This page provides information on Ohio Concealed Carry Reciprocity. These states have a reciprocity agreement with the state of Ohio. Also listed are the concealed carry permits from other states that are recognized in Ohio.
This information is not legal advice and we make no guarantee that this information is accurate at the time you read it. Gun laws and reciprocal agreements are constantly changing so we recommend checking the current laws in any state or jurisdiction where you may be carrying a handgun or other weapon.
What is Concealed Carry Permit Reciprocity?
Concealed carry reciprocity means that one state recognizes and honors another state’s concealed carry permit or license. The two states have a reciprocal agreement and mutually recognize each others permits.
Concealed Carry Reciprocity allows a person with a concealed carry permit to travel to other states that recognize that permit and legally carry a concealed handgun.
The rules of reciprocity vary greatly from state to state, so it is imperative that you know the rules for the states that you intend to visit.
Ohio Concealed Carry Reciprocal States.
Many states have Constitutional Carry or Permitless Carry laws that allow concealed and/or Open carry without a license or permit. These states are listed at States with Constitutional Carry Laws. Ohio is a Constitutional Carry State. See Ohio Constitutional Carry.
Ohio Concealed Carry Reciprocity: States That Recognize Ohio’s Concealed Weapons License
The table below shows the Ohio reciprocity status of all 50 states and Washington, DC. Most, but not all states recognize Ohio’s Concealed Carry Permit (CWL). If the table indicates “Resident Permits only”, it means the permit must be issued to a resident of the state. In other words, if you hold a Ohio Non-Resident Permit, it is NOT honored in that state.
If the table shows “Handguns only” it means that only handguns may be carried concealed under the Ohio permit. Some state’s permits allow the concealed carry of stun guns, knives, blackjacks, etc. in the issuing state.
If the state has an asterisk, it is a Constitutional or Permitless Carry State. This means that generally, a permit is not needed to carry concealed in this state as long as the carrier meets the minimum age requirement. The minimum age in these states ranges from 18-21, so be sure you know the age requirement in the state you intend to carry.
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Ohio Concealed Carry Reciprocal States List: States that Honor Ohio Concealed Carry Permit
States that honor the Ohio Concealed Carry Permit are listed below.
| State | Recognizes Ohio Permit |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes |
| Alaska* | Permitless. Min Age 21 |
| Arizona* | Permitless. Min Age 21 |
| Arkansas* | Permitless. Min Age 18 |
| California | No |
| Colorado | Yes, Resident Permits Only, Handguns Only, Min Age 21 |
| Connecticut | No |
| Delaware | Yes |
| Florida | Yes, Resident Permits Only |
| Georgia | Yes |
| Hawaii | No |
| Idaho* | Permitless. Min Age 18 |
| Illinois | No |
| Indiana* | Permitless. Min Age 18 |
| Iowa* | Permitless. Min Age 21 |
| Kansas* | Permitless. Min Age 21 |
| Kentucky* | Permitless. Min Age 21 |
| Louisiana | Yes |
| Maine* | Permitless. Min Age 21 |
| Maryland | No |
| Massachusetts | No |
| Michigan | Yes Resident Permit only |
| Minnesota | No |
| Mississippi* | Permitless. Min Age 18 |
| Missouri* | Permitless. Min Age 19, 18 if Military |
| Montana* | Permitless. Min Age 18 |
| Nebraska | Yes |
| Nevada | Yes |
| New Hampshire* | Permitless. Min Age 18 |
| New Jersey | No |
| New Mexico | Yes |
| New York | No |
| North Carolina | Yes |
| North Dakota** | Yes, Resident Permits Only |
| Ohio | YES |
| Oklahoma* | Permitless. Min Age 21 |
| Oregon | No |
| Pennsylvania | Yes, Resident Permits Only |
| Rhode Island | No |
| South Carolina | Yes, Resident Permits Only |
| South Dakota* | Permitless. Min Age 18 |
| Tennessee* | Permitless. Min Age 21 |
| Texas* | Permitless. Min Age 21 |
| Utah* | Permitless. Min Age 21 |
| Vermont* | Permitless. Min Age 18 |
| Virginia | Yes |
| Washington | Yes |
| Washington DC | No |
| West Virginia* | Permitless. Min Age 21 |
| Wisconsin | Yes |
| Wyoming* | Permitless. Min Age 21 |
*Permitless Carry States. Some of these states may have additional limitations.
**North Dakota allows Permitless Carry ONLY for Residents of ND.
Ohio Concealed Carry Reciprocity: Ohio Recognizes These State’s Concealed Carry Permits
Ohio has a minimum age of 21 to carry concealed. However, Ohio honors Resident and Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permits from any other state, regardless of age.
The table below shows which state’s Concealed Carry Permits Ohio recognizes. As mentioned above, you will notice that Ohio honors and recognizes all other states permits.
If you live in a Constitutional Carry State, (Ohio is a Constitutional or Permitless Carry State) and you are not 21, you will need a Concealed Carry Permit to carry in Ohio. This is because Permitless carry is only allowed if you are 21.
| State | OH Recognizes Permit |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes |
| Alaska | Yes |
| Arizona | Yes |
| Arkansas | Yes |
| California | Yes |
| Colorado | Yes |
| Connecticut | Yes |
| Delaware | Yes |
| Florida | Yes, Handguns Only |
| Georgia | Yes |
| Hawaii | Yes |
| Idaho | Yes |
| Illinois | Yes |
| Indiana | Yes |
| Iowa | Yes |
| Kansas | Yes |
| Kentucky | Yes |
| Louisiana | Yes |
| Maine | Yes |
| Maryland | Yes |
| Massachusetts | Yes |
| Michigan | Yes |
| Minnesota | Yes |
| Mississippi | Yes |
| Missouri | Yes |
| Montana | Yes |
| Nebraska | Yes |
| Nevada | Yes |
| New Hampshire | Yes |
| New Jersey | Yes |
| New Mexico | Yes |
| New York | Yes |
| North Carolina | Yes |
| North Dakota | Yes |
| Ohio | Yes |
| Oklahoma | Yes |
| Oregon | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | Yes |
| Rhode Island | Yes |
| South Carolina | Yes |
| South Dakota | Yes |
| Tennessee | Yes |
| Texas | Yes |
| Utah | Yes |
| Vermont | Yes |
| Virginia | Yes |
| Washington | Yes |
| Washington DC | Yes |
| West Virginia | Yes |
| Wisconsin | Yes |
| Wyoming | Yes |
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*Permitless Carry States. Some of these states may have additional limitations.