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Alabama

Name: Alabama Pistol Permit

Issuer: Alabama County Sheriffs

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? No. However, it is important to take firearms safety training even if your state has no training requirement.

Type of Training Accepted: N/A

Length of Training: N/A

Cost of Training: N/A

Notes: It is important that you get in touch with your county sheriff’s department to make sure you understand all the rules before you apply to get your license. Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Alabama Pistol Permit

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

New Hampshire

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Wyoming

Alabama honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alabama honors permits from all other states.

Alaska

Name: Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit

Issuer: Alaska State Police

Type of State: Constitutional Carry. You are not required by law to have a concealed carry license in Alaska, but the state operates on a Shall-Issue basis and issues licenses for the purpose of reciprocity.

Training Required? Yes. To obtain a permit, which will allow you to take advantage of Alaska reciprocity agreements, you must take a training course.

Type of Training Accepted: An approved handgun course (including the NRA Personal Protection Course).

A course will be approved if it tests your: 1. Knowledge of Alaska law relating to firearms and the use of deadly force; 2. Familiarity with the basic concepts of safety and responsibility in handgun use; 3. Knowledge of self-defense principles; and 4. Physical competence with a handgun (i.e., you must fire live rounds).

You must have completed your course within the 12 months immediately preceding your application.

Length of Training: 12 Hours

Cost of Training: $145-$250 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: The Alaska Department of Public Safety will provide you with a list of approved classes if you put in a request.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Alaska Concealed Handgun Permit

Alabama

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Virginia

West Virginia

Wyoming

Vermont

Alaska honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alaska honors permits from all other states.

Arizona

Name: Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit

Issuer: Department of Public Safety

Type of State: Constitutional Carry. You are not required by law to have a concealed carry license in Arizona, but the state operates on a Shall-Issue basis and issues licenses for the purpose of reciprocity.

Training Required? Yes. To obtain a permit, which will allow you to take advantage of Arizona reciprocity agreements, you must take a training course.

Type of Training Accepted:
1. A safety or training course
In legislation: Completion of any firearms safety or training course or class that is available to the general public, that is offered by a law enforcement agency, a junior college, a college or a private or public institution, academy, organization or firearms training school and that is approved by the department of public safety or that uses instructors who are certified by the national rifle association.

2. Complete a hunter education or safety course approved by the Game and Fish Department (or a parallel agency from another state)

3. Any NRA safety or training course

4. Law enforcement firearms safety or training class that is offered for security guards, investigators, special deputies or other law or security enforcement divisions, that is approved by the department

5. Proof that you are currently in the military or proof of honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions from the US Armed Forces

6. A current or expired concealed weapon permit or license from another state where you need to have training to get the original permit

7. Completion of any governmental police agency firearms training course and qualification to carry a firearm in the course of your normal duties

8. Any other training course that is given by a Department of Public Safety-approved or NRA-certified firearms instructor

Length of Training: Usually 8 Hours

Cost of Training: $60-150 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: N/A

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit

Alabama

Alaska

Arkansas

Colorado

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Arizona honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Arizona honors all permits from other states.

Arkansas

Name: Arkansas Concealed Handgun Carry License

Issuer: Director of the Department of Arkansas State Police

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes.

Type of Training Accepted: Firearms safety course given by an instructor who is registered with the Arkansas State Police. You must live-fire on a range to demonstrate your proficiency. This must be taken within 6 months of your application.

Military firearms training. Available for Active Duty Military personnel and National Guard and Reservists. Must be completed a maximum of one year from your application. This must be confirmed in a letter by your commanding officer, along with other information. Please let us know if you need more in-depth assistance if you are applying while part of the military. Leave a comment below.

Length of Training: 4-8 hours. No time limit, but certain topics must be covered.

Cost of Training: $75-$150 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: You must take a training course before renewing your license, but you can take this any time within the 12 months leading up to your renewal.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Arkansas Concealed Handgun Carry License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Colorado

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Arkansas honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Arkansas honors all permits from other states.

California

Name: California Concealed Firearm License

Issuer: Local Sheriff or Chief of Police

Type of State: May-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any course that goes over basic safety and California’s gun laws

Length of Training: Not to exceed 16 hours

Cost of Training: $70-$200

Notes: A course must be taken before your license renewal. It must be at least 4 hours long.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the California Concealed Firearm License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

North Carolina

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Wisconsin

California honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

California does not recognize permits or licenses from any other state.

Colorado

Name: Colorado Concealed Weapons Permit

Issuer: Local Sheriff

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes, you must prove competence with a handgun.

Type of Training Accepted: Any handgun training class within 10 years of your application.

Proof of honorable discharge from the US Armed Forces within 3 years of your application.

Proof of honorable discharge from the US Armed Forces that reflects pistol qualifications obtained within 10 years of your application.

Certificate showing retirement from Colorado Law Enforcement that reflects pistol qualifications obtained within 10 years of your application.

Proven experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competitions or current military service.

Length of Training: 1.5-8 hours

Cost of Training: $49.99-$155 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: You can no longer do your concealed carry class online in Colorado.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Colorado Concealed Weapons Permit

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Colorado honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Note: Colorado does not recognize any non-resident permit.

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Connecticut

Name: Connecticut Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers

Issuer: Police Department or First Selectmen

Type of State: May-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: A handgun safety course that consists of no less than the NRA’s “Basic Pistol Course” and has live-fire exercises.

Length of Training: 8 hours usually

Cost of Training: $100-$150 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: You must first apply for and receive a Local or Temporary Permit to Carry Pistols or Revolvers. Once you have this Temporary Permit and your training, you can apply for your full Permit.

The NRA’s “Home Firearms Safety Course” and “First Steps Pistol Orientation Program” are not acceptable training courses.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Connecticut Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

North Carolina

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Wisconsin

Connecticut honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Colorado does not recognize permits or licenses from any other state.

Delaware

Name: Delaware License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon

Issuer: Delaware Attorney General

Type of State: May-Issue

Training Required? Yes, but only after you have received confirmation from the Attorney General’s office that your application has been approved.

Type of Training Accepted: A firearms safety and training course that includes instruction on knowledge and safe handling of firearms, safe storage of firearms, child safety, knowledge and safe handling of ammunition, safe storage of ammunition and child safety, safe firearms shooting fundamentals, ways to develop and maintain firearm shooting skills, federal and state firearms laws and techniques to avoid a criminal attack and how to manage violent confrontations. The course must include live-fire exercises in which the applicant fires at least 100 rounds.

