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Concealed Carry Gun Laws by State

Jeremy Clough by Jeremy Clough
November 29, 2017
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ALABAMA
www.ago.alabama.gov/Page-Gun-Reprocity-Law%20
Statute: Code of Ala. § 13A-11-75
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Cost: Varies by jurisdiction and length of time for which permit is issued
Length: 1-5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No
Note: Law rewritten extensively, effective August 1, 2013. While Alabama used to only recognize those states that reciprocally recognize their permit, they now recognize any carry permit.
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ALASKA
www.dps.state.ak.us/Statewide/PermitsLicensing/ concealedhandguns.aspx
Statute: Alaska Statutes 18.65.700
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety, apply at State Trooper office
Cost: up to $99.00 initial/$30 renewal
Length: Up to 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No
Note: While a permit is available, none is required to carry concealed in Alaska
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ARIZONA
www.azdps.gov/Services/Concealed_Weapons
Statute: A.R.S. § 13-3102, 13-3112
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety, Concealed Weapons Permits Unit
Cost: $60 initial/$43 renewal
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes
Note: While a permit is available, none is required to carry a weapon in Arizona. Consult Arizona laws on where and how weapons may be carried.

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ARKANSAS
www.asp.arkansas.gov/services-and-programs/detail/concealed-handgun-licensing
Statute: A.C.A. § 5-73-309
Issuing Authority: Department of State Police
Cost: $100 plus other costs if under 65 years of age, $50 plus other costs if over 65. Renewals are $35 plus other costs, with no difference based on age.
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No
Note: On August 16, 2013, reciprocity statute was rewritten to recognize any valid permit from another state.
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CALIFORNIA
www.oag.ca.gov/firearms
Statute: Cal Pen Code § 26150, 26155
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff or Chief of Police
Cost: Varies
Length: 2 years max for civilian permit
Terms of Issuance: may issue
Reciprocity: Not provided for
Out of State Permits: Code appears to allow county sheriff to grant a permit to one not residing in their county if their primary place of business is there, but it is not clear.
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COLORADO
www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPS-CBIMain/CBON/1251622199820
Statute: C.R.S. 18-12-203
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Cost: No more than $100 initial, $50 renewal, plus other fees
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No
Note: Effective July 1, 2013, Colorado banned the acquisition of magazines that contain over 15 rounds. Unlike the nationwide ban in 1994, when magazines manufactured prior to the ban were still regularly sold after it went into effect, in Colorado, magazines manufactured before the ban appear to be “grandfathered in” only if you actually possessed them prior to the ban and maintained continuous possession of them since that time.

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CONNECTICUT
www.ct.gov/despp/cwp/view.asp?a=4213&q=494614&desppNav_GID=2080
Statute: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-28
Issuing Authority: Chief of Police, Warden, or First Selectman for temporary permit, Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection (State Police) for state permit and for non-residents
Cost: $140 initial plus other fees, $70 renewal.
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: May issue
Reciprocity: No
Out of State Permits: Yes, but statute appears to require that non-residents already be permitted by another jurisdiction.
Note: Must apply for a temporary (local) permit prior to eligibility for state permit. Out-of-state applicants should apply directly to Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection. On April 5, 2013, new restrictions took effect on certain firearms designated “assault weapons,” as well as magazines containing more than 10 rounds.
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DELAWARE
www.courts.delaware.gov/Superior/weapons.stm
Statute: 11 Del. C. § 1441
Issuing Authority: Prothonotary of Superior Court
Cost: $65 initial/renewal
Length: 2 years initial/3 upon renewal
Terms of Issuance: May issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Attorney General has authority to issue a short-term permit to non-resident under very limited circumstances
Note: Statute allows three-year initial permit/five-year renewal, but procedural rules only allow two- and three-year options, respectively.
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FLORIDA
www.freshfromflorida.com/#Concealed-Weapons
Statute: Fla. Stat. § 790.06
Issuing Authority: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Cost: $112 initial, $60 renewal ($102 if non-resident)
Length: 7 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes
Note: Reciprocity appears to apply only to those with permits issued by their state of residence.

