Can you carry a concealed carry permit across state lines?

A person can conceal carry across state lines if the state they are traveling to has entered into agreements to recognize the concealed carry permits reciprocity agreement. There are some states that will not recognize any concealed carry permits from another state and do not allow guns to be carried by non residents.

Is it legal to cross the state line with a gun?

There’s nothing about crossing the line that is legal or illegal, it’s the act of carrying in a state where it is illegal that is illegal. Theoretically, this means you can travel through New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, regardless of their draconian laws against unlicensed firearm possession.

Do you know if your concealed carry permit has reciprocity across states?

Before you drive across that state line, do you know if that state honors your state’s concealed carry permit? Unfortunately, there is no one concealed carry permit issued by one state that has reciprocity across all fifty plus the District of Columbia.

Can I get a concealed carry permit as a non-resident?

The fantastic piece of news is that many states have a “shall issue” to non-residents. If you’re interested in traveling to any of the below states, a “shall issue” means there is a clear path towards getting a concealed carry permit as a non-resident:

How to pack your guns and ammo when transporting across state lines?

How to pack your guns and ammo while transporting firearms across state lines 1 Keep your ammo and firearms separate 2 Ensure they are not accessible by the persons in the vehicle 3 Keep the safety on 4 Keep them unloaded More

Which states honor concealed carry permits from other states?

To say reciprocity varies widely from state to state is an extreme understatement. For example, only the states of Montana, Indiana and Alabama honor concealed carry permits from North Dakota without restrictions.