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Concealed-Carry Reciprocity Map
Pick the state that issued your concealed-carry permit and see where it’s honored — and where it isn’t — across all 50 states.
A Florida permit is honored in
39 / 50 states
Florida also allows permitless (constitutional) carry
Honored in (39)
NOT honored in (11)
This is a guide, not legal advice. Reciprocity laws change frequently and carry conditions this tool doesn’t model — resident-only permits, minimum age, permit class, “must-inform” rules, location restrictions, and magazine limits. Always confirm with the official attorney-general or state-police site of every state you’ll travel through before carrying. Counts are approximate and reflect the general 2025 landscape.
Common questions
What is concealed-carry reciprocity?
Reciprocity is when one state recognizes a concealed-carry permit issued by another state, letting you legally carry there with your home permit. There is no national standard — each state decides which other states’ permits it will honor, so a permit valid in 35 states might be worthless in the next one over.
Which states honor the most permits?
The most permissive states — including most constitutional-carry states like Arizona, Utah, Tennessee, and West Virginia — honor essentially any valid out-of-state permit. The least permissive — California, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, Illinois, Hawaii, and a few others — honor no out-of-state permits at all.
What is the difference between reciprocity and constitutional carry?
Constitutional (permitless) carry means you can carry in that state without any permit at all. Reciprocity is about whether your permit travels. A constitutional-carry state is great for residents, but if you travel you still want a permit, because the next state may require one and only honors permits — not your home state’s permitless status.
Is this map legally authoritative?
No. It’s an educational guide that reflects the general 2025 landscape. Laws change often and have conditions this tool can’t capture. Always verify with the official attorney-general or state-police website of every state on your route before you carry across state lines.