This is not legal advice.Concealed-carry reciprocity changes frequently and carries serious legal consequences. Verify current law with the destination state's official source before you carry.
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Which Permits Does District of Columbia Honor?
District of Columbia does not currently honor any other state's concealed-carry permit. See the full list below for resident-only or permit-class qualifiers.
Out-of-state permits District of Columbia honors
District of Columbia does not honor any other state's concealed-carry permit. A District of Columbia CCL is required to carry in District of Columbia.
Last verified 2026-07-10 against Metropolitan Police Department — Concealed Carry License.
Where is a District of Columbia permit honored elsewhere? →
District of Columbia reciprocity FAQ
- Which permits does District of Columbia honor?
- District of Columbia does not honor any other state's concealed-carry permit — a District of Columbia CCL (or permitless carry, if eligible) is required to carry in District of Columbia.
- Does District of Columbia honor resident-only or restricted out-of-state permits?
- No — every out-of-state permit District of Columbia honors is recognized without a residency restriction (see the list below for any permit-class restrictions).