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GEORGIA
dps.georgia.gov/georgias-firearm-permit-reciprocity
Statute: O.C.G.A. § 16-11-129
Issuing Authority: Judge of County Probate Court
Cost: $30 initial/renewal plus additional fees that vary by county, $1 for temporary renewal permit
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No
Note: Georgia passed a sweeping concealed carry reform bill that became law in April 2014. It primarily affected where permit holders could carry, which had long been a grey area in Georgia law, and allowed places like churches and bars to allow concealed carry if they chose. Bill citation is 2014 Ga. ALS 604.
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HAWAII
www.honolulupd.org/information/index.php?page=gunmain
Statute: HRS § 134-9
Issuing Authority: Chief of Police
Cost: $10
Length: 1 year
Terms of Issuance: May issue “in an exceptional case”
Reciprocity: No
Out of State Permits: Doubtful
Note: Permits appear to be limited to carrying in the counties in which they are issued. While out-of-state permits are not specifically provided for, the statute authorizes permits for certain foreign nationals.
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IDAHO
www.ag.idaho.gov/concealedWeapons/ concealedWeapons_index.html
Statute: Idaho Code § 18-3302, § 18-3302K (enhanced permit)
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Cost: $20 initial, $15 renewal plus additional fees.
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes
Note: Effective July 1, 2013, an “enhanced” permit became available, which is issued to residents or non-residents who already have a permit in their state of residence.

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ILLINOIS
ccl4illinois.com/ccw/public/home.aspx
Statute: 430 ILCS 66/10
Issuing Authority: Department of State Police
Cost: $150 for resident, $300 for non-resident
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: No
Out of State Permits: Yes
Note: Concealed carry passed in Illinois in July of 2013, with some minor changes to the law in December 2013. Non-residents who have permits from another state are not prohibited from transporting a concealed firearm within their vehicle in Illinois, but may not remove the gun from their vehicle and may not leave it unsecured if they get out.
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INDIANA
www.in.gov/isp/2828.htm
Statute: Indiana Code § 35-47-2-3
Issuing Authority: Superintendent of State Police through local chief law enforcement officer (Chief of Police/Sheriff)
Cost: $40-$125 (for unlimited license; qualified license is only for hunting and target shooting)
Length: 4 years or lifetime
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes
Note: Out-of-state permits appear to only be issued to those with a regular place of business in Indiana. Some minor elements of law changed effective July 1, 2014.
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IOWA
www.dps.state.ia.us/asd/weapon_permits.shtml
Statute: Iowa Code § 724.11
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff, Commissioner of Public Safety for out of state applicants.
Cost: $50 initial/$25 renewal
Length: 5 year non-professional, 1 year professional, duration of employment for some LE professional permits.
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes, but professional permit only
Note: Contact Commissioner of Public Safety for out-of-state and some professional permits.

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KANSAS
www.ag.ks.gov/public-safety/concealedcarry
Statute: K.S.A. § 75-7c05
Issuing Authority: Attorney General through County Sheriff
Cost: $132.50 initial/$25 renewal
Length: 4 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No
Note: Some minor changes took effect in 2013, including rules on concealed carry in certain government buildings.
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KENTUCKY
www.kentuckystatepolice.org/conceal.htm
Statute: KRS § 237.110
Issuing Authority: State Police through County Sheriff
Cost: $60 initial/$60 renewal
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Does not appear to be provided for
Note: A bill changing some elements of the statute became law in April 2014, including a provision that allowed those moving into the state with permits from their prior states of residence to carry for 120 days after becoming a Kentucky resident.
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LOUISIANA
www.lsp.org/handguns.html
Statute: La. R.S. 40:1379.3
Issuing Authority: Deputy Secretary of Department of Public Safety and Corrections
Cost: $25 per year initial/renewal, with possible additional fees for initial, including a one-time $50 for those who have not resided in the state for the 15 years prior to application. Annual cost reduced by half for those 65 and older. Lifetime license requires 20-year prepayment for under 65, 10 years for those over 65.
Length: 5 years or lifetime, with statutory provision for less than 5 years, and proof of training required every 5 years for lifetime.
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No
Note: Some elements of the law changed January 1, 2014. A provision reducing fees for service members and veterans went into effect July 4, 2014.

