Carry law is different in every state. Here is what yours requires now.
Answer a couple of quick questions and get a plain-English summary of your state's requirements, including permit type, minimum age, training rules, and a simple legal path to carry. Free, 30 seconds, no signup.
Check your state's rules
Enter your ZIP to start. Carry laws are set state by state.
- Plain English, every state
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- Statutes and state agencies
- We show what is not covered
How it works
No account, no email, no gimmicks. We look up your state's actual rules and tell you plainly what they are.
Tell us your state
Enter your ZIP or pick your state. Carry law is state law, and it is the only thing that really determines your requirements.
Answer two questions
Basic eligibility and what you care about. This tailors the notes you see. It is not an application and it does not approve anything.
Get your state summary
Permit type, minimum age, training rules, and clear next steps, plus a clearly labeled partner option if you want help with the paperwork.
Carry laws by state
Tap your state to see what it takes to carry there.
Permitless: no permit needed to carry. Shall-issue: the state must approve you if you qualify. Additional requirements: a permit takes extra steps there.
Select a state above to see its rules.
Recognition and carry-law data compiled from each state's statutes and official Attorney General, State Police, or Department of Public Safety reciprocity pages. Reviewed quarterly. Last reviewed: Q3 2026.
Straight answers
Can I get a concealed carry permit online?+
In many states you can complete the training and application prep online, but the permit itself is always issued by your state or local licensing authority, usually after fingerprints and a background check. We tell you exactly what your state allows.
Is one permit valid in all 50 states?+
No. Reciprocity is a patchwork: some states honor most permits, others honor almost none. A non-resident permit can expand your coverage to many states, but not all of them.
My state is permitless, why would I still get a permit?+
Reciprocity when you travel, easier gun purchases, and preserving your rights if the law changes. Permitless carry at home does not carry across state lines.
How do I know an online permit offer is not a scam?+
Check it against a government source before you pay, including ours. A certificate of completion from a company is not a permit. A permit is issued by a state. We wrote a separate guide on how these scams work, what the FTC has done about similar schemes, and how to verify any offer yourself. It has nothing to sell you.
Does this quiz approve me for anything?+
No. This is an educational summary tool. Only your state or local licensing authority can approve you for a permit.
How current is this information?+
State law summaries are compiled from state statutes and official state agency sources, and were last reviewed in Q3 2026. Laws change frequently, so always verify current requirements with your state before acting.