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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 stateHonored?QualifiersBasisSource
IdahoYesresident permits only; enhanced class onlystatutoryofficial (2026-07-10)
LouisianaYesresident permits onlystatutoryofficial (2026-07-10)
MichiganYesresident permits onlystatutoryofficial (2026-07-10)
North CarolinaYesresident permits onlystatutoryofficial (2026-07-10)
OhioYesresident permits onlystatutoryofficial (2026-07-10)
UtahYesresident permits only; regular class onlystatutoryofficial (2026-07-10)
KansasYesresident permits only; standard class onlystatutoryofficial (2026-07-10)
MontanaYesresident permits only; enhanced class onlystatutoryofficial (2026-07-10)
North DakotaYesresident permits only; class-1 class onlystatutoryofficial (2026-07-10)
South DakotaYesresident permits only; enhanced, gold class onlystatutoryofficial (2026-07-10)

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.