Can I Carry There?
Can I Carry in Washington State?
Quick GlanceWhich carry permits Washington State honors, and whether visitors can carry there with no permit.
NY license: not honored · NJ permit: not honored · Visitors need a permit Washington State honors.
With a New York (NYPD) License
Not honored
WA AG: New York - No (does not recognize out-of-state licenses; allows under-21 licenses). official source
With a New Jersey Permit (NJ Residents)
Not honored
Washington does not honor the New Jersey resident permit (New Jersey is not on Washington's list). Conditions: Not for Washington residents. Only states on the Attorney General's list. official source
With No Permit (Visitors)
No
No permitless concealed carry; a WA concealed pistol license or a license from a state on the AG's reciprocity list is required. official source
Resident Permits Washington State Honors (10)
Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Utah
Conditions: Not for Washington residents. Only states on the Attorney General's list.
Vermont issues no carry permits at all.
A resident permit means a permit issued by the state you live in.
Non-Resident Permits in Washington State
Yes, some. Washington State honors non-resident permits from: Idaho, Louisiana, North Dakota, Ohio, Utah.
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
WA AG: New York - No (does not recognize out-of-state licenses; allows under-21 licenses). official source
Florida non-resident permitNot honored
WA AG: Florida - No (allows persons under 21 to have a license). official source
Utah non-resident permitHonored
WA AG reciprocity list (updated 07/10/2026) includes Utah (regular permit; Utah Provisional permit for under-21 not recognized); RCW 9.41.073 covers any person licensed by a listed state who is not a WA resident, with no resident-of-issuing-state limit. official source
Pennsylvania non-resident permitNot honored
WA AG: Pennsylvania - No (no mandatory fingerprint-based background check; does not recognize WA license). official source
Arizona non-resident permitNot honored
WA AG: Arizona - No (no mandatory mental-health background check; allows under-21 licenses). official source
Texas non-resident permitNot honored
WA AG: Texas - No (allows persons under 21 to have a license). official source
Virginia non-resident permitNot honored
WA AG: Virginia - No (no mandatory fingerprint-based or mental-health background check). official source
Maryland non-resident permitNot honored
WA AG: Maryland - No (does not recognize out-of-state licenses; allows under-21 licenses). official source
Connecticut non-resident permitNot honored
WA AG: Connecticut - No (does not recognize out-of-state licenses). official source
Washington DC non-resident permitNot honored
WA AG: District of Columbia - No (does not recognize out-of-state licenses). official source
New Jersey non-resident permitNot honored
WA AG: New Jersey - No (does not recognize out-of-state licenses). official source
Also honored here: non-resident permits from Idaho, Louisiana, North Dakota, Ohio.
Know Before You Go
Must be 21+ (under-21 permits not honored); carry under Washington law; WA bans sale/manufacture of >10-round magazines (possession not addressed here - unverified).
Can a visitor get a Washington State permit? Yes. Washington issues non-resident permits.
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Questions People Ask
Can I carry in Washington State with a New York license?
No. WA AG: New York - No (does not recognize out-of-state licenses; allows under-21 licenses).
Can I carry in Washington State with a New Jersey permit?
No. Washington does not honor the New Jersey resident permit (New Jersey is not on Washington's list). Conditions: Not for Washington residents. Only states on the Attorney General's list.
Does Washington State honor non-resident permits?
Yes, some. Washington State honors non-resident permits from: Idaho, Louisiana, North Dakota, Ohio, Utah.
Can visitors carry in Washington State without a permit?
No. Visitors need a permit Washington State honors. No permitless concealed carry; a WA concealed pistol license or a license from a state on the AG's reciprocity list is required.
Can a non-resident get a Washington State carry permit?
Yes. Washington 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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