Can I Carry There?
Can I Carry in Vermont?
Quick GlanceWhich carry permits Vermont honors, and whether visitors can carry there with no permit.
NY license: not honored · NJ permit: not honored · No permit needed for visitors 18+.
With a New York (NYPD) License
Not honored
Moot: Vermont issues and recognizes no permits because none is required to carry. official source
With a New Jersey Permit (NJ Residents)
Not honored
Vermont has no permit system; residents and visitors carry with no permit. official source
With No Permit (Visitors)
Yes, 18+
Vermont has no carry license; carry (open or concealed) is lawful for anyone not prohibited. 13 V.S.A. §4003 only criminalizes carrying with intent to injure. State age rule: under 16 needs parental consent (§4008); federal law (18 U.S.C. 922(x)) is the practical 18 floor for handguns. official source
Resident Permits Vermont Honors (0)
None. Vermont honors no other state's permit.
Vermont has no permit system; residents and visitors carry with no permit. official source
A resident permit means a permit issued by the state you live in.
Non-Resident Permits in Vermont
No. Vermont 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
Moot: Vermont issues and recognizes no permits because none is required to carry. official source
Florida non-resident permitNot honored
Moot: Vermont issues and recognizes no permits because none is required to carry. official source
Utah non-resident permitNot honored
Moot: Vermont issues and recognizes no permits because none is required to carry. official source
Pennsylvania non-resident permitNot honored
Moot: Vermont issues and recognizes no permits because none is required to carry. official source
Arizona non-resident permitNot honored
Moot: Vermont issues and recognizes no permits because none is required to carry. official source
Texas non-resident permitNot honored
Moot: Vermont issues and recognizes no permits because none is required to carry. official source
Virginia non-resident permitNot honored
Moot: Vermont issues and recognizes no permits because none is required to carry. official source
Maryland non-resident permitNot honored
Moot: Vermont issues and recognizes no permits because none is required to carry. official source
Connecticut non-resident permitNot honored
Moot: Vermont issues and recognizes no permits because none is required to carry. official source
Washington DC non-resident permitNot honored
Moot: Vermont issues and recognizes no permits because none is required to carry. official source
New Jersey non-resident permitNot honored
Moot: Vermont issues and recognizes no permits because none is required to carry. official source
Know Before You Go
Handgun magazines over 15 rounds (long-gun over 10) banned for anyone who didn't own them before April 2018 (13 V.S.A. §4021); schools, courthouses and some state buildings off-limits.
Can a visitor get a Vermont permit? Vermont issues no carry permits at all.
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Questions People Ask
Can I carry in Vermont with a New York license?
No. Moot: Vermont issues and recognizes no permits because none is required to carry.
Can I carry in Vermont with a New Jersey permit?
No. Vermont has no permit system; residents and visitors carry with no permit.
Does Vermont honor non-resident permits?
No. Vermont does not honor any non-resident permit on our map.
Can visitors carry in Vermont without a permit?
Yes for visitors 18 and older. Vermont has no carry license; carry (open or concealed) is lawful for anyone not prohibited. 13 V.S.A. §4003 only criminalizes carrying with intent to injure. State age rule: under 16 needs parental consent (§4008); federal law (18 U.S.C. 922(x)) is the practical 18 floor for handguns.
Can a non-resident get a Vermont carry permit?
Vermont issues no carry permits at all.
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
Last updated: 11/07/2026 · כ״ז חשון תשפ״ז