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 Massachusetts Honor?
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts honors
Massachusetts does not honor any other state's concealed-carry permit. A Massachusetts LTC is required to carry in Massachusetts.
Last verified 2026-07-10 against Massachusetts — Firearms License FAQs.
Where is a Massachusetts permit honored elsewhere? →
Massachusetts reciprocity FAQ
- Which permits does Massachusetts honor?
- Massachusetts does not honor any other state's concealed-carry permit — a Massachusetts LTC (or permitless carry, if eligible) is required to carry in Massachusetts.
- Does Massachusetts honor resident-only or restricted out-of-state permits?
- No — every out-of-state permit Massachusetts honors is recognized without a residency restriction (see the list below for any permit-class restrictions).