Service as a police officer. If you obtain a letter from the Attorney General’s office and from your agency verifying you are in good standing with your law-enforcement agency, as a retired police officer having served at least 20 years, you may be eligible to obtain your permit without additional training.

Length of Training: 10-18 hours

Cost of Training: $160-$320 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: You must complete your Approved Gun Course within 90 days of your application being approved and submit a notarized certification of completion. If you cannot complete the course in 90 days, you must prove that you have enrolled in a course.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Delaware License to Carry a Concealed Deadly Weapon

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Maine

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

West Virginia

Delaware honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Kentucky

Maine

Michigan

Missouri

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Virginia*

West Virginia

District of Columbia

Unlike many of the states, there is no way for you to legally carry a concealed weapon in DC. There are ways for people from DC to carry concealed, but they involve reciprocity with other states, and still does not allow for you to carry within the limits of DC.

Alaska, Arizona, and Vermont allow anyone who can legally possess a firearm (over the age of 21) to carry a concealed handgun. Just make sure you’re carrying your state-issued ID.

Other than those three states, you won’t have any luck enjoying your second amendment rights if you’re dead-set on concealment.

Florida

Name: Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License

Issuer: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – Division of Licensing

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any hunter education or safety course approved by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or a parallel agency from another state.

Any NRA safety or training course.

Any safety or training course available to the general public offered by a law enforcement agency, junior college, college, or private or public institution or organization or firearms school, as long as the instructors are certified by the NRA, the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission or the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Any law or security enforcement safety or training course.

Any other safety or training course given by a state-certified instructor or by an instructor certified by the NRA.

Evidence of experience with a gun through participation in organized shooting competition.

Active-Duty Military Personnel may submit any document that confirms experience with a firearm gained during service.

Former Military Personnel may submit a DD Form 214 reflecting honorable discharge from military service.

Length of Training: No time requirements, but generally 3-8 hours

Cost of Training: $75-$150

Notes:

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Delaware

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

West Virginia

Wyoming

Florida honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Delaware

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Virginia

West Virginia

Wyoming

Note: Florida will not recognize non-resident permits from any state.

Georgia

Name: Georgia Weapons Carry License

Issuer: Probate Court in the county in which you reside

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? No

Type of Training Accepted: N/A

Length of Training: N/A

Cost of Training: N/A

Notes:

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Georgia Weapons Carry License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

New Hampshire

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Georgia honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

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Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

New Hampshire

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Hawaii

Name: Unknown

Issuer: Local Chief of Police

Type of State: May-Issue, but operates under a No-Issue or Restrictive framework

Training Required? Yes, you must be qualified to use a firearm in a safe manner

Type of Training Accepted: There is little to no information regarding Hawaii Concealed Carry Classes, because no one has been issued a permit in roughly two decades

Length of Training: There is little to no information regarding Hawaii Concealed Carry Classes, because no one has been issued a permit in roughly two decades

Cost of Training: There is little to no information regarding Hawaii Concealed Carry Classes, because no one has been issued a permit in roughly two decades

Notes: Hawaii is extremely restrictive. Law provides for the issuing of concealed carry permits at the discretion of the Police Chief, but the reality is that no one has been issued a permit in recent memory. Regard Hawaii as a No-Issue state until further notice.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize a Hawaii Permit

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Nebraska

North Carolina

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Wisconsin

Hawaii honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Hawaii does not recognize permits or licenses from any other state.

Idaho

Name: Idaho Concealed Weapons License

Issuer: Local Sheriff

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any hunter education or safety course approved by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game or a parallel agency from another state.

Any NRA safety, training, or hunting course.

A law or security enforcement firearms safety or training course.

Any safety or training class offered by a law enforcement agency, community college, university or private or public school or firearms training course. You should typically choose to take a course given by a NRA-certified or Idaho State Police-certified instructor.

Proof of experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competition or military service.

Length of Training: No minimum requirement. 3-8 hours usually

Cost of Training: $60-$100

Notes: You do not need to take training when renewing your license as long as your current license is still valid.

Enhanced licenses are available starting July 1, 2013. They will be good for 5 years. Training is required, and an Enhanced license will require the applicant to have fired at least 98 life-fire rounds in the training course. These licenses are the same as the normal license, although the requirement for training seems slightly higher (i.e., the mandated 98 rounds fired). They will likely be used in reciprocity negotiations.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Idaho Concealed Weapons License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada*

New Hampshire

New Mexico*

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

* denotes state that only accepts Idaho Enhanced Permit

Idaho honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Idaho honors all permits from other states.

Illinois

Name: Illinois Concealed Carry License

Issuer: State Police

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Successfully complete 16 hours of firearms training, including classroom and range instruction.

Length of Training: 16 Hours

Cost of Training: Around $150, though class prices vary

Notes: You need your Firearms Owner Identification Card (FOID) first. Learn more here: http://www.isp.state.il.us/foid/foidinfo.cfm.

Find instructors who have been approved on the registry here: http://www.isp.state.il.us/firearms/ccw/instructor-registry.cfm

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Illinois Concealed Carry License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

North Carolina

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Utah

Vermont

Illinois honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Illinois does not honor permits from any other state.

Indiana

Name: Indiana License to Carry Handgun

Issuer: Indiana State Police

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? No

Type of Training Accepted: N/A

Length of Training: N/A

Cost of Training: N/A

Notes: Applications can only be made online. This includes sending in fingerprints. Details, instructions, and actual application.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Indiana License to Carry Handgun

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

New Hampshire

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Indiana honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Idaho honors all permits from other states.

Iowa

Name: Iowa Permit to Carry Weapons

Issuer: Local Sheriff

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any NRA handgun safety course.

Any handgun safety course offered to the public by a law enforcement agency, community college, college, private or public institution or organization, or firearms training school, if it is taught by a certified instructor (NRA, Iowa Law Enforcement Academy).

A law or security enforcement handgun training class.

Completion of small arms training while in the US Armed Forces. This can be proven by a certificate of completion of basic training with a service record of successful completion of small arms training or qualification, or if you are released or retired from active-duty, you may prove this with an honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions.

Length of Training: 1.5-4.5 hours

Cost of Training: $50-99

Notes: You will need to provide either a photocopy of your certificate of completion for any of the training methods outlined above, an affidavit from the instructor/school/organization/group that taught you the course stating that you completed the course, or a photocopy of a DD Form 214 (or other documentation) showing honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions from military service.

You must take training again before renewing your license, but can accomplish this on the range under the supervision of a certified instructor.

