Concealed Carry Permit Information By State

To view a state’s concealed weapons permit information just click on the state. The first screen on this map shows whether a state is Shall Issue, May Issue, or Right Denied (Explained below map).

View a list of all concealed carry permits on one page here.

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Shall Issue: States that are Shall Issue will issue any private citizen a concealed weapons permit as long as they meet all requirements.

May Issue: States that are May Issue have the authority to take judgment on whether or not they want to issue a concealed weapons permit to a private citizen even after they have met all requirements.

Right Denied: States that are Right Denied DO NOT allows private citizens to carry handguns and do not issue concealed weapon permits.

  • Adviceman52

    Apparently, the state of Wyoming passed a “Constitutional Carry” law last week, to take
    effect on June or July 1, 2011 !! I’m still in the process of confirming this information, so
    don’t take it as the gospel just yet !! If true, this is great news !! Perhaps a new trend ?
    Hopefully, the good legislators of Illinois will finally pass a decent CCW bill there ! Folks
    there have the same rights as every other American, so we should pray for a victory
    there !!

  • River

    Iowa is shall issue to residents only.  However all other state permits are honored.

    • user

      I *think* it is indicated thus because they will issue professioal permits to carry to non-residents (say you live in Nebraska and require employment-based carry in Iowa) but will not issue non-professional permits to nonresidents,

  • Jcb2542

    What is the process if you have a ccl in one state (Oklahoma) and you are moving to another state (Missouri)?

    • Toolguy369

      All you need to do is go to the new local police department and transfer your permit. But do not carry your gun until doing so. You will need to basically start the hole process over again fingerprinting and FBI check all over again. Good luck

      • Jmp200553

        I’m not positive toolguy369, we all just want the right info, but Jcb2542 would neet to contact the sherriffs dept. in the county that he moves too.  They are the ones that issue them in (Missouri) and they should be able to help him.  Not acting like a know it all I just think that’s the correct procedure.  Good luck!

  • Raymond0609

    how about moving from TN to Co? Colorado recognizes the TN permit but I’m moving to Co for work. Do I have to start the entire process again? and can I keep my TN or will I have to surrender it as well?

    • Armed in Chicago

      Since you are no longer a resident of TN, you will need to apply to CO for a CO permit since you will be a resident of that state.

  • Paratrpr2307

    please help..i am moving to texas so can i transfer my ohio concealed carry license to texas without taking class

  • Kdoherty1000

    I just moved to Houston from Denver.  Colorado and Texas are reciprocal—Meaning when I was traveling to Texcas, my Colorado cencealed weapons permit allowed me to carry in Texas.  But now that I moved here, do I have to go get a Texas permit—Or is my Colorado permit still acceptable here?
    Thanks, Kevin.

    • Armed in Chicago

      you will need a texas permit since you no longer live in CO and CO does NOT issue non resident permits

  • Didaddyloco1

    ny gun laws suck ass they dont honor no one….

    • Armed in Chicago

      Dont feel bad I live in Illinois

    • Donald Duck

       Try living in this state, and see how they treat us…..criminals all.  NY treats us like we are the dumbest of the dumb.

  • MHILLIS

    In Texas, failure to present CHL (CCW) license, no longer results to suspense of license. as of last year- 2010. If a common person under Tx HB1815- right to carry in car (travel law) didn’t have to inform the police officer at a stop that they have a weapon in the vehicle, why should a CHL or CCW holder be punish. But as a rule- present both licenses- makes the traffic stop go smoother

  • Chris

    I am a retired police officer in Florida and also spent 5 years in the military. Do i still have to take the course to get my license or can i just pay the fee and apply?

    • Armed in Chicago

      First congrats on retirement. As a retired police officer you obtain what is called jokingly the “gold card” (can carry in ALL states) Apply to the department you retired from and you will shortly be covered federally and not need a CCW. 

      • Gobbledott

        As I understand it you do not have to apply to the department you retired from.  Just go to your local Sheriffs office.  You need to complete the forms, do the background, qualify and you will get the permit.  I’m retired as well from a Cal. police department.

    • Brothernblue

      Get on the internet and type in H.R. 218.  As a retired law enforcement officer, you are covered, or should be.  Take time to read it, print it and carry it in your wallet, along with your retirement credentials.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tina-Nelson/1071370880 Tina Nelson

    I was a resident of TX and got my ccw permit but moved to NC and am now a NC resident. My TX ccw permit is still active but I was told since I now have a NC license the number no longer matches my TX permit. I was told I could conceal carry at my own risk, veteran officers would let it suffice but newbies would hem me up. I was told I would have to take the ccw class all over again in NC and then reapply for the permit in NC. This doesn’t make sense to me since I already took the class in TX. I don’t understand considering they are recipricory states of each other….any help here would be appreciated. In the mean time NC allows open carry so I’m just going that route. I hate to have to take the class all over again, get my permit in NC and then go thru the whole process again in 2 years when we move. (military).

    • Djschnepp

      since you are now a NC Resident your TX permit is no longer valid.  also open care is allowed based on city ordinance.  check with your local police department on city.  Also your sheriff may allow a TX certificate.

    • ParsonsDJ

      Being retired military, I know what
      you are going through. My wife and I have had CCH permits for New York, Massachusetts,
      Washington and North Carolina. We were originally NY residents.  When we moved with the military (’74 – ’95) our NY CCH permits were not recognized by any of the other states we traveled to. This has changed somewhat now.  Because we are now residents of NC, we have NC permits. All but NC are now void and invalid. Some states will issue resident or non-resident permits now. Much dependson your legal residency.  Where are you registered to vote and where do you pay state taxes (if any)?   When you move under government orders, you normally have to re-apply for permits in whatever state you are stationed in.  Some states will recognize CCH permits from your last duty station provided you live on base.  If you live off base, the rules can change.  It is best to check with the Provost Marshal or the local Sherriffs department.
      Hope this helps.
      David Parsons
      NC CCH Instructor

  • Jkrajenka

    I live in wisconsin and have a permit . I also own a home in florida  can I get a permit in florida?

  • Gy Tucker

    i moved from arizona to michigan does is  my arizona ccw permit still valid in michigan or do i need to appluy for a michigan permit

  • Anonymous

    I travel at least every couple of weeks between West Virginia, where I currently work, to Alabama, where my primary residence is located.  I have been thinking of obtaining a concealed carry permit, especially given the multiple states (WV, KY, TN, GA, AL) I travel in and the various laws related to having your firearm(s) in your vehicle.  Any advice?  Reciprocity between Alabama and other states is limited and so is reciprocity with West Virginia.

  • Dav5959

    I’m moving to Florida from NY and have a NY ccw permit.What do I have to do when I get to Florida?

    Dave in NY