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.
← Where a Washington permit is honored
Which Permits Does Washington Honor?
Washington honors concealed-carry permits from 10 other states, per Washington's own official reciprocity source. See the full list below for resident-only or permit-class qualifiers.
Out-of-state permits Washington honors
- Washington honors Idaho concealed-carry permits (resident permits only; enhanced class only).
- Washington honors Louisiana concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Washington honors Michigan concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Washington honors North Carolina concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Washington honors Ohio concealed-carry permits (resident permits only).
- Washington honors Utah concealed-carry permits (resident permits only; regular class only).
- Washington honors Kansas concealed-carry permits (resident permits only; standard class only).
- Washington honors Montana concealed-carry permits (resident permits only; enhanced class only).
- Washington honors North Dakota concealed-carry permits (resident permits only; class-1 class only).
- Washington honors South Dakota concealed-carry permits (resident permits only; enhanced, gold class only).
| Permit state | Honored? | Qualifiers | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | Yes | resident permits only; enhanced class only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Louisiana | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Michigan | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| North Carolina | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Ohio | Yes | resident permits only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Utah | Yes | resident permits only; regular class only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Kansas | Yes | resident permits only; standard class only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| Montana | Yes | resident permits only; enhanced class only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| North Dakota | Yes | resident permits only; class-1 class only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
| South Dakota | Yes | resident permits only; enhanced, gold class only | statutory | official (2026-07-10) |
Last verified 2026-07-10 against Washington Attorney General — Concealed Pistol License Reciprocity.
Where is a Washington permit honored elsewhere? →
Washington reciprocity FAQ
- Which permits does Washington honor?
- Washington honors concealed-carry permits from 10 other states, per Washington's own official reciprocity source. See the full list below for qualifiers.
- Does Washington honor resident-only or restricted out-of-state permits?
- Yes — some states' permits are honored by Washington for residents of that state only. See the qualifiers column in the list below for exactly which states are restricted.