Iowa accepts online training such as an Introduction to Pistol Safety class.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Iowa Permit to Carry Weapons

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

New Hampshire

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Iowa honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Iowa honors all permits from other states.

Kansas

Name: Kansas Concealed Carry Handgun License

Issuer: Kansas Attorney General

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any approved handgun course. Your course must include training in safe storage, Kansas firearms laws, and live-fire exercises.

A valid concealed carry permit from another state may be presented as proof of training, if Kansas recognizes that state’s permit (if you are moving to Kansas).

Length of Training: 8 hours

Cost of Training: $125-$150 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: The Attorney General publishes and maintains a list of certified handgun instructors. Please ensure you use this list before taking any training to confirm that the person teaching your 8-hour class is certified with the State.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Kansas Concealed Carry Handgun License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Kansas honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Kansas honors permits from all other states.

Kentucky

Name: Kentucky Carry Concealed Deadly Weapons License

Issuer: Kentucky State Police (apply at your local Sheriff)

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any course offered or approved by the Department of Criminal Justice Training that includes training on Kentucky firearms laws, the safe use of handguns, the care and cleaning of handguns, and handgun marksmanship principles. The class must also include live-fire exercises in which you fire no more than 20 rounds into a full-sized silhouette target. You must hit the target at least 11 times.

Military law enforcement training course taken by any current or retired Military Peace Officer of the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Air Force, or a reserve component thereof, or of the Army Reserve or Air Force Reserve.

US Coast Guard law enforcement training course taken by a member of the US Coast Guard serving in a Peace Officer role.

Length of Training: 8 hours’ maximum

Cost of Training: Up to $75 for the course and $10 for range use, targets and other materials

Notes: If you are unsure about the class you are taking, please contact your local Sheriff’s Office and they will provide you with a list of instructors in your area.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Kentucky Carry Concealed Deadly Weapons License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Kentucky honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Kentucky honors all permits from other states.

Louisiana

Name: Louisiana Concealed Handgun Permit

Issuer: Louisiana State Police, Concealed Handgun Permit Unit

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any NRA safety or training course within the 12 months leading to your application.

Any law enforcement or security enforcement safety or training course approved by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections or certified by the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training within the 12 months leading to your application.

Any retired Louisiana Peace Officer need only demonstrate that he or she was certified by the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training at the time of retirement.

Any safety or training course or class approved by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections offered to the general public by a law enforcement agency, college, or private or public institution or organization or firearms training school within the 12 months leading to your application.

Possession of a current valid license to carry a concealed weapon issued by a parish law enforcement officer.

Completion of any other course or class approved by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections within the 12 months leading to your application.

Active Duty Armed Forces personnel can show qualifying range scores provided by your Range NCO along with a copy of your Military ID card to satisfy the training requirement. This meets the requirement of completing basic training with a service record showing you have completed small arms training.

Released or retired Military Personnel who possess an Honorable Discharge or a General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions who prove they have taken small arms training within the last 60 months.

Active duty or service in the National Guard or reserve components of the Armed Forces may show their completion of Basic Training with service record evidence of having successfully completed small arms training.

NRA’s personal protection course.

Length of Training: 7.5-10 hours

Cost of Training: $90-$125 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: You will need to attend another training class before renewing your license.

If you wish to carry a concealed weapon in a church, you will have to take an additional 8 hours of training each year. (Note: ensure your church, synagogue or mosque allows for concealed carry).

While military personnel who have completed basic training do not have to take training to apply for a new permit, military personnel will have to take additional training each time you renew your permit.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Louisiana Concealed Handgun Permit

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Louisiana honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Maine

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Maine

Name: Maine Permit to Carry Concealed Firearms

Issuer: Mayor and Municipal officers or councilors of a city, municipal officers or councilors of a town, or the assessors of a plantation, or, if they choose, their full-time chief of police; or the chief of the state police if you are a resident of unorganized territory or a non-resident.

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any class or course that included handgun safety. The class must be offered by or under the supervision of federal, state, county or municipal law enforcement agency or a firearms instructor certified by a private firearms association recognized as knowledgeable in matters of firearms safety by the issuing authority or by the state in which the course was taken (NRA, for example).

Personally, demonstrate to the issuing authority your knowledge of handgun safety. This is only applicable if the authority is willing to evaluate your demonstration – the authority is not required to offer this.

A valid state permit to carry a concealed firearm (as of April 15, 1990,).

Basic Firearms Training if you were in the US Armed Forces.

Length of Training: 3-8 hours

Cost of Training: $90-$125

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Maine Permit to Carry Concealed Firearms

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Delaware

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Nebraska

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Utah

Vermont

Wyoming

Maine honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Arkansas

Delaware

Louisiana

Michigan

North Dakota

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Wyoming

Maryland

Name: Maryland Permit to Carry a Handgun

Issuer: Secretary of State Police

Type of State: May-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Free firearms safety training course offered by the Police Training Commissions.

A course offered by an individual or organization certified by the Police Training Commission, the Department of Natural Resources, or the Maryland State Police, as long as it includes a handgun safety component.

A course that includes a firearms safety component conducted by an individual or organization certified by “any reputable organization having as one of its objectives the promotion of competency and safety in handling handguns whose course has been determined by the Commissions to meet the regulations adopted by the Commission.” For example, NRA Handgun Safety Course.

Local or State law enforcement officers do not need to take the training course.

A DD-214 can be presented by a member, retired member, or honorable discharged member of the US Armed Forces or the National Guard.

Members of organizations that are required by federal law or regulations governing their specific business or activity to maintain handguns and ammunition do not have to take the course.

Permit to Carry a Handgun in Maryland under the Maryland Public Safety Article, Title 5, Subtitle 3.

Maryland Hunter Safety Course taken on or after January 1, 2002.

NRA Basic Firearm Safety Course (taken in Maryland) on or after January 1, 2004.

Length of Training: 30 minutes – 6 hours

Cost of Training: Free-$165

Notes: The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Maryland Police Training Commission, is mandated by law to offer a free Firearms Safety Training Course. This is an online course and “will satisfy one of the requirements for firearms ownership under Maryland law”. You may wish to take further training, and as Maryland is a May-Issue state, it could help your chances if you prove that you are even more proficient with a handgun.

A court battle is currently underway in Maryland to remove the “good and substantial reason” clause, which allows for Maryland to be a May-Issue state, giving judgment to the issuing authority. At present, you must still present good and substantial reason for having a concealed firearm, and Maryland still operates as a May-Issue state.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Maryland Permit to Carry a Handgun

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

North Carolina

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Wisconsin

Maryland honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Maryland does not recognize permits or licenses from any other state.

