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Concealed Carry Laws by State — 50-State CCW Lookup, Reciprocity & Travel Planner
The HexCore Carry, Travel & Law Finder covers concealed carry laws for all 50 states and Washington D.C. — including constitutional carry status, permit requirements, open carry rules, magazine limits, interstate transport rules under FOPA, airline travel guidelines, duty-to-inform laws, and use-of-force protections. Select any state above to get a full breakdown instantly. No account required. Always free.
What This Tool Covers
Carry Law Lookup
Constitutional carry status, permit type (shall-issue vs. may-issue), open carry legality, minimum age, training requirements, duty to inform, reciprocity recognition count, and restricted locations for all 50 states and D.C.
Interstate Transport Planner
Build a multi-state route on an interactive map. Each state in your route displays vehicle carry rules, magazine limit alerts, duty-to-inform requirements, and FOPA safe passage guidance. High-risk states flagged automatically.
Airline Travel Guide
TSA firearm declaration rules, civil fine schedule, step-by-step airport process, carrier-by-carrier policies for 12 major airlines, high-risk layover airport guide (EWR, JFK, ORD, BWI, LAX), and recommended travel gear.
Storage Finder
State-specific safe storage laws, vehicle storage requirements, child access prevention laws, school zone rules, and home storage best practices — pulled from official state agency sources.
Use-of-Force Reference
Castle Doctrine status, Stand Your Ground law, duty to retreat requirements, and state-specific use-of-force notes for every state. Know your defensive rights before you carry.
CCW Reciprocity Map
Interactive D3.js map showing which states honor your permit, which states you honor, and a suppressor legality overlay. Covers all 50 states plus D.C. Updated for 2025–2026.
Constitutional Carry States (Permitless Carry)
The following states allow concealed carry without a permit for eligible residents. Permits are still available in most for reciprocity travel to other states.
Constitutional Carry
Alabama
Constitutional carry since Jan 1, 2023. No training required. Honors all valid state permits. Shall-issue permits still available for reciprocity.
Constitutional Carry
Alaska
Constitutional carry since 2003 — one of the earliest. Must inform law enforcement upon contact. Permits available for reciprocity travel.
Constitutional Carry
Arizona
Constitutional carry since 2010. Honors all valid permits. AZ non-resident permit recognized in 35+ states — one of the most broadly recognized.
Constitutional Carry
Arkansas
Constitutional carry since 2023. Minimum age 18. Enhanced CHCL-E permit unlocks additional carry locations including churches and bars.
Constitutional Carry
Florida
Constitutional carry since July 1, 2023. Open carry still prohibited except during hunting, fishing, camping, or shooting. FL non-resident permit honored in 37 states.
Constitutional Carry
Georgia
Constitutional carry since April 12, 2022 (SB 319). Universal permit recognition. Weapons Carry License (WCL) still available for reciprocity.
Constitutional Carry
Idaho
Constitutional carry since 2016 (expanded 2019–2020). Minimum age 18. Universal recognition. Enhanced permit available for additional reciprocity.
Constitutional Carry
Indiana
Constitutional carry since July 1, 2022. Minimum age 18. Universal recognition. Free lifetime licenses available through Indiana State Police.
Constitutional Carry
Iowa
Constitutional carry since July 1, 2021. Universal recognition. Constitutional amendment protecting right to keep and bear arms passed in 2022.
Constitutional Carry
Kansas
Constitutional carry since 2015. Universal recognition. Permits still available for reciprocity. State preemption prevents local municipalities from enacting stricter laws.
Constitutional Carry
Kentucky
Constitutional carry since June 27, 2019. Universal recognition. CCDW license available for reciprocity travel.
Constitutional Carry
Louisiana
Constitutional carry since July 4, 2024. Must inform law enforcement upon contact. CHP still available and recommended for reciprocity.
Constitutional Carry
Maine
Constitutional carry since Oct 12, 2015. Universal recognition. Non-resident permits available. Duty to retreat in public — Castle Doctrine in the home.
