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Which Permits Does Illinois Honor?
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Illinois 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 Illinois honors
Illinois does not honor any other state's concealed-carry permit. A Illinois CCL is required to carry in Illinois.
Last verified 2026-07-10 against Illinois State Police — Concealed Carry License.
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Illinois reciprocity FAQ
- Which permits does Illinois honor?
- Illinois does not honor any other state's concealed-carry permit — an Illinois CCL (or permitless carry, if eligible) is required to carry in Illinois.
- Does Illinois honor resident-only or restricted out-of-state permits?
- No — every out-of-state permit Illinois honors is recognized without a residency restriction (see the list below for any permit-class restrictions).