Massachusetts

Name: Massachusetts License to Carry (Class A)

Issuer: Police Chief or State Police (for non-residents, contact the Firearms Record Bureau)

Type of State: May-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Basic Firearm Safety Certification that teaches the safe use, handling and storage of firearms, methods for securing and childproofing firearms, applicable laws relating to firearms, and knowledge of operation, potential dangers and basic competency in ownership and usage of firearms. This training must be taken within the year leading up to your application.

A hunting safety course, with a certificate issued by the division of fisheries and wildlife.

*Note: The Department of Public Safety posts a list of Approved Basic Firearms Safety Courses. Below you can find the list, updated as of June, 19 2012.

L.T.C. Basic Firearms Safety Courses

Certification #

Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association Basic Handgun Safety Course

LTC-001

NRA Basic Pistol Course

LTC-002

NRA Personal Protection Course

LTC-003

SIG Arms Academy Handgun Orientation Course

LTC-004

Smith & Wesson Academy Massachusetts Carry Permit Course

LTC-005

MCJTC Recruit Firearms Training Course

LTC-006

*NRA Home Safety Course

LTC-007

Worcester Police Department Firearms Responsibility and Safety Program

LTC-008

Mass Sheriffs’Association’s Firearms Safety & Handling Course

LTC-009

B.F.S.I. Handgun Safety Course

LTC-010

Massachusetts State Police Recruit Firearms Training Program

LTC-011

SIG Arms Concealed Carry Pistol Course

LTC-012

USPSA Safe Handgun Competitor – MA Edition Firearms Course

LTC-013

CQB Arms LTC Course

LTC-014

The Andover Police Department’s Basic Firearms Safety Course

LTC-015

The MagPro Basic Firearms Safety Course

LTC-016

Massachusetts Certified Basic Pistol Course

LTC-017

CCW Point Blank Course

LTC-018

The Liberal Gun Club

LTC-019

Massachusetts Pistol License Course

LTC-020

SG Tactical LLC Firearm Safety Course

LTC-021

MPTC Reserve Officer Firearms Training

LTC-022

If authorized by a competent authority to carry or possess a weapon while acting within the scope of your duties, any officers, agent or employee of the commonwealth or any state of the US, any member of the military or other service of any state or of the US, or any duly authorized law enforcement officer, agent, or employee of any municipality of the commonwealth does not have to undertake additional training.

Length of Training: 4 hours

Cost of Training: $100

Notes: Massachusetts offers Class A and Class B licenses, but only a Class A allows you to carry concealed.

Click here for a list of approved instructors in Massachusetts. This list includes all certified instructors who have given permission for their name to appear.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Massachusetts License to Carry (Class A)

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

North Carolina

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Massachusetts honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Massachusetts does not recognize permits or licenses from any other state.

Michigan

Name: Michigan Concealed Pistols License

Issuer: Michigan State Police / County Gun Board

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Certified training class that provides instruction in: safe storage, use and handling of a pistol, ammunition knowledge and fundamentals of pistol shooting, pistol shooting positions, firearms law, avoiding criminal attack and controlling a violent confrontation. The course you take must have at least 5 hours of classroom training and at least 3 hours of instruction on the firing range, where you must fire at least 30 rounds of ammunition.

Length of Training: At least 8 hours

Cost of Training: $115-$175

Notes: While you do not have to take another firearm training class prior to renewing your license, you must at least three hours of review of the pistol safety training course and at least one hour of range time in the 6 months leading up to your renewal.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Michigan Concealed Pistols License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Michigan honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Note: Michigan does not recognize any non-resident permit.

Michigan honors permits from all other states.

Minnesota

Name: Minnesota Permit to Carry a Pistol

Issuer: Local Chief of Police or County Sheriff

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Employment as a peace officer in MN within the past year.

Completion of a firearms safety or training course providing basic training in the safe use of a pistol, conducted by a certified instructor. Your course must include: instruction in fundamental pistol use, successful completion of an actual shooting qualification exercise, instruction in the legal aspects of pistol possession, carry and use.

A sheriff may also accept any other satisfactory evidence of training in the safe use of a pistol. Contact your sheriff if you feel you can prove that you have the necessary training.

Length of Training: 3-8 hours

Cost of Training: $125-$160 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: Minnesota provides permits to carry, not just concealed carry permits. This means that you are free to carry however you wish, including in a concealed manner.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Minnesota Permit to Carry a Pistol

Albama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

North Carolina

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Minnesota honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alaska

Arkansas

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Missouri

New Mexico

Nevada

Ohio

Oklahoma

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Wyoming

Mississippi

Name: Mississippi Firearms Permit

Issuer: Mississippi Department of Public Safety: Highway Patrol

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? No, but if you take additional training, you can be endorsed for an Enhanced Permit

Type of Training Accepted: Enhanced Permit Training – An instructional course in the safe handling and use of firearms offered by an instructor certified by a nationally recognized organization that customarily offers firearms training, or by any other organization approved by the Department of Public Safety.

You must take this Enhanced Permit course from a certified instructor.

Length of Training: 8-14 hours

Cost of Training: $75-$200 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: While you do not need to take a class to get a Mississippi Firearms Permit, there are a number of restricted areas where you cannot carry concealed. By obtaining training, you can apply for an Enhanced Permit, which greatly reduces the number of areas where you cannot carry concealed (even with an Enhanced Permit, you cannot carry into various establishments and institutions, so be sure to check, as the AG recently gave opinions and changes to some of the relevant laws. If you are unsure, always contact your Issuing Authority for the rules).

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Mississippi Firearms Permit

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wyoming

Mississippi honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Mississippi honors permits from all other states.

Missouri

Name: Missouri Concealed Weapon Endorsement

Issuer: Local Sheriff

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any firearm class that is taught by a certified instructor that includes: handgun safety training, a physical demonstration by the applicant that demonstrates your ability to safely load and unload a revolver and semiautomatic pistol and that demonstrates your marksmanship with both, the basic principles of marksmanship, care and cleaning of concealable firearms, safe storage of firearms, state laws regarding firearms, a live firing exercise wherein you shoot at least 50 rounds from both a semiautomatic pistol and a revolver at a target seven yards away, a live fire test with an instructor present wherein you shoot 20 rounds at a target seven yards away.

Length of Training: At least 8 hours

Cost of Training: $100-$135

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Missouri Concealed Weapon Endorsement

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Montana

Nebraska

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Washington

West Virginia

Wyoming

Missouri honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Missouri honors permits from all other states.