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MAINE
www.maine.gov/dps/msp/licenses/weapons_permits.html
Statute: 25 M.R.S. § 2003
Issuing Authority: Varies by area of residence (Mayor/ Municipal Authority or Chief of State Police)
Cost: $35 initial/$20 renewal ($60 initial/renewal for non-residents)
Length: 4 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes
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MARYLAND
www.mdsp.org/Organization/SupportServicesBureau/LicensingDivision/MainLicensingPage/LicensingandRegistration/Firearms/WearandCarryPermit.aspx
Statute: Md. Public Safety Code Ann. § 5-306
Issuing Authority: Secretary of State Police
Cost: $75 initial/$50 renewal, plus other fees
Length: 2 years initial/3 years renewal
Terms of Issuance: Statute reads “shall issue,” but requires a “good and substantial” reason
Reciprocity: None provided for
Out of State Permits: Appears to be provided for
Note: Certain training requirements for new permits and renewals took effect in October 2013.
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MASSACHUSETTS
www.mass.gov/eopss/firearms-reg-and-laws
Statute: ALM GL ch. 140, § 131
Issuing Authority: Local Licensing Authority or Colonel of State Police
Cost: $100
Length: 5-6 years
Terms of Issuance: May issue
Reciprocity: No
Out of State Permits: Yes

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MICHIGAN
www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-1591_3503_4654-10953–,00.html
Statute: MCLS § 28.422
Issuing Authority: County Concealed Weapon Licensing Board
Cost: $105 initial and renewal
Length: 4-5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No
Note: Reciprocity does not appear to be extended to non-resident permits.
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MINNESOTA
www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=624.714
Statute: Minn. Stat. § 624.714
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Cost: $100 or less initial/$75 or less renewal
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes
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MISSISSIPPI
www.dps.state.ms.us/firearms/firearms-permit-unit
Statute: Miss. Code Ann. § 45-9-101
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety
Cost: $138 initial/$82 renewal (renewal fee is $25 for residents over 65, with possibility of other fees)
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes (statute allows residency requirement to be waived; DPS website, however, says they do not issue non-resident permits)
Note: Effective July 1, 2014, disabled veterans are exempt from application and renewal fees.

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MISSOURI
www.ago.mo.gov/Concealed-Weapons
Statute: § 571.101 R.S.Mo.
Issuing Authority: County or City Sheriff (or designee)
Cost: $100 or less initial/$50 or less renewal
Length: 3 years if issued prior to August 28, 2013, 5 years if later.
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No
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MONTANA
www.doj.mt.gov/enforcement/concealed-weapons
Statute: Mont. Code Anno., § 45-8-321
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Cost: $50 initial/$25 renewal
Length: 4 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No
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NEBRASKA
www.statepatrol.nebraska.gov/ConcealedCarry.aspx
Statute: R.R.S. Neb. § 69-2433
Issuing Authority: State Patrol
Cost: $100 initial/$50 renewal
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No

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NEVADA
www.lvmpd.com/Permits/ConcealedFirearms.aspx www.nvrepository.state.nv.us/ccw_changes.shtml
Statute: Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.3657
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Cost: $60.00 initial/$25.00 renewal, plus additional fees.
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/ssb/permitslicensing/plupr.html
Statute: RSA 159:6
Issuing Authority: Local policing agency for residents, State Police for non-residents
Cost: $10 resident/$100 non-resident
Length: Not less than 4 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes
Note: Reciprocity not extended to permits issued by a state in which the permit holder does not reside.
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NEW JERSEY
www.state.nj.us/njsp/about/fire_ag2.html
Statute: N.J. Stat. § 2C:58-4, N.J.A.C. 13:54-2.1
Issuing Authority: Apply to Chief Police Officer/Superintendent of State Police, but issued by Superior Court
Cost: $20
Length: 2 years
Terms of Issuance: May issue
Reciprocity: No
Out of State Permits: Yes
Note: While the statute says that Superior Court “shall” issue a permit, it says it will do so “only if…satisfied that the applicant…has a justifiable need to carry.”

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NEW MEXICO
www.dps.state.nm.us/index.php/nm-concealed-carry
Statute: N.M. Stat. Ann. § 29-19-4
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety
Cost: Not more than $100, plus fingerprint fee initial/$75 renewal
Length: 4 years, with refresher course required at 2 years.
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No
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NEW YORK
www.troopers.ny.gov/Firearms
Statute: NY CLS Penal § 400.00
Issuing Authority: Varies
Cost: Varies by geographic location
Length: Varies by geographic location, but all permits must be recertified to the division of State Police every 5 years.
Terms of Issuance: May issue
Reciprocity: Statute does not appear to provide for it
Out of State Permits: Unclear, but appears so
Note: Some changes to the concealed carry law were made in 2013, including provisions keeping certain records from public disclosure. In January 2013, as a reaction to the murders at Sandy Hook Elementary School, New York quickly passed an extensive gun control law that includes a ban on magazines holding more than seven rounds, a poorly-thought-out measure that effectively criminalized even law enforcement officers who possessed such magazines. Since that time, portions of the statute have been suspended. The state of the law, however, is very fluid, and if you plan on passing through any part of New York, it would be wise to contact an attorney for legal advice.
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NORTH CAROLINA
www.ncdoj.gov/about-doj/law-enforcement-training-and-standards/law-enforcement-liason/concealed-weapon-reciprocity.aspx
Statute: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-415.12
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Cost: $80 initial, plus up to $10 for fingerprints / $75 renewal
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No

