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CONCEALED CARRYUpdated May 202622M+ Active Permit Holders

CCW Reciprocity &
Gun Laws by State

Select any state below for permit requirements, reciprocity, prohibited places, and the straight-talk analysis you need before you carry across state lines.

30
Constitutional Carry
No permit required
14
Shall-Issue
Must issue if qualified
7
May-Issue / Restrictive
Discretionary
50
States Allow CCW
In some form
Pro Tip: The Florida, Utah, and Arizona non-resident permits are the "holy trinity" of travel carry — together they cover nearly all permit-honoring states. Vermont residents must get a non-resident permit elsewhere since VT issues none. Always verify before you carry — laws change without notice.
↑ Select any state above to see its carry laws, permit requirements, and reciprocity details

Quick Reference — All 50 States + DC

Click any row to open the full state profile.

StateTypeMin AgeCostTrainingMag LimitRed FlagAWBHonors #Honored By #
ALAlabamaConstitutional21+$20 (5 yr)NoNoneNoNo3733
AKAlaskaConstitutional21+$88.25 (5 yr)NoNoneNoNo3332
AZArizonaConstitutional21+$60 (5 yr)NoNoneNoNo3737
ARArkansasConstitutional18+$86.50 (5 yr)YesNoneNoNo3633
CACaliforniaMay-Issue21+$20–$100 (county varies)Yes10YesYes
COColoradoShall-Issue21+$152.50 (5 yr)Yes15YesNo3333
CTConnecticutMay-Issue21+$140 (5 yr)Yes10YesYes
DEDelawareShall-Issue21+$65 (3 yr)No17YesNo
FLFloridaConstitutional21+$97 (7 yr)YesNoneYesNo3535
GAGeorgiaConstitutional21+$73.25 (5 yr)NoNoneNoNo3434
HIHawaiiMay-Issue21+$10 + feesYes10YesNo
IDIdahoConstitutional18+$20 (5 yr)YesNoneNoNo3535
ILIllinoisShall-Issue21+$150 (5 yr)YesNoneYesYes
INIndianaConstitutional18+$0 (lifetime)NoNoneNoNo3434
IAIowaConstitutional21+$50 (5 yr)NoNoneNoNo3434
KSKansasConstitutional21+$32.50 (4 yr)YesNoneNoNo3434
KYKentuckyConstitutional21+$60 (5 yr)YesNoneNoNo3434
LALouisianaConstitutional18+$125 (5 yr)YesNoneNoNo3434
MEMaineConstitutional21+$35 (4 yr)NoNoneYesNo3434
MDMarylandShall-Issue21+$75 (2 yr)Yes10YesYes
MAMassachusettsMay-Issue21+$100 (6 yr)Yes10YesYes
MIMichiganConstitutional21+$100 (5 yr)YesNoneYesNo3434
MNMinnesotaShall-Issue21+$100 (5 yr)YesNoneYesNo3434
MSMississippiConstitutional18+$112 (5 yr)YesNoneNoNo3535
MOMissouriConstitutional19+$83 (5 yr)YesNoneNoNo3434
MTMontanaConstitutional18+$60 (4 yr)NoNoneNoNo3434
NENebraskaConstitutional21+$100 (5 yr)YesNoneNoNo3434
NVNevadaShall-Issue21+$97.25 (5 yr)YesNoneYesNo3131
NHNew HampshireConstitutional18+$10 (4 yr)NoNoneNoNo3434
NJNew JerseyShall-Issue21+$200 (2 yr)Yes10YesYes
NMNew MexicoShall-Issue21+$100 (4 yr)YesNoneYesNo2727
NYNew YorkMay-Issue21+$340 (3 yr)Yes10YesYes
NCNorth CarolinaShall-Issue21+$80 (5 yr)YesNoneNoNo3434
NDNorth DakotaConstitutional18+$25–$75 (3 yr)NoNoneNoNo3434
OHOhioConstitutional21+$67 (5 yr)YesNoneNoNo3434
OKOklahomaConstitutional21+$100 (5 yr)YesNoneNoNo3434
OROregonShall-Issue21+$65 (4 yr)No10YesNo2626
PAPennsylvaniaShall-Issue21+$20 (5 yr)NoNoneYesNo3434
RIRhode IslandMay-Issue21+$40 (4 yr)Yes10YesYes
SCSouth CarolinaConstitutional18+$50 (5 yr)YesNoneNoNo3434
SDSouth DakotaConstitutional18+$10 (5 yr)NoNoneNoNo3434
TNTennesseeConstitutional21+$15–$100 (8 yr)NoNoneNoNo3434
TXTexasConstitutional21+$40 (5 yr)YesNoneNoNo3535
UTUtahConstitutional21+$37.50 (5 yr)YesNoneNoNo3434
VTVermontConstitutional16+N/ANo10YesNo
VAVirginiaShall-Issue21+$50 (5 yr)YesNoneYesNo3434
WAWashingtonShall-Issue21+$36 (5 yr)NoNoneYesNo3131
WVWest VirginiaConstitutional21+$25 (5 yr)NoNoneNoNo3434
WIWisconsinShall-Issue21+$40 (5 yr)YesNoneNoNo3434
WYWyomingConstitutional21+$50 (5 yr)NoNoneNoNo3434
DCWashington D.C.May-Issue21+$75 (2 yr)Yes10YesYes
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Concealed carry laws change frequently and without notice. Always verify current reciprocity and restrictions with the destination state's official sources and consult a licensed attorney before carrying across state lines. DownRange is not liable for any reliance on this information. Last updated May 2026. Sources: USCCA, state attorney general offices, Vedder Holsters, gun law databases.