TRAVEL TIPS:
Even in States that recognize your permit, local laws ( such as prohibited places, age limits, and how you carry) can vary widely. ALWAYS check the current laws of the state you're visiting before carrying concealed.
STATES THAT HONOR A NORTH CAROLINA CONCEALED CARRY PERMIT:
Alabama-Alaska- Arizona-Arkansas-Colorado( Resident permit only)- Delaware-Florida( resident permit only)-Georgia-Idaho- Indiana-Iowa-Kansas-Kentucky-Louisiana-Maine( Resident permit only)-Michigan( Resident permit Only)-Mississippi-. Missouri-Montana-Nebraska-Nevada-New Hampshire-New Mexico-North Dakota-Ohio-Oklahoma-Pennsylvania(Resident permit only)-South Dakota-Tennessee- Texas-Utah-Vermont-Virginia-Washington-West Virginia-Wisconsin-Wyoming
IMPORTANT:
Some states only recognize your NC permit for residents and may have specific restrictions on where and how you carry.
As of now(2026) Virginia still generally recognizes out of State concealed handgun permits under its existing rules.
Starting in 2027-Virginias new system may result in North Carolinas no longer being accepted if North Carolina permit standards don't meet Virginia's criteria-a