Can I Carry There?
Can I Carry in Illinois?
Quick GlanceWhich carry permits Illinois honors, and whether visitors can carry there with no permit.
NY license: not honored · NJ permit: not honored · Visitors need a permit Illinois honors.
With a New York (NYPD) License
Not honored
Illinois honors no other state's permit for carry on foot; but a non-resident who holds a carry license from their home state (a NY resident with an NY license qualifies) may carry a concealed handgun that stays inside their vehicle (430 ILCS 66/40(e)); locked up if the vehicle is left unattended. official source
With a New Jersey Permit (NJ Residents)
Not honored
Illinois honors no other state's permit or license. Exception: a visitor licensed by their own home state may keep a loaded concealed handgun inside their vehicle (430 ILCS 66/40(e)); not on foot. official source
With No Permit (Visitors)
No
No permitless carry. An Illinois Concealed Carry License is required; non-resident licenses are available only to residents of states ISP lists as substantially similar (currently Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, Texas, Virginia) — not New York. official source
Resident Permits Illinois Honors (0)
None. Illinois honors no other state's permit.
Illinois honors no other state's permit or license. Exception: a visitor licensed by their own home state may keep a loaded concealed handgun inside their vehicle (430 ILCS 66/40(e)); not on foot. 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 Illinois
No. Illinois 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
Illinois honors no other state's permit for carry on foot; but a non-resident who holds a carry license from their home state (a NY resident with an NY license qualifies) may carry a concealed handgun that stays inside their vehicle (430 ILCS 66/40(e)); locked up if the vehicle is left unattended. official source
Florida non-resident permitNot honored
Illinois honors no other state's permit; the only exception (430 ILCS 66/40(e)) lets a non-resident keep a concealed handgun inside their vehicle, and it requires a license from the holder's own state of residence, so a non-resident permit does not qualify. official source
Utah non-resident permitNot honored
Illinois honors no other state's permit; the only exception (430 ILCS 66/40(e)) lets a non-resident keep a concealed handgun inside their vehicle, and it requires a license from the holder's own state of residence, so a non-resident permit does not qualify. official source
Pennsylvania non-resident permitNot honored
Illinois honors no other state's permit; the only exception (430 ILCS 66/40(e)) lets a non-resident keep a concealed handgun inside their vehicle, and it requires a license from the holder's own state of residence, so a non-resident permit does not qualify. official source
Arizona non-resident permitNot honored
Illinois honors no other state's permit; the only exception (430 ILCS 66/40(e)) lets a non-resident keep a concealed handgun inside their vehicle, and it requires a license from the holder's own state of residence, so a non-resident permit does not qualify. official source
Texas non-resident permitNot honored
Illinois honors no other state's permit; the only exception (430 ILCS 66/40(e)) lets a non-resident keep a concealed handgun inside their vehicle, and it requires a license from the holder's own state of residence, so a non-resident permit does not qualify. official source
Virginia non-resident permitNot honored
Illinois honors no other state's permit; the only exception (430 ILCS 66/40(e)) lets a non-resident keep a concealed handgun inside their vehicle, and it requires a license from the holder's own state of residence, so a non-resident permit does not qualify. official source
Maryland non-resident permitNot honored
Illinois honors no other state's permit; the only exception (430 ILCS 66/40(e)) lets a non-resident keep a concealed handgun inside their vehicle, and it requires a license from the holder's own state of residence, so a non-resident permit does not qualify. official source
Connecticut non-resident permitNot honored
Illinois honors no other state's permit; the only exception (430 ILCS 66/40(e)) lets a non-resident keep a concealed handgun inside their vehicle, and it requires a license from the holder's own state of residence, so a non-resident permit does not qualify. official source
Washington DC non-resident permitNot honored
Illinois honors no other state's permit; the only exception (430 ILCS 66/40(e)) lets a non-resident keep a concealed handgun inside their vehicle, and it requires a license from the holder's own state of residence, so a non-resident permit does not qualify. official source
New Jersey non-resident permitNot honored
Illinois honors no other state's permit; the only exception (430 ILCS 66/40(e)) lets a non-resident keep a concealed handgun inside their vehicle, and it requires a license from the holder's own state of residence, so a non-resident permit does not qualify. official source
Know Before You Go
Vehicle-only carry for an NY license holder (gun must stay in the vehicle; lock it in the car or a locked case if unattended); for Illinois assault-weapon and magazine rules, see the official source.
Can a visitor get a Illinois permit? Only to residents of Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, Texas and Virginia.
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Questions People Ask
Can I carry in Illinois with a New York license?
No. Illinois honors no other state's permit for carry on foot; but a non-resident who holds a carry license from their home state (a NY resident with an NY license qualifies) may carry a concealed handgun that stays inside their vehicle (430 ILCS 66/40(e)); locked up if the vehicle is left unattended.
Can I carry in Illinois with a New Jersey permit?
No. Illinois honors no other state's permit or license. Exception: a visitor licensed by their own home state may keep a loaded concealed handgun inside their vehicle (430 ILCS 66/40(e)); not on foot.
Does Illinois honor non-resident permits?
No. Illinois does not honor any non-resident permit on our map.
Can visitors carry in Illinois without a permit?
No. Visitors need a permit Illinois honors. No permitless carry. An Illinois Concealed Carry License is required; non-resident licenses are available only to residents of states ISP lists as substantially similar (currently Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, Texas, Virginia) — not New York.
Can a non-resident get a Illinois carry permit?
Only to residents of Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, Texas and Virginia.
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.
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Last updated: 11/07/2026 · כ״ז חשון תשפ״ז