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NORTH DAKOTA
www.ag.nd.gov/BCI/CW/CW.htm
Statute: N.D. Cent. Code, § 62.1-04-03
Issuing Authority: Bureau of Criminal Investigation/Attorney General
Cost: $60 initial, plus fingerprints and $50 testing fee /$60 renewal, plus additional testing fees for Class 1 license.
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes
Note: Several changes went into effect on August 1, 2013, including, per the Attorney General’s office, that all North Dakota licenses issued to residents of non-reciprocal states are now invalid.
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OHIO
www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/ConcealedCarry.aspx/?from=nav
Statute: ORC Ann. 2923.125
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Cost: $67 initial, plus other possible fees/$50 renewal, plus other possible fees
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No
Note: Certain minor changes to the law, which appear to relate to mental health issues, were made in June 2014.
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OKLAHOMA
www.ok.gov/osbi/Concealed_Weapons_Licensing
Statute: 21 Okl. St. § 1290.12
Issuing Authority: State Bureau of Investigation
Cost: $100 initial for 5 years/$85 renewal, plus no more than $25 for fingerprints; $200 initial for 10 years/$170 renewal
Length: 5 years or 10 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No
Note: Temporary permits are available for those who have been given a domestic abuse protective order. The law was updated in 2014 to allow payment of application fees via electronic funds transfer, along with minor changes to the renewal rules.

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OREGON
www.licenseinfo.oregon.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=license_seng&link_item_id=14705
Statute: ORS § 166.291
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Cost: $65 for initial/$50 renewal
Length: 4 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: No
Out of State Permits: Yes
Note: Some minor elements of the law will change January 2, 2016. In March 2014, some changes were approved that affect eligibility for those with prior marijuana arrests.
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PENNSYLVANIA
www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=4451&&PageID=462424&level=2&css=L2&mode=2
Statute: 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff/Chief of Police
Cost: $20 (statute has an additional $5 fee that was set to expire in 2010)
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes (must have permit in state of residence, if available)
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RHODE ISLAND
www.riag.ri.gov/documents/bci/pistols.pdf
Statute: R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-11, 18
Issuing Authority: Attorney General, or local authorities including board of police commissioners/chief or superintendent of police, town clerk, etc.
Cost: $40
Length: 4 years
Terms of Issuance: May issue
Reciprocity: No (limited reciprocity extended to those passing through the state without delay, and appears to only apply to firearms in the vehicle)
Out of State Permits: Yes
Note: While the Attorney General may issue a permit based on a “proper showing of need” under 11-47-18, 11-47-11 provides that local licensing authorities shall issue a permit to a qualified applicant with a “good” or “proper reason.”

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SOUTH CAROLINA
www.sled.sc.gov/cwp.aspx?MenuID=CWP
Statute: S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-215
Issuing Authority: South Carolina Law Enforcement Division
Cost: $50 initial plus up to $5 for fingerprints, or renewal
Length: 4 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Only if applicant owns real property in South Carolina.
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SOUTH DAKOTA
www.sdsos.gov/services-for-individuals/concealed-pistol-permits/default.aspx
Statute: S.D. Codified Laws § 23-7-7
Issuing Authority: Secretary of State through County Sheriff
Cost: $10
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No
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TENNESSEE
www.tn.gov/safety/handgunmain.shtml
Statute: Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1351
Issuing Authority: Tennessee Department of Safety/Highway Patrol
Cost: $115 initial plus $5 or less for fingerprints/$50 renewal
Length: 4 years; changing to 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes Out of State Permits: Yes
Note: Out-of-state permits appear to only be provided to those who are regularly employed in the state. Pursuant to a change in the law approved in May 2014, the length of the permit will change to five years, and other changes in the length of the permit are authorized so that permit and driver’s license renewal will coincide in the same year. It has until 2016 to be fully implemented.

