Can I Carry There?
Can I Carry in Colorado?
Quick GlanceWhich carry permits Colorado honors, and whether visitors can carry there with no permit.
NY license: not honored · NJ permit: not honored · Visitors need a permit Colorado honors.
With a New York (NYPD) License
Not honored
Colorado recognizes another state's permit only if that state honors Colorado; CBI lists New York among states with no reciprocity. official source
With a New Jersey Permit (NJ Residents)
Not honored
Colorado does not honor the New Jersey resident permit (New Jersey is not on Colorado's list). Conditions: You must live in the state that issued the permit, carry that state's driver's license or ID, and be 21+. official source
With No Permit (Visitors)
No
Colorado requires a permit for concealed carry (C.R.S. 18-12-213 recognition only for residents of reciprocal states). official source
Resident Permits Colorado Honors (34)
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Conditions: You must live in the state that issued the permit, carry that state's driver's license or ID, and be 21+.
Vermont issues no carry permits at all.
A resident permit means a permit issued by the state you live in.
Non-Resident Permits in Colorado
No. Colorado honors only permits issued by the holder's home state, so a non-resident permit does not count there.
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
Colorado recognizes another state's permit only if that state honors Colorado; CBI lists New York among states with no reciprocity. official source
Florida non-resident permitNot honored
Florida is a reciprocal state, but Colorado honors only permits held by RESIDENTS of the issuing state (matching driver's license required), so a Florida non-resident permit held by a New Yorker is not valid. official source
Utah non-resident permitNot honored
Utah is a reciprocal state, but Colorado honors only permits held by RESIDENTS of the issuing state (matching driver's license required), so a Utah non-resident permit held by a New Yorker is not valid. official source
Pennsylvania non-resident permitNot honored
Pennsylvania is a reciprocal state, but Colorado honors only permits held by RESIDENTS of the issuing state (matching driver's license required), so a Pennsylvania non-resident permit held by a New Yorker is not valid. official source
Arizona non-resident permitNot honored
Arizona is a reciprocal state, but Colorado honors only permits held by RESIDENTS of the issuing state (matching driver's license required), so a Arizona non-resident permit held by a New Yorker is not valid. official source
Texas non-resident permitNot honored
Texas is a reciprocal state, but Colorado honors only permits held by RESIDENTS of the issuing state (matching driver's license required), so a Texas non-resident permit held by a New Yorker is not valid. official source
Virginia non-resident permitNot honored
Virginia is a reciprocal state, but Colorado honors only permits held by RESIDENTS of the issuing state (matching driver's license required), so a Virginia non-resident permit held by a New Yorker is not valid. official source
Maryland non-resident permitNot honored
CBI lists Maryland with no reciprocity, and Colorado never honors a permit issued to a non-resident of the issuing state (C.R.S. 18-12-213). official source
Connecticut non-resident permitNot honored
CBI lists Connecticut with no reciprocity, and Colorado never honors a permit issued to a non-resident of the issuing state (C.R.S. 18-12-213). official source
Washington DC non-resident permitNot honored
CBI lists District of Columbia with no reciprocity, and Colorado never honors a permit issued to a non-resident of the issuing state (C.R.S. 18-12-213). official source
New Jersey non-resident permitNot honored
CBI lists New Jersey with no reciprocity, and Colorado never honors a permit issued to a non-resident of the issuing state (C.R.S. 18-12-213). official source
Know Before You Go
15-round magazine limit (statewide); Denver and some localities restrict open carry; 2024-25 sensitive-places laws; a New Yorker has no way to carry concealed on foot.
Can a visitor get a Colorado permit? No. Colorado issues permits only to its own residents.
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Questions People Ask
Can I carry in Colorado with a New York license?
No. Colorado recognizes another state's permit only if that state honors Colorado; CBI lists New York among states with no reciprocity.
Can I carry in Colorado with a New Jersey permit?
No. Colorado does not honor the New Jersey resident permit (New Jersey is not on Colorado's list). Conditions: You must live in the state that issued the permit, carry that state's driver's license or ID, and be 21+.
Does Colorado honor non-resident permits?
No. Colorado honors only permits issued by the holder's home state, so a non-resident permit does not count there.
Can visitors carry in Colorado without a permit?
No. Visitors need a permit Colorado honors. Colorado requires a permit for concealed carry (C.R.S. 18-12-213 recognition only for residents of reciprocal states).
Can a non-resident get a Colorado carry permit?
No. Colorado issues permits only to its own residents.
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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