Can I Carry There?
Can I Carry in Massachusetts?
Quick GlanceWhich carry permits Massachusetts honors, and whether visitors can carry there with no permit.
NY license: not honored · NJ permit: not honored · Visitors need a permit Massachusetts honors.
With a New York (NYPD) License
Not honored
Massachusetts recognizes no other state's license: c.269 §10(a) requires a Massachusetts license (§131 or §131F); mass.gov FAQ states MA has no reciprocity with any state. official source
With a New Jersey Permit (NJ Residents)
Not honored
Massachusetts honors no other state's permit or license. official source
With No Permit (Visitors)
No
No permitless carry. M.G.L. c.269 §10(a): possessing/carrying a firearm outside home or business requires a Massachusetts LTC (c.140 §131) or non-resident temporary LTC (c.140 §131F), or a statutory exemption. official source
Resident Permits Massachusetts Honors (0)
None. Massachusetts honors no other state's permit.
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
No. Massachusetts 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
Massachusetts recognizes no other state's license: c.269 §10(a) requires a Massachusetts license (§131 or §131F); mass.gov FAQ states MA has no reciprocity with any state. official source
Florida non-resident permitNot honored
Massachusetts recognizes no other state's license: c.269 §10(a) requires a Massachusetts license (§131 or §131F); mass.gov FAQ states MA has no reciprocity with any state. official source
Utah non-resident permitNot honored
Massachusetts recognizes no other state's license: c.269 §10(a) requires a Massachusetts license (§131 or §131F); mass.gov FAQ states MA has no reciprocity with any state. official source
Pennsylvania non-resident permitNot honored
Massachusetts recognizes no other state's license: c.269 §10(a) requires a Massachusetts license (§131 or §131F); mass.gov FAQ states MA has no reciprocity with any state. official source
Arizona non-resident permitNot honored
Massachusetts recognizes no other state's license: c.269 §10(a) requires a Massachusetts license (§131 or §131F); mass.gov FAQ states MA has no reciprocity with any state. official source
Texas non-resident permitNot honored
Massachusetts recognizes no other state's license: c.269 §10(a) requires a Massachusetts license (§131 or §131F); mass.gov FAQ states MA has no reciprocity with any state. official source
Virginia non-resident permitNot honored
Massachusetts recognizes no other state's license: c.269 §10(a) requires a Massachusetts license (§131 or §131F); mass.gov FAQ states MA has no reciprocity with any state. official source
Maryland non-resident permitNot honored
Massachusetts recognizes no other state's license: c.269 §10(a) requires a Massachusetts license (§131 or §131F); mass.gov FAQ states MA has no reciprocity with any state. official source
Connecticut non-resident permitNot honored
Massachusetts recognizes no other state's license: c.269 §10(a) requires a Massachusetts license (§131 or §131F); mass.gov FAQ states MA has no reciprocity with any state. official source
Washington DC non-resident permitNot honored
Massachusetts recognizes no other state's license: c.269 §10(a) requires a Massachusetts license (§131 or §131F); mass.gov FAQ states MA has no reciprocity with any state. official source
New Jersey non-resident permitNot honored
Massachusetts recognizes no other state's license: c.269 §10(a) requires a Massachusetts license (§131 or §131F); mass.gov FAQ states MA has no reciprocity with any state. official source
Know Before You Go
Large-capacity (>10-round) magazines/firearms only if the license says so; assault-weapon ban; 2024 firearms law (Ch. 135) added sensitive places and changes.
Can a visitor get a Massachusetts permit? Yes. Massachusetts issues non-resident permits.
Check Your Own Permits
Pick where you live and every permit you hold. See how many states you can carry in, and which permit would add the most.
Rather Have It Handled for You?
Our White Glove Service gives you personal, hands-on help with your license application, from start to finish.
Questions People Ask
Can I carry in Massachusetts with a New York license?
No. Massachusetts recognizes no other state's license: c.269 §10(a) requires a Massachusetts license (§131 or §131F); mass.gov FAQ states MA has no reciprocity with any state.
Can I carry in Massachusetts with a New Jersey permit?
No. Massachusetts honors no other state's permit or license.
Does Massachusetts honor non-resident permits?
No. Massachusetts does not honor any non-resident permit on our map.
Can visitors carry in Massachusetts without a permit?
No. Visitors need a permit Massachusetts honors. No permitless carry. M.G.L. c.269 §10(a): possessing/carrying a firearm outside home or business requires a Massachusetts LTC (c.140 §131) or non-resident temporary LTC (c.140 §131F), or a statutory exemption.
Can a non-resident get a Massachusetts carry permit?
Yes. Massachusetts 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
‹ MarylandAll statesMichigan ›
Last updated: 11/07/2026 · כ״ז חשון תשפ״ז