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TEXAS https://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/chl/
Statute: Tex. Gov’t Code § 411.172
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety
Cost: $140 initial/$70 renewal, with some possible discounts
Length: 4 years initial, 5 for renewal
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes
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UTAH
www.publicsafety.utah.gov/bci/concealedfirearms.html
Statute: Utah Code Ann. § 53-5-704
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Identification
Cost: $41 initial ($51 for out of state)/$15 renewal (all)
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes
Note: Effective July 1, 2014, the application fee for residents dropped from $46 to $41.
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VERMONT
www.atg.state.vt.us/issues/gun-laws.php
Statute: 13 V.S.A. § 4003
Issuing Authority: No permit required
Cost: N/A
Length: N/A
Terms of Issuance: N/A
Reciprocity: N/A
Out of State Permits: N/A
Note: No permit required for concealed carry.

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VIRGINIA
www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms.shtm
Statute: Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.02
Issuing Authority: Circuit Court
Cost: $50 or less, $100 for out of state
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes (apply to State Police)
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WASHINGTON
www.atg.wa.gov/ConcealedWeapons.aspx
Statute: Rev. Code Wash. (ARCW) § 9.41.070
Issuing Authority: Chief of Police/Sheriff
Cost: $36 initial with additional fees/$32 renewal
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: Yes
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WEST VIRGINIA
www.wvago.gov/gunrecep.cfm
Statute: W. Va. Code § 61-7-4
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Cost: $75 plus $25 in fees
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes Out of State Permits: No

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WISCONSIN
www.doj.state.wi.us/dles/cib/conceal-carry/concealed-carry
Statute: Wis. Stat. § 175.60
Issuing Authority: Department of Justice
Cost: Initial less than $37 plus cost of background check (currently $40 total)/renewal less than $12 plus cost of background check (currently $22 total).
Length: 5 years
Terms of Issuance: Shall issue
Reciprocity: Yes
Out of State Permits: No
Note: Certain minor changes to the statute became effective in March and April of 2014.
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Though one is available, no permit is required to carry concealed in Wyoming as long as eligibility requirements are met.

Scroll through the gallery above to learn about the concealed carry gun laws in your state!

Recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the recognition of the right of concealed carry, with it now being legal in all 50 states. However, the laws that govern it vary dramatically from state to state. What follows is a general overview of each state’s laws on issuing permits, as well as whether or not they issue out-of-state permits to non-residents, and if they recognize permits from other states. While “reciprocity” is a term of art, I’ve used it here in the more general sense of whether or not they will recognize another state’s permit. Just because they recognize some other permits, however, doesn’t mean they recognize one from your state, so you’ll need to check that, as well as any other limitations—such as ammunition or magazine capacity laws as well as the law of self-defense for that state—that could affect you while you’re there. Included are links to official sources in each state, as well as the citation for their CCW statute, to serve as starting points for the additional research you should do to make sure you obey the law.

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What follows is not legal advice. For that, you must contact an attorney licensed in that state who specializes in this area of law. The goal isn’t to answer all the questions you may have, but to tell you where to look for the answers you need.

Be aware, though, that laws change frequently and often become effective at unpredictable times. Many states have changed their CCW laws in the past year (you’ll see notes on some of these changes and when they will become effective), and there’s no guarantee that they won’t change again by the time this gets to press and into your hands. Further complicating things, available information even from state agencies may be conflicting. While the information in this article came from state government sources (including directly from the most recently published statutes), do not rely on this or any other unofficial source. While this information was accurate at the time of its compilation prior to publication, please verify all information prior to traveling. If you have any doubt at all about carrying, don’t do it. Others may give bolder advice, but remember it’s your freedom they’re risking, not theirs: They won’t be paying your legal bills—which will be substantial, even if you win—or doing your jail time if you break the law.

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Choosing to carry a concealed weapon is a significant amount of responsibility. If you are going to take responsibility for protecting yourself, an important part of that is the responsibility to know and obey the law when you do it. Self-defense, at its core, is about maintaining the status quo of your life, without allowing anyone else to degrade it. If you break the law, you may not lose your life, but you very well may lose your freedom, including your right to ever own a firearm again. Be armed with not only your firearm, but also the knowledge of how to use it properly and legally.

 

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