Utah permit | Home State Permit Required to apply for a Utah permit | Home State Permit NOT Required to apply for a Utah permit |
Alabama | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Alaska | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Arizona | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Arkansas | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
California | Neither | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Colorado | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Connecticut | Neither | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Delaware | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Florida | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Georgia | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Hawaii | Neither | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Idaho | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Illinois | Neither | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Indiana | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Iowa | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Kansas | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Kentucky | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Louisiana | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Maine | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Maryland | Neither | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Massachusetts | Neither | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Michigan | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Minnesota | Neither | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Mississippi | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Missouri | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Montana | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Nebraska | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Nevada | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
New Hampshire | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
New Jersey | Neither | ✔ | ✔ | ||
New Mexico | Neither | ✔ | ✔ | ||
New York | Neither | ✔ | ✔ | ||
North Carolina | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
North Dakota | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Ohio | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Oklahoma | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Oregon | Neither | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Pennsylvania | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Rhode Island | Neither | ✔ | ✔ | ||
South Carolina | Neither | ✔ | ✔ | ||
South Dakota | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Tennessee | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Texas | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Utah | |||||
Vermont | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Virginia | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Washington | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
West Virginia | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Wisconsin | Standard Only | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Wyoming | Both | ✔ | ✔ | ||
District of Columbia | Neither | ✔ | ✔ |
14 States Do Not Recognize Utah permits
California, Connecticut*, Hawaii, Illinois, Oregon, Maryland*, Massachusetts*, Minnesota*, New Jersey*, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island*, South Carolina**, and Washington D.C*.
* It may be possible for a Utah resident to obtain a non-resident permit/license from a state listed above which would allow you to carry a concealed firearm within that state. All information to obtain these state’s non-resident permits/licenses is provided below.
** South Carolina (as of March 7th, 2024) is a Constitutional Carry state. As weird as it is South Carolina does not recognize the Utah permits but this no longer matters. Anyone at least 18 years old and who can legally possess a firearm can carry fully loaded firearms, openly or concealed without a permit. SLED Guidance
Minnesota | New Mexico
NOTE: This is what we call a “Loop Hole” or “Workaround”.
Minnesota and New Mexico do not recognize the Utah concealed firearm permit. However, if you obtain a permit/license from the states below it will allow you to carry a concealed firearm in Minnesota and/or New Mexico.
- Arizona Concealed Weapon Permit: Will allow you to carry in New Mexico. No additional training needed.
- Idaho Enhanced Concealed Weapon License (ECWL): Will allow you to carry in Minnesota and New Mexico. Additional classroom and live fire range qualification is required.
Overview As Of December 31st, 2023
View Statistics On BCI Website
Standard Permits
687,434 Total Valid Permits
259,229 Permit Holders Are Utah Residents
428,205 Permit Holders Are Non-Residents
Provisional Permits
1,993 Total Valid Permits
1,900 Permit Holders Are Utah Residents
93 Permit Holders Are Non-Residents