Montana

Name: Montana Concealed Weapons Permit

Issuer: Montana Department of Justice

Type of State: Constitutional Carry (Limited, Shall-Issue) – You do not need a permit to carry outside of city limits

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: A hunter education or safety course approved or conducted by the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks or a parallel agency from another state.

A firearms safety or training course approved or conducted by the Department of Fish, Wildlife and parks, a parallel agency from another state, a national firearms association, a law enforcement agency, an institution of higher education, or an organization that uses instructors certified by a national firearms association.

A law enforcement firearms safety or training course offered to or required of public or private law enforcement personnel and conducted or approved by a law enforcement agency.

A carry license from another state that has been granted after completion of a course such as those listed above.

Evidence that during military service, you have been found to be qualified to operate firearms, including handguns.

Length of Training: 8 hours and up

Cost of Training: $70-$95 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: Remember that Montana law only requires a permit to carry concealed within city or town limits or within the confines of a logging, mining, lumbering or railroad camp.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Montana Concealed Weapons Permit

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Nebraska

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Montana honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Nebraska

Nevada

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Dakota

North Carolina

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Nebraska

Name: Nebraska Concealed Handgun Permit

Issuer: Nebraska State Police

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: A handgun safety or training course approved by the Nebraska State Patrol. This training must include: how to avoid a criminal attack and deal with a violent confrontation, how to safely handle a handgun, how to safely handle ammunition, how to properly store your handgun and ammunition (including child safety), safe handgun shooting fundamentals, and information about federal, state and local firearms laws. You must show you are competent with a firearm by completing drawing and firing drill, precision shooting drills and decision making drills.

To pass the Nebraska State Patrol qualification course, you must shoot 30 rounds from varying distances and get a score of 70 percent, firing at an FBI “Q” target. You are allowed three attempts. This course must also give you a test of at least 30 questions, on which you must score at least 70 percent.

Members of the active or reserve Armed Forces or members of the National Guard may present documentation proving that they have completed handgun training within the previous 3 years that meets Nebraska requirements.

Length of Training: 8.5-10 hours

Cost of Training: $125-$179 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: Additional training is not required to renew your permit

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Nebraska Concealed Handgun Permit

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nevada

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Nebraska honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Florida

Idaho

Iowa

Hawaii

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Michigan

Minnesota

Missouri

Montana

Nevada

New Jersey

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Rhode Island

South Carolina

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Virginia

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

DC

Nevada

Name: Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit

Issuer: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any firearms safety or training class approved by a sheriff or offered by a federal, state or local law enforcement agency, community college, university or national organization that certifies instructors in firearm safety.

Length of Training: 8-9.5 hours

Cost of Training: $95-$115 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: You must prove your competence when renewing your permit by completing a course prescribed by the sheriff renewing your permit.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Nevada Concealed Firearms Permit

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

New Mexico

North Carolina

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Nevada honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alaska

Arkansas

Idaho*

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Nebraska

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota`

Ohio

Tennessee

South Carolina

West Virginia

* Denotes Nevada recognizes Idaho Enhanced Permit only
` Denotes Nevada recognizes North Dakota Class 1 Permit only

New Hampshire

Name: New Hampshire Pistol/Revolver License

Issuer: Local Police/Sheriff

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? No

Type of Training Accepted: N/A

Length of Training: N/A

Cost of Training: N/A

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the New Hampshire Pistol/Revolver License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Utah

Vermont

West Virginia

Wyoming

New Hampshire honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Note: NH does not honor non-resident permits from any state.

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Missouri

Mississippi

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

Tennessee

Utah

West Virginia

Wyoming

New Jersey

Name: New Jersey License to Carry a Firearm Concealed

Issuer: Chief of Police (in the municipality wherein you reside) or Superintendent of State Police if you are not in a municipality

Type of State: May-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: A firearms training class substantially equivalent to the firearms training approved by the Police Training Commission.

Handgun qualification scores (using the handgun you intend to carry), evidenced by test firings administered by a certified firearms instructor of a police academy, the NRA, or any other recognized certified firearms instructor.

Passage of a test in New Jersey’s laws governing the use of force, administered by a certified instructor of a police academy, the NRA, or any other recognized certified instructor.

Length of Training: 8-10 hours

Cost of Training: $120 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: It is incredibly difficult to get a license in New Jersey. The law is very restrictive and courts have upheld a policy of limiting permits “to persons specifically employed in security work…and to others who can establish an urgent necessity for carrying guns for self-protection.”

You must take additional training to renew your license.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the New Jersey License to Carry a Firearm Concealed

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

North Carolina

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

New Jersey honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

New Jersey does not recognize permits or licenses from any other state.

New Mexico

Name: New Mexico Concealed Handgun License

Issuer: New Mexico Department of Public Safety

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any firearms training course that is certified or sponsored by a federal or state law enforcement agency, a college, a firearms training school, or a nationally recognized organization, approved by the department, that customarily offers firearms training. This course must teach: knowledge and safe handling of single and double action revolvers and semiautomatic handguns, safe storage and child safety, safe shooting fundamentals, live shooting on a firing range, identification of ways to develop and maintain your shooting skills, federal, state and local firearms laws, how to avoid a criminal attack and control a violent confrontation, and techniques for nonviolent dispute resolution. This course must be given by a state-certified instructor. Training must be taken within 90 days of your license application.

Current certified law enforcement officers and officers who have retired in the past 10 years in good standing do not need to take a civilian firearms training course in NM.

Length of Training: At least 15 hours

Cost of Training: $100-$229 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: You must demonstrate competency with each firearm you wish to carry concealed, before you will be issued a permit to carry that particular firearm. If you wish to add another category or higher caliber handgun to your license, you must apply to renew your license. For this renewal, you do not need to take the classroom portion of the training course.

To renew your license, you must take a four-hour refresher course.

You must take a two-hour refresher class two years after getting your original or renewed license. The course must be taken 22 to 26 months after the issuance of the licensed and you must submit the certificate of completion to the Department no later than 30 days after completion.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the New Mexico Concealed Handgun License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Delaware

Florida

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

West Virginia

Wisconsin

New Mexico honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Delaware

Florida

Kansas

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Nebraska

Nevada

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

South Carolina

Tennessee

Texas

Virginia

West Virginia

Wyoming

New York

Name: New York Carry Permit

Issuer: Licensing Officer of the City or County where you reside, are principally employed, or where your place of business as a merchant or storekeeper is located

Type of State: May-Issue

Training Required? Varies by county, but generally Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Varies by county

Length of Training: 3-14 hours

Cost of Training: $60-$200 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: Your permit is not good in the 5 counties of New York City. There are few exceptions, and they require the Chief of Police to grant you permission. This means that as a rule, you can not carry concealed in New York City, even if you have a permit.

