CCW Reciprocity Maps

Get Your CCW Reciprocity Map


  1. Find your state on the map.
  2. Click on the state.
  3. The states reciprocity map will be displayed.

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Map Key

  • Constitutional Carry (No permit required)
  • Constitutional Carry (limited)
  • Shall Issue
  • May Issue

States With Limited Constitutional Carry

  • North Dakota - Residents only
  • Wyoming - Residents only
  • Illinois - Unloaded and fully enclosed weapon
  • Montana - Outside city limits
  • New Mexico - unloaded weapon, loaded magazine
  • Washington - Outdoor recreational activities

Concealed Carry History

Concealed Carry History


If you carry a firearm then you have far more freedom today than at any other time in the history of the United States.

The maps below will illustrate just how far gun laws have progressed over the last few decades. Compare the 1986 map to the 2017 map and I guarantee you will be surprised.

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Right To Carry

Right To Carry

(1986 - 2018)

  • 1986

    united states gun law map 1986
  • 1987, 1988

    united states gun law map 1988
  • 1989

    united states gun law map 1989
  • 1990

    united states gun law map 2017
  • 1991, 1992, 1993

    united states gun law map 1993
  • 1994

    united states gun law map 1994
  • 1995

    united states gun law map 1995
  • 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

    US firearm reciprocity map for 2000
  • 2001, 2002

    united states gun law map 2002
  • 2003

    united states gun law map 2003
  • 2004, 2005

    united states gun law map 2005
  • 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

    united states gun law map 2009
  • 2010

    united states gun law map 2010
  • 2011, 2012

    united states gun law map 2012
  • 2013, 2014

    united states gun law map 2014
  • 2015

    US firearm reciprocity map for 2015
  • 2016

    right to carry map 2016
  • 2017

    US firearm reciprocity map for 2017

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Travel Tips For Concealed Carry

Travel Tips For Concealed Carry


If you travel while armed to other states then ignoring the other states gun laws can result in serious trouble or even imprisonment.

To help you avoid that we have put together this quick guide on what rules you need to follow.

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Transporting firearms through New York can be a risky business. People have been arrested at airports in New York just for declaring they had a firearm.

CCW Travel Overview

Most of us will need to travel interstate at some stage on business or holiday. If you have become used to carrying a concealed firearm then you will probably want to take it with you. If that is the case then to make your trip go as smoothly as possible without any unforeseen problems you will need to do some research on your destination states reciprocity gun laws.

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Interstate travel tips

TSA guide to taking handguns on Airlines.

How To Use The Federal Firearms Owners Protection Act.

  • Must be in transit

    You must be traveling to a destination where your permit is legal.

  • Firearm is unloaded

    All ammunition must be removed from the firearm.

  • Firearm is in locked container

    Firearm must be placed in a gun safe or locked container.

  • Firearm is in trunk of vehicle

    Locked container must be placed in part of vehicle not readily accessible. Not the console or glove box.

  • Do not stop

    Ideally you should not stop but you are permitted to stop at rest areas and service stations.

CCW Permit Issue Policies

CCW Permit Issue Policies


If you are not sure what a states issue policy means this overview should explain everything you need to know.

There are now only three issue policies that are used by US states with the No Issue policy being banned as unconstitutional by the Federal Courts.

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  • Unrestricted Policy

    A permit/license is not required to carry a concealed handgun.

  • Shall Issue Policy

    The applicant only has to meet certain requirements set by law to obtain a permit.

  • May Issue Policy

    The issue of a permit is left to the discretion of the Sheriff or Police.

  • No Issue Policy

    Does not allow any private citizen to carry a concealed handgun in public.

Policies Description

Federal Law & CCW Reciprocity

Federal Law & CCW Reciprocity


The Federal Government has enacted laws to protect persons traveling interstate with a firearm.

Here is a brief introduction to those laws with links to the full law if you want to read the entire Act.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Reciprocity

Frequently Asked Questions on Reciprocity


If you have a question on reciprocity please read the list of frequently asked questions below.

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Updates & Data Sources