Reciprocity Map

Constitutional carry does not replace the benefits of a concealed carry permit. Permitless carry generally gives an eligible person authority to carry within that state without first obtaining a permit, but it does not automatically provide permit recognition in other states.

A concealed carry permit may provide:

• Reciprocity with other states
• Additional locations where a permit holder may legally carry
• Exceptions that do not apply to permitless carriers
• Possible firearm-purchase or background-check benefits
• Additional options when traveling between states

Reciprocity means another state recognizes your concealed carry permit or license.

Your issuing state's laws do not follow you into another state. When carrying outside your home state, you must follow the laws of the state where you are physically located.

This includes laws covering prohibited locations, vehicle carry, alcohol, law-enforcement notification, magazine restrictions, firearm restrictions, signs, and other carry requirements.

Some states recognize both resident and nonresident permits. Other states recognize a permit only when the permit holder is a resident of the state that issued it.

This is especially important when obtaining additional nonresident permits for travel. A permit that adds a state for one person may provide no additional recognition for someone who lives in another state.

The reciprocity map above identifies when recognition of the Utah Regular Permit or Utah Provisional Permit is restricted to Utah residents.

Yes. Several states issue concealed carry permits to people who do not live in that state.

The correct combination of permits can provide additional recognition in states that do not recognize your home-state permit.

Which permit is useful depends on:

• Your state of residence
• The permits you already hold
• The states where you want to carry
• Whether those states recognize resident or nonresident permits

Examples of states offering permits that may provide additional travel benefits include Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Texas, Utah, and others depending on the applicant's circumstances.

Many of the permit options listed on our permit pages allow some or all of the required firearms-safety or concealed carry training to be completed online from home.

Some states allow the complete training requirement online. Others allow the classroom portion online but require separate in-person range training or live-fire qualification.

Each permit page explains exactly what can be completed online and what additional requirements apply.

It depends on the state. Some constitutional carry laws apply to eligible residents and nonresidents, while others contain different eligibility requirements.

Requirements can include:

• Minimum age
• Resident or nonresident status
• Firearm-possession eligibility
• Military or veteran exceptions
• Identification requirements
• Law-enforcement notification requirements
• Different restrictions on locations or vehicle carry

Do not assume that being able to carry without a permit in your home state means you can carry without a permit everywhere else.

States can change their concealed carry laws, reciprocity agreements, permit-recognition standards, minimum ages, and constitutional carry requirements.

A state may begin or stop recognizing another state's permit, restrict recognition to resident permits, change recognition of provisional permits, or adopt permitless carry without changing its permit reciprocity rules.

Always verify current law before carrying in another state.