Because training requirements vary by county, it is vital that you get the right information for your county. Not only are they each different, but local laws can change quickly, so you must contact your county for more information. New York honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

New York does not honor or recognize permits from any other state.

North Carolina

Name: North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit

Issuer: Local Sheriff

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: An approved safety and training course that teaches firearms laws in North Carolina and that includes firing of a handgun on a range.

If you are a retired North Carolina law enforcement agents who has retired in the past 2 years and either has non-forfeitable rights to benefits under the retirement plan or has 20 years or more of service, you do not need to take training.

If you are a law enforcement agent in NC who is authorized by your agency to carry a handgun in the course of duty, is not subject to disciplinary action, and meets requirements established by your agency regarding handguns, you do not need to take training.

If you are licensed or registered by the North Carolina Private Protective Services Board as an armed security guard and have a firearm registration permit issued by the Board, you do not need to take training.

If you are a retired probation or parole officer, have retired in good standing, never having been subject to a disciplinary action, within two years of your application, met firearms training standards of the Department of Correction and were authorized by the Department of Correction to carry a handgun in the course of duty, has a vested right to benefit under the Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System of North Carolina and are not prohibited from receiving a firearm, you do not need to take training.

Length of Training: 8-10 hours

Cost of Training: $60-$150

Notes: To renew your license, your local sheriff may require you to take another training class..

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

North Carolina honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

North Carolina honors permits from all other states.

North Dakota

Name: North Dakota Concealed Weapons License

Issuer: Attorney General

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes, but Class 1 requirements differ from Class 2

Type of Training Accepted: Class 1 – A training class that goes over weapon safety rules and the deadly force law of North Dakota, where you will complete an open book test based upon a manual.
You will also need to complete a live-fire exercise to demonstrate proficiency.
You must demonstrate familiarity with a firearm or dangerous weapon and can do this by: being certified by the attorney general for familiarity with your firearm, including law enforcement officers, military or civilian firearms instructors, hunter safety instructor, or dangerous weapons instructor; showing evidence of equivalent experience with a firearm or dangerous weapon through participation in organized shooting competition, law enforcement, military service, or dangerous weapon course of training; possessing a license from another state to carry a firearm (concealed or otherwise), which is granted by a state upon completion of a course like the one described in this section; qualifying to operate a firearm or dangerous weapon during military service.

Class 2 – You must complete the open book test offered for the Class 1 license.

Length of Training: N/A

Cost of Training: $50 maximum

Notes: North Dakota changed to a 2-tier licensing system in 2011. The licenses are equally recognized in ND. For reciprocity purposes, however, Class 1 licenses are recognized by more states than Class 2 licenses, because of the tougher training requirements.

To renew a Class 1 license, you must complete the Class 1 requirements from your original application.

No training is required to renew a Class 2 license.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the North Dakota Concealed Weapons License (Class 1)

A = Full Reciprocity (no restrictions or conditions)
B = Class 1 Reciprocity Only
C = Restrictions on type of weapons that can be carried
D = Conditional Reciprocity – some restrictions may be imposed, such as age (check with the state)

Alabama – C

Alaska – A

Arizona – B

Arkansas – B

Colorado – D

Delaware – A

Florida – D

Georgia – A

Idaho – A

Indiana – A

Iowa – A

Kansas – B

Kentucky – A

Louisiana – A

Maine – B

Michigan – D

Mississippi – B

Missouri – A

Montana – A

Nebraska – D

Nevada – B

New Hampshire – D

New Mexico – B

North Carolina -D

Ohio – B

Oklahoma – A

Pennsylvania – A

South Carolina – B

South Dakota – A

Tennessee – A

Texas – A

Utah – A

Vermont – A

Virginia – B

Washington – B

West Virginia – B

Wisconsin – D

Wyoming – B

North Dakota honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Michigan

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Ohio

Name: Ohio License to Carry a Concealed Handgun

Issuer: Local Sheriff

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: A NRA firearms safety course.

A class that was open to the public, given by the NRA or Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission or approved instructors of another state, that was offered under the authority of a law enforcement agency of Ohio or another state, college, or firearms training school.

A certificate of completion of a state, county, municipal or Ohio Department of Natural Resources peace officer training school that is approved by the executive director of Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.

Proof of your experience with handguns or other firearms (that meets equivalent minimum training standards) if you are an active or reserve member of the Armed Forces, if you were honorably discharged within the past six years, or if you are a retired highway patrol trooper, a retired peace officer, or a federal law enforcement officer.

Any firearms safety or training class that was conducted by an instructor certified by an official or entity of Ohio, another state, the US government or the NRA that complies with minimum education requirements (this means you can basically take any class in OH, as long as they go over a few specific things).

*All courses must meet Minimum Education Requirements as follows: The ability to name, explain and demonstrate the rules for safe handling of a handgun and proper storage practices for handguns and ammunition; The ability to demonstrate and explain how to handle ammunition in a safe manner; The ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to shoot a handgun safely; and Gun-handling training. You must also shoot on the range. You must take a test to prove your competency that includes a written section and a physical demonstration. It is necessary for your instructor to give you a copy of the Ohio Concealed Carry Laws Manual.

Length of Training: 12 hours (10 of instruction, 2 hours of shooting)

Cost of Training: $50-$150 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Ohio License to Carry a Concealed Handgun

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Delaware

Florida

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wyoming

Ohio honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alaska

Arizona (Resident Only)

Arkansas

Delaware

Florida

Idaho

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Missouri

Nebraska

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

South Carolina

Tennessee

Utah

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wyoming

Oklahoma

Name: Oklahoma Concealed Weapon License

Issuer: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, through your Local Sheriff

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any firearms safety and training course provided by a Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) certified instructor that goes over the following: safety check of your firearm, instruction on pistol handling, safety and storage, dynamics of ammo and firing, methods or positions for firing a pistol, information about the criminal provisions of the Oklahoma law relating to firearms, the requirements of the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act as it relates to you, self-defense and the use of appropriate force, a practice shooting session and a familiarization course.

Firearms instructor training.

Being an active duty law enforcement officer of Oklahoma or the federal government.

Being a retired law enforcement officer authorized by the state to carry a firearm.

Being a CLEET-certified armed security officer, armed guard, correctional officer, or any other person having a CLEET certification to carry a firearm in the course of their employment.