Constitutional Carry
Mississippi
Constitutional carry since 2016. Enhanced permit available for additional carry locations including churches and bars.
Constitutional Carry
Missouri
Constitutional carry since Jan 1, 2017. Universal recognition. Minimum age 19 (18 for military). Second Amendment Preservation Act limits federal cooperation.
Constitutional Carry
Montana
Constitutional carry since Feb 18, 2021. Universal recognition. Minimum age 18. Enhanced permit available for additional reciprocity.
Constitutional Carry
Nebraska
Constitutional carry since Sept 2, 2023 (LB 77). Must inform law enforcement upon contact. Universal recognition. CHP available for reciprocity.
Constitutional Carry
New Hampshire
Constitutional carry since Feb 22, 2017. Minimum age 18. Free permits available. Non-resident permits available. Very few restricted locations.
Constitutional Carry
North Carolina
Constitutional carry since 2023. Universal recognition. Must inform law enforcement upon contact. Pistol purchase permit system repealed in 2023.
Constitutional Carry
North Dakota
Constitutional carry (expanded 2023). Class 1 license recommended for full reciprocity. Duty to inform only if carrying without a permit.
Constitutional Carry
Ohio
Constitutional carry since June 13, 2022 (SB 215). Universal recognition. Duty to inform removed — now only if asked. Stand Your Ground enacted with SB 215.
Constitutional Carry
Oklahoma
Constitutional carry since Nov 1, 2019. Universal recognition. 10-year SDA license available for reciprocity travel.
Constitutional Carry
South Carolina
Constitutional carry since March 7, 2024. Open carry became legal with constitutional carry. SLED issues CWP for reciprocity.
Constitutional Carry
South Dakota
Constitutional carry since July 1, 2019. Universal recognition. Enhanced Gold Card permit for additional reciprocity. No training required.
Constitutional Carry
Tennessee
Constitutional carry since July 1, 2021. Universal recognition. Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit unlocks additional carry locations. 8-year permit term.
Constitutional Carry
Texas
Constitutional carry since Sept 1, 2021 (HB 1927). LTC still recommended for reciprocity. 30.06 and 30.07 signage has force of law in Texas.
Constitutional Carry
Utah
Constitutional carry since May 5, 2021. UT non-resident permit honored in 36 states — second most recognized after Florida. Universal recognition.
Constitutional Carry
Vermont
Original constitutional carry state since 1791. No permit system — Vermont does not issue permits. 10-round magazine limit (handguns), 15-round (long guns).
Constitutional Carry
West Virginia
Constitutional carry since May 26, 2016. Universal recognition of all valid permits.
Constitutional Carry
Wyoming
Constitutional carry since July 1, 2011. Universal recognition. No training required. One of the most firearm-friendly states in the country.
Permit-Required States — Key Facts
These states require a permit to carry concealed. Select any state in the tool above for full details including application steps, restricted locations, and reciprocity data.
Shall-Issue
Colorado
15-round magazine limit statewide. Denver and Boulder restrict open carry. Honors resident permits from specific states only. Red flag law in effect.
Shall-Issue
Michigan
Universal recognition. Must inform law enforcement immediately upon contact. Pistol purchase permit required for handguns. Handgun registration required.
Shall-Issue
Nevada
Reduced reciprocity list in recent years. Las Vegas has additional local ordinances. Casinos set their own firearm policies.
Shall-Issue
Oregon
Very limited reciprocity — honors Idaho enhanced permits only. Measure 114 magazine restrictions in ongoing litigation. Safe storage law enacted 2021.
Shall-Issue
Pennsylvania
Honors permits from specific states. No training required for LTCF. Philadelphia restricts open carry — LTCF required. Posted signs do not carry force of law.
Shall-Issue
Virginia
Good non-resident permit recognized in 30+ states. Open carry legal at age 18 without permit. Online training accepted for CHP.
May-Issue / Restrictive
California
Does not honor any out-of-state permits. 10-round magazine limit. Assault weapon ban. Open carry prohibited. One of the longest restricted-location lists in the U.S.
