Reciprocity Map

Utah Recognizes ALL States Permits/Licenses

For Information About Constitutional Carry In Utah Click Here

Utah Residents:
0
States
Recognize The Utah Permit
Utah Residents:
0
States
Recognize The Utah Provisional Permit
Non-Residents:
0
States
Recognize The Utah Permit
Non-Residents:
0
States
Recognize The Utah Provisional Permit
0
States
Do NOT Recognize Utah Permits
0
States
Constitutional Carry (Depending On Age)

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

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Map Key

Regular Permit
(ALL Green States)

Provisional Permit
(Light Green States Only)

Do Not Recognize The Utah Permits
(Red States)

AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY DC

NOTE: Puerto Rico is not listed on this map. Puerto Rico recognizes all other state’s permits.
Must Be At Least 21 Years Old – More Information Here

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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, and Puerto Rico.

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 = 28 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: 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 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

NOTE: The BCI website is incorrect. They refuse to list Puerto Rico under reciprocity until the Territory has a website that says they recognize all other state’s permits.

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

 

Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) website

Do Not Recognize Utah permits = 14 States

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 permit/license is provided below.

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Minnesota | New Mexico

NOTE: To carry a concealed firearm in Minnesota and/or New Mexico, you can obtain a nonresident permit/license from a different state, even though the state you are getting the permit from already recognizes the Utah permit.

  • Minnesota & New Mexico – Obtain the Idaho Enhanced Concealed Weapon License (ECWL)
    – Requires additional classroom and live fire range qualification
  • New Mexico – Obtain the Nevada Concealed Firearm Permit (recommended to get the Idaho “ECWL”)
    – Requires additional classroom and live fire range qualification
  • New Mexico – Obtain the Arizona Concealed Weapon Permit
    – (EASIEST) NO additional training is needed
    We provide the Arizona permit packet for FREEContact us today!

Arizona

Idaho

Nevada

Connecticut

Maryland

Massachusetts

Minnesota

New Jersey

Rhode Island

South Carolina

Washington D.C.

Overview As Of June 30th, 2023
View Statistics On BCI Website

Standard Permits
695,619 Total Valid Permits
265,333 Permit Holders Are Utah Residents
430,286 Permit Holders Are Non-Residents

Provisional Permits
2,171 Total Valid Permits
2,090 Permit Holders Are Utah Residents
81 Permit Holders Are Non-Residents