Handgun training done as part of your active duty Military, National Guard or regular Military reserve training, if you are a legal resident of Oklahoma.

Handgun training done as part of your service if you have been honorably discharged from active Military duty, National Guard duty, or military reserves within the 20 years preceding your application, if you are a legal resident of Oklahoma.

Any other exemption whereby you are deemed qualified by CLEET.

*Even with an exemption, you may still have to take the classroom portion of the training. The cost of which shall be no more than $30.*

Length of Training: 8 hours maximum

Cost of Training: $60 maximum

Notes: You can choose whether to have a 5 year or 10 year license. A 10 year license costs twice as much as a 5 year license.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Oklahoma Concealed Weapon License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wyoming

Oklahoma honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Oklahoma honors all permits from other states.

Oregon

Name: Oregon Concealed Handgun License

Issuer: Local Sheriff

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any hunter education or safety course approved by the Department of Fish and Wildlife or a parallel agency in another state if handgun safety was a component of the course.

Any NRA safety or training course if handgun safety was a component of the course.

Any firearms safety or training class available to the general public, offered by law enforcement, community college, or private or public institution or organization or firearms training school utilizing instructors certified by the NRA or a law enforcement agency if handgun safety was a component of the course.

Any law enforcement firearms safety or training course offered for security guards, investigators, reserve law enforcement officers, or any other law enforcement officer if handgun safety was a component of the course.

Proof of equivalent experience with a handgun through participation in organized shooting competition or military service.

If you are or have been previously licensed to carry a firearm in Oregon, you do not need to take another class (unless your license was revoked).

Any other firearms safety or training course given by an instructor who is certified by the NRA or a law enforcement agency if handgun safety was a component of the course.

Length of Training: 2-8 hours

Cost of Training: $10-$95 (prices vary but this is a rough estimate)

Notes: Some instructors offer an online course that will satisfy Oregon’s training requirements.

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Oregon Concealed Handgun License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

North Carolina

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Utah

Vermont

Oregon honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Oregon does not recognize permits or licenses from any other state.

Pennsylvania

Name: Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms

Issuer: Local Sheriff (or Chief of Police in Philadelphia)

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? No

Type of Training Accepted: N/A

Length of Training: N/A

Cost of Training: N/A

Notes:

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

New Hampshire

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Pennsylvania honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

New Hampshire

North Carolina

North Dakota*

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Virginia

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

* denotes PA will only honor the ND Class 1 Permit

Rhode Island

Name: Rhode Island Pistol Permit

Issuer: Local Chief of Police or the Attorney General

Type of State: Shall-Issue (NOTE: At present, the Attorney General has succeeded in over-ruling local shall-issue processes. Until such time as he changes his mind or a new Attorney General is elected, the Attorney General issues permits, and not on a Shall-Issue basis)

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: You must qualify on a range with a score of 195 or better out of a possible 300, with 30 rounds fired at 25 yards on the army “L” target, firing slow-fire. This means you get 10 minutes for each of 3 ten-shot strings.
You must obtain your certification of qualification from a range officer of the RI state police, the range officer of any city or town police department that maintains a regular/continuing firearms training program, a pistol instructor certified by the NRA and/or the US Revolver Association, or other qualified persons as the Attorney General may designate.

Length of Training: 30 minutes-2 hours

Cost of Training: $50-$150

Notes:

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Rhode Island Pistol Permit

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Nebraska

North Carolina

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Rhode Island honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Rhode Island does not recognize permits or licenses from any other state.

South Carolina

Name: South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit

Issuer: State Law Enforcement Division

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: A basic or advanced handgun education course offered by a state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency or a nationally recognized organization that promotes gun safety, that was taken within 3 years of your application.
The course must include: information on the relevant gun laws, information on handgun use and safety, information on the proper storage practices (emphasizing child safety), live-fire exercise.

Instructor training if you are certified by the NRA or another SLED approved national organization that promotes gun safety.

Demonstration of your competency in handguns and state laws pertaining to handguns to the Director of SLED or his designee.

Active duty police handgun instructors do not need additional training.

A SLED certified or approved competitive handgun shooting classification.

Handgun training as an active or reserve member of the Military or National Guard within 3 years of your application.

Length of Training: At least 8 hours

Cost of Training: $80-$100 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the South Carolina Concealed Weapons Permit

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Florida

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

West Virginia

Wyoming

South Carolina honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Florida

Idaho*

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Missouri

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Tennessee

Texas

Virginia

West Virginia

Wyoming

* denotes SC only recognizes Idaho Enhanced Permit

Note: South Carolina will not recognize non-resident permits from any state

South Dakota

Name: South Dakota Permit to Carry a Concealed Pistol

Issuer: South Dakota Secretary of State, via your Local Sheriff

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? No

Type of Training Accepted: N/A

Length of Training: N/A

Cost of Training: N/A

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the South Dakota Permit to Carry a Concealed Pistol

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

West Virginia

Wyoming

South Dakota honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

South Dakota recognizes all permits from other states (as long as it is valid and complies with the terms of issuance in the state of issue).

Tennessee

Name: Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit

Issuer: County Sheriff

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any handgun safety course offered by any handgun safety school that is certified by the Department of Safety.

Tennessee will now accept two forms from the Military that prove combat pistol training completion. These forms can be used to prove handgun training to obtain a permit.

Length of Training: 8 hours minimum required

Cost of Training: $80-110 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes:

Reciprocity:

States that honor or recognize the Tennessee Handgun Carry Permit

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Delaware

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Tennessee honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Tennessee honors permits from all other states.

Texas

Name: Texas Concealed Handgun License (Texas CHL)

Issuer: Department of Public Safety

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Evidence of Handgun Proficiency, set by the Department. These classes have to include both classroom learning time, and live-fire range time, meaning you will have to shoot to get through your training.

You will learn: state laws regarding firearms, handgun use, proficiency and safety, nonviolent dispute resolution, and proper storage practices for your weapon and ammunition.

You may not be required to take a proficiency course if:

• You are serving in or have been honorably discharged from the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine corps of the US or an auxiliary or reserve unit of one of these. Or the state military forces.

• You have completed a handgun familiarity or proficiency class within the 5 years leading up to your application or renewal of your CHL, as part of your service with the armed forces or state military forces.

You can receive a written, sworn statement by a qualified instructor stating that you showed proficiency to the instructor in the last 12 months and includes the categories of handguns with which you are proficient IF you are a judge or justice of a federal court, as an active judicial officer, as defined by Section 411.201, or as a district attorney, assistant district attorney, criminal district attorney, assistant criminal district attorney, county attorney, or assistant county attorney.