May-Issue / Restrictive
Connecticut
Does not honor any out-of-state permits. 10-round magazine limit. Assault weapon ban. Permit to purchase required. 14-day waiting period for pistols.
May-Issue / Restrictive
Hawaii
Most restrictive state. Firearm registration required. 10-round magazine limit. 14-day waiting period for all firearms. Must inform law enforcement upon contact.
May-Issue / Restrictive
Illinois
Does not honor any out-of-state permits. FOID card required for possession of any firearm or ammunition. 16 hours of training for CCL. Assault weapon ban.
May-Issue / Restrictive
Maryland
Does not honor any out-of-state permits. 10-round magazine limit. Assault weapon ban. 7-day waiting period. Firearm registration required.
May-Issue / Restrictive
Massachusetts
Does not honor any out-of-state permits. LTC required — possession without it is a felony. 10-round magazine limit. Assault weapon ban. Mandatory safe storage.
May-Issue / Restrictive
New Jersey
Does not honor any out-of-state permits. Mandatory minimum sentences for unlawful possession. 10-round magazine limit. FOPA is a defense — not immunity from arrest at EWR.
May-Issue / Restrictive
New York
Does not honor any out-of-state permits. NY State permits not valid in NYC. 10-round magazine limit. Assault weapon ban. JFK and LaGuardia are high-risk airports for armed travelers.
May-Issue / Restrictive
Washington
Very limited reciprocity. 10-round magazine ban (2022). Assault weapon ban. 10-day waiting period for all firearms. Safe storage law enacted 2019.
May-Issue / Restrictive
District of Columbia
Does not recognize any out-of-state permits. Open carry prohibited. All firearms must be registered. 10-round magazine limit. Duty to inform upon contact. Extensive restricted-location list.
Interstate Firearm Transport — FOPA Safe Passage
Under 18 U.S.C. § 926A (the Firearm Owners Protection Act), you may transport a firearm between any two places where you may lawfully possess it, provided the firearm is unloaded and neither the firearm nor ammunition is readily accessible from the passenger compartment. This means a locked container in the trunk, or a locked hard-sided case separate from ammunition. FOPA is a legal defense — not immunity from arrest. High-risk transit states include New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Maryland, and California. Use the Transport Planner tab above to build your route and see per-state requirements automatically.
States With Magazine Capacity Limits
The following states restrict magazine capacity. Limits apply to visitors and residents alike. Always verify current law before travel: California (10 rounds), Colorado (15 rounds), Connecticut (10 rounds), Delaware (17 rounds handguns / 10 rounds rifles), District of Columbia (10 rounds), Hawaii (10 rounds), Illinois — Chicago restrictions apply, Maryland (10 rounds — sale/manufacture ban), Massachusetts (10 rounds), New Jersey (10 rounds), New York (10 rounds), Oregon (10 rounds — Measure 114, check litigation status), Rhode Island (10 rounds), Vermont (10 rounds handguns / 15 rounds long guns), Washington (10 rounds — sale/import ban).
Top Reciprocity Travel Permits
If you travel frequently, these non-resident permits provide the broadest national coverage: Florida CWFL — honored in approximately 37 states, best option for southeastern and central U.S. travel. Utah CFP — honored in approximately 36 states, strong coverage for western and mountain states. Arizona AZPOST — honored in approximately 35 states. Virginia CHP non-resident — honored in approximately 30 states. Carrying both a Florida and Utah non-resident permit covers nearly all permit-reciprocity states simultaneously. Use the CCW Reciprocity Map to verify current recognition for your home state permit.
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Legal Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general educational reference only. Firearm laws change frequently — always verify current federal, state, and local laws before carrying, transporting, or traveling with a firearm. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. HexCore Mounts LLC is not responsible for errors or omissions. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance specific to your situation. Data sourced from state agencies, NRA-ILA, Handgunlaw.us, TSA, and ATF. Last research update: 2025.
