Can I Carry There?
Can I Carry in California?
Quick GlanceWhich carry permits California honors, and whether visitors can carry there with no permit.
NY license: not honored · NJ permit: not honored · Visitors need a permit California honors.
With a New York (NYPD) License
Not honored
Out-of-state CCW licenses/permits are not valid in California (CA DOJ FAQ, Pen. Code §§ 25400-25700). official source
With a New Jersey Permit (NJ Residents)
Not honored
California honors no other state's permit or license. official source
With No Permit (Visitors)
No
No permitless carry; concealed carry in public requires a California CCW license. official source
Resident Permits California Honors (0)
None. California honors no other state's permit.
California honors no other state's permit or license. official source
Vermont issues no carry permits at all.
A resident permit means a permit issued by the state you live in.
Non-Resident Permits in California
No. California does not honor any non-resident permit on our map.
Tap a permit to see why and the official source. Shown for a visitor who lives in New York; for another home state, use the coverage checker.
New York (NYPD) non-resident license (held by someone who lives outside New York)Not honored
Out-of-state CCW licenses/permits are not valid in California (CA DOJ FAQ, Pen. Code §§ 25400-25700). official source
Florida non-resident permitNot honored
Out-of-state CCW licenses/permits are not valid in California (CA DOJ FAQ, Pen. Code §§ 25400-25700). official source
Utah non-resident permitNot honored
Out-of-state CCW licenses/permits are not valid in California (CA DOJ FAQ, Pen. Code §§ 25400-25700). official source
Pennsylvania non-resident permitNot honored
Out-of-state CCW licenses/permits are not valid in California (CA DOJ FAQ, Pen. Code §§ 25400-25700). official source
Arizona non-resident permitNot honored
Out-of-state CCW licenses/permits are not valid in California (CA DOJ FAQ, Pen. Code §§ 25400-25700). official source
Texas non-resident permitNot honored
Out-of-state CCW licenses/permits are not valid in California (CA DOJ FAQ, Pen. Code §§ 25400-25700). official source
Virginia non-resident permitNot honored
Out-of-state CCW licenses/permits are not valid in California (CA DOJ FAQ, Pen. Code §§ 25400-25700). official source
Maryland non-resident permitNot honored
Out-of-state CCW licenses/permits are not valid in California (CA DOJ FAQ, Pen. Code §§ 25400-25700). official source
Connecticut non-resident permitNot honored
Out-of-state CCW licenses/permits are not valid in California (CA DOJ FAQ, Pen. Code §§ 25400-25700). official source
Washington DC non-resident permitNot honored
Out-of-state CCW licenses/permits are not valid in California (CA DOJ FAQ, Pen. Code §§ 25400-25700). official source
New Jersey non-resident permitNot honored
Out-of-state CCW licenses/permits are not valid in California (CA DOJ FAQ, Pen. Code §§ 25400-25700). official source
Know Before You Go
No carry at all on an out-of-state permit; 10-round magazine limit (cannot import/buy >10-rd mags, Pen. Code 32310); assault-weapon ban; transport through only unloaded and locked in a case/trunk (FOPA).
Can a visitor get a California permit? Yes. California issues non-resident permits.
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Questions People Ask
Can I carry in California with a New York license?
No. Out-of-state CCW licenses/permits are not valid in California (CA DOJ FAQ, Pen. Code §§ 25400-25700).
Can I carry in California with a New Jersey permit?
No. California honors no other state's permit or license.
Does California honor non-resident permits?
No. California does not honor any non-resident permit on our map.
Can visitors carry in California without a permit?
No. Visitors need a permit California honors. No permitless carry; concealed carry in public requires a California CCW license.
Can a non-resident get a California carry permit?
Yes. California issues non-resident permits.
Official Sources
Every answer on this page comes from the 2A613 reciprocity map, built from these official state pages and checked again every night.
Checked against official sources November 6, 2026. Laws change: always verify before you travel. A state where you can carry still has its own rules: places where carry is banned (schools, government buildings, airports, bars and more), magazine and ammunition limits, and duty-to-inform rules. Federal property is off limits. Inside New York City you need an NYPD license (a NY license from another county is not enough), and Washington DC honors no other state's permits. This is general information, not legal advice.
Disclaimer: All information on this page was gathered from official state websites and other public sources and is provided for general information only. It is not legal advice. Gun laws and reciprocity agreements change often and without notice, and 2a613.com cannot guarantee that this information is complete, accurate or current. 2a613.com, its owners and contributors are not responsible or liable for any mistakes, omissions or outdated information, or for any action taken based on this page. Before you carry in or travel through any state, confirm the current law directly with that state's Attorney General or State Police, and consult a licensed attorney when in doubt. You alone are responsible for knowing and following the laws wherever you are. Legal Disclaimer
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