Length of Training: 10-15 hours

Cost of Training: $75-$125 (Prices vary, but this is a rough estimate)

Notes: To renew your Texas CHL, you are required to take a continuing education course in handgun proficiency within the 6 months preceding your renewal. This course will be at least 4 hours and will cover at least one subject that is taught in your original CCW class. This continuing education portion of your renewal application can be done online.

Qualified Handgun Instructors in TX are the only ones who can teach your concealed carry class. Certified qualified handgun instructors:

1. Are certified by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education or under Chapter 1702, Occupations Code, to instruct others in the use of handguns;

2. Regularly instruct others in the use of handguns and has graduated from a handgun instructor school that uses a nationally accepted course designed to train persons as handgun instructors; or

3. Are certified by the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) as a handgun instructor.

4. …You also must be qualified to teach the 4 areas mandated to be in a concealed carry class (laws, handgun use,etc., nonviolent dispute resolution, and proper storage).

Reciprocity

States that honor or recognize the Texas Concealed Handgun License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Delaware

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Texas honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

North Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Utah

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wyoming

Utah

Name: Utah Concealed Firearm Permit

Issuer: Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Identification

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? No

Type of Training Accepted: N/A

Length of Training: N/A

Cost of Training: N/A

Notes:

Reciprocity

States that honor or recognize the Utah Concealed Firearm Permit

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Delaware

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Utah honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Utah honors permits from all other states.

Vermont

Name: N/A

Issuer: N/A

Type of State: Unrestricted, Vermont respects the right of all law abiding US citizens to carry a concealed firearm without having to have a permit or license.

Training Required? No

Type of Training Accepted: N/A

Length of Training: N/A

Cost of Training: N/A

Notes:

Reciprocity:

Vermont Residents can carry in these states if they are 21 years of age and can legally own a firearm.

Arizona

Arkansas

*Oklahoma

Note: *Any resident of Vermont who can legally posses a firearm is permitted to carry in Oklahoma as of 11/1/12.

Vermont honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Vermont honors permits from all other states.

Virginia

Name: Virginia Permit to Carry a Concealed Handgun

Issuer: Local circuit court

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes, you must prove competence with a handgun.

Type of Training Accepted: Any hunter education or safety course approved by the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries or similar agency of another state.

Any NRA firearms safety or training course.

Any firearms safety or training course provided by a law enforcement agency, junior college, college or private or public institution or firearms training school, taught by a instructor certified by the NRA or Department of Criminal Justice Services.

Any law enforcement firearms safety or training course offered for any division of law enforcement or security.

Proof of experience with a firearm through participation in organized shooting competition, current military service or proof of honorable discharge from any branch of the armed services.

Current or previously held firearms license in this Commonwealth or locality thereof.

Any firearms training or safety course taught by a state-certified or NRA-certified instructor.

Any governmental police agency firearms training course.

Completing any other firearms training which the court deems adequate.

Length of Training: 1.5-4 hours

Cost of Training: $30-60 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Notes: You can complete a safety course online, as long as it is taught by an NRA- or State-certified instructor.

Reciprocity

States that honor or recognize the Virginia Permit to Carry a Concealed Handgun

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Delaware*

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kentucky

Louisiana

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

*Delaware honors VA permit until December 7,2013

Virginia honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Delaware

Florida

Idaho`

Indiana

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Montana

Nebraska

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

` denotes VA recognizes Idaho Enhanced Permit

Washington

Name: Washington State Concealed Pistol License

Issuer: Your local police chief or sheriff.

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? No

Type of Training Accepted: N/A

Length of Training: N/A

Cost of Training: N/A

Notes:

Reciprocity

States that honor or recognize the Washington State Concealed Pistol License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Delaware

Florida

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Washington honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Arkansas

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Tennessee

Utah

West Virgina

Name: West Virginia Concealed Pistol/Revolver Permit

Issuer: County Sheriff

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any official NRA handgun safety training course.

Any handgun safety or training course offered by an official law enforcement organization, community college, junior college, college or private or public institution or handgun training school, taught by a certified instructor.

Any handgun training or safety course conducted by a state or NRA certified instructor.

Any handgun training or safety course conducted by any branch of the United States Military.

Length of Training: 1.5-8 hours

Cost of Training: $50-$125 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Reciprocity

States that honor or recognize the West Virginia Concealed Pistol/Revolver Permit

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Delaware

Georgia

Florida

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

West Virginia honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Virginia

Wyoming

Wisconsin

Name: Wisconsin Concealed Carry License

Issuer: Department of Justice

Type of State: Shall-Issue

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any state hunter education program or similar program that is established by another state, country or province recognized by the department of natural resources.

An unrevoked concealed carry license from another state or jurisdiction. You must verify that it is not revoked but the license may be current or expired.

Proof of military, law enforcement or security firearms training.

A Department of Justice safety course certificate.

Any firearm safety or training class taught by a state certified or law enforcement agency.

Length of Training: No time requirement but usually 3-4 hrs.

Cost of Training: $80-150 (prices vary, but this is a rough outline)

Reciprocity

States that honor or recognize the Wisconsin Concealed Carry License

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Michigan

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

North Carolina

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Wisconsin honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alaska***

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maryland

Michigan

Minnesota

Montana

Nebraska

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Pennsylvania

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

*Virginia

Washington

**West Virginia

Wyoming

Note: *Wisconsin will not honor the Virginia Resident Permit/License, only their non resident Permit/License.

**Wisconsin will only honor West Virginia permits issued after 6/8/12.

***Wisconsin will only honor Alaskan permits issued after 1/14/13.

Wyoming

Name: Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit

Issuer: Local Sheriff

Type of State: Constitutional Carry. You are not required by law to have a concealed carry license in Wyoming, but the state operates on a Shall-Issue basis and issues licenses for the purpose of reciprocity.

Training Required? Yes

Type of Training Accepted: Any firearm safety or training class taught by a state certified or NRA certified instructor.

Any firearm safety or training course offered for law or security enforcement.

Participation in organized handgun shooting competition or military service.

Honorable retirement as a federal or state peace officer who has a minimum of 10 years of service.

Certification by any law enforcement agency under any procedures they establish.

Length of Training: 4.5-8 hrs

Cost of Training: $60-110, prices vary but this is a rough outline.

Reciprocity

States that honor or recognize the Wyoming Concealed Firearm Permit

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

New Hampshire

New Mexico

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming honors or recognizes the following states’ concealed carry permits

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

New Hampshire

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Virginia

West Virginia