States' Right-To-Carry Reciprocity and Recognition




NOTE TO READERS: Right To Carry reciprocity and recognition between the various states is subject to frequent change through legislative action and regulatory interpretation.  This information is the best available at the time of publication. This summary is not intended as legal advice or restatement of law.



Alabama
RTC Law Type: Reasonable May Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $20
Term of Permit: 1 year


Alaska
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: State Trooper
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: No permit required to carry concealed in Alaska. (Permits can be obtained by residents who wish to carry in other states.)
Cost of Permit: $99 plus other fees
Term of Permit: 5 years


Arizona
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Department of Public Safety
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana. Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado ,Connecticut, Deleware, Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $65
Term of Permit: 4 years


Arkansas
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: State Police
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Arizona, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah
Cost of Permit: $144
Term of Permit: 4 years


California
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: varies
Term of Permit: 2 years maximum


Colorado
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: City Chief of Police/County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: No more than $100
Term of Permit: 5 years


Connecticut
RTC Law Type: Reasonable May Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety, Special Licenses & Firearms Unit
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Department of Public Safety, Special Licenses & Firearms Unit
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: $94
Term of Permit: 5 years


Delaware
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: Prothonotary of Superior Court
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah
Cost of Permit: $34.50 plus other fees
Term of Permit: Initially 2 years, renewal for 3 years.


Florida
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: Residents: $117
Term of Permit: 5 years


Georgia
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Probate Judge
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $39-$47
Term of Permit: 5 years


Hawaii
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: Chief of Police
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: varies
Term of Permit: varies


Idaho
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Any County Sheriff's Department
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits
Cost of Permit: $56
Term of Permit: 4 years


Illinois
RTC Law Type: Non Issue
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: none
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: n/a
Term of Permit: n/a


Indiana
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: State Police through Chief Law Enforcement Officer of Municipality
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits recognized for non-Indiana residents.
Cost of Permit: $30
Term of Permit: 4 years


Iowa
RTC Law Type: Reasonable May Issue
Issuing Authority: Sheriff for residents, Commissioner of Public Safety for non residents
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Commissioner of Public Safety
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: $10 for permit
Term of Permit: 1 year


Kansas
RTC Law Type: Non Issue
Issuing Authority: n/a
Contact agency for out-of-state: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: n/a
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: n/a
Term of Permit: n/a


Kentucky
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: State Police
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits recognized.
Cost of Permit: $60
Term of Permit: 5 years


Louisiana
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety & Corrections.
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $50 for 2 year permit, $100 for 4 year permit.
Term of Permit: 2 years or 4 years


Maine
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Dept of Public Safety, Maine State Police, Licensing Division
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Chief of State Police
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: Residents: new $35. renewal $20. Non residents: new & renewal $60.
Term of Permit: 4 years


Maryland
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: Superintendent of State Police
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Superintendent of State Police
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: New $117 Renewal $74
Term of Permit: 2 years


Massachusetts
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of State Police, Firearms Record Bureau
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits are technically available for non-residents, but are rarely granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: Residents and Non-Residents: $100
Term of Permit: Residents: 4 years. Non residents: 1 year


Michigan
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Gun Board/Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits recognized, as long as permit holder is resident of issuing state.
Cost of Permit: $105 New and renewal.
Term of Permit: 5 years


Minnesota
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Chief of Police/County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Any Minnesota County Sheriff
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Utah, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: Not to exceed $100.
Term of Permit: 5 years


Mississippi
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: New: $100. Renewal: $50
Term of Permit: 4 years


Missouri
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits are recognized.
Cost of Permit: $100
Term of Permit: 3 years


Montana
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: New: $50. Renewal: $25.
Term of Permit: 4 years


Nebraska
RTC Law Type: Non-Issue
Issuing Authority: Permits not available
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: none
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: n/a
Term of Permit: n/a


Nevada
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: In person with any County Sheriff
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: $105
Term of Permit: 5 years; 3 years non-resident


New Hampshire
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Selectman/Mayor or Chief of Police
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Director of State Police
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: Residents: $10. Non Residents: $20
Term of Permit: 4 years


New Jersey
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: Chief of Police/Superintendent of State Police
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits are technically available for non-residents, but are rarely granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: $20
Term of Permit: 2 years


New Mexico
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted.
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas,
Utah, Vermont, Virginia
This state recognizes permits from the following states: A new law allows the New Mexico Department of Public Safety to enter into reciprocal agreements with other states. The law went into effect June 17, 2005.
Cost of Permit: $100 for initial permit plus fingerprint fee. $50 for renewal.
Term of Permit: 4 years


New York
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: Varies by county
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: Varies by county
Term of Permit: Varies by county, 2 years to lifetime


North Carolina
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $85 permit fee
Term of Permit: 5 years


North Dakota
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Chief of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Chief of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $25
Term of Permit: 3 years


Ohio
RTC Law Type: Shall issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $45 new and renewal
Term of Permit: 4 years


Oklahoma
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: State Bureau of Investigation
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida. Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits recognized.
Cost of Permit: New $100, Renewal $85.
Term of Permit: 5 years


Oregon
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Discretionary to residents of contiguous states only
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: New: $65. Renewal $50
Term of Permit: 4 years


Pennsylvania
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff or Chief of Police
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Any Sheriff's Department
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Texas, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $19
Term of Permit: 5 years


Rhode Island
RTC Law Type: Restrictive May Issue
Issuing Authority: Attorney General
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Attorney General by mail only. Permits are technically available for non-residents, but are rarely granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: $40
Term of Permit: 4 years


South Carolina
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: S.C. Law Enforcement Division
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $50
Term of Permit: 4 years


South Dakota
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Chief of Police/County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Misissippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits recognized.
Cost of Permit: $10
Term of Permit: 4 years


Tennessee
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety, Handgun Carry Permit Office
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Department of Public Safety, Handgun Carry Permit Office
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits recognized.
Cost of Permit: New: $115; Renewal: $50
Term of Permit: 4 years


Texas (as of July, 2004)
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Department of Public Safety
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: $140, $70 renewals
Term of Permit: 4 years


Utah
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Department of Public Safety
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming
This state recognizes permits from the following states: All state permits recognized.
Cost of Permit: $59
Term of Permit: 5 years


Vermont
RTC Law Type: Permits Not Required
Issuing Authority: Permits Not Required
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits Not Required
These states recognize your permit: none
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Permits Not Required
Cost of Permit: n/a
Term of Permit: n/a


Virginia
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: State Circuit Court of residence
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted.
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, Vermont
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming
Cost of Permit: no more than $50
Term of Permit: 5 years


Washington
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Chief of Police/Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma
Cost of Permit: $60
Term of Permit: 5 years


West Virginia
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: County Sheriff
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted.
These states recognize your permit: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Kentucky, Virginia
Cost of Permit: $90
Term of Permit: 5 years


Wisconsin
RTC Law Type: Non-issue
Issuing Authority: N/A
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted.
These states recognize your permit: none
This state recognizes permits from the following states: none
Cost of Permit: n/a
Term of Permit: n/a


Wyoming
RTC Law Type: Shall Issue
Issuing Authority: Attorney General
Contact agency for out-of-state resident permits: Permits not granted.
These states recognize your permit: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia
This state recognizes permits from the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah
Cost of Permit: $74; renewal $50
Term of Permit: 5 years


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