Arizona lets you carry without a permit. That right ends at the state line.
You carry because it is your right. Arizona agrees. No permit, no paperwork, no questions. But that deal is between you and Arizona. The moment you cross the state line, it is gone.
Drive into Nevada carrying the same gun, the same way, and you are committing a felony. One to five years, even on a first offense. In California it is a misdemeanor with up to a year in jail, and a felony with aggravating factors. Same gun. Same you. Different state.
There is a fix. A non-resident carry permit that more than 20 states honor. The application is 100% online and typically takes under 30 minutes. No class. No range day. No fingerprint appointment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.350; Cal. Penal Code § 25400.
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Is this legit? Fair question.
This category has real scams. Facebook ads have sold printable certificates that look official and are worth nothing. Here is the test: a real carry permit is issued by a state government, not printed by a company.
This service prepares a real state permit application for you. You send it to the state, and if you are approved, the state issues your permit. If anyone promises you the permit itself in the mail, walk away.
How to spot a permit scamHow it works
- 1Answer the eligibility questions online. Typically under 30 minutes start to finish.
- 2The service prepares your permit application for you. One-time charge, no subscription.
- 3You send it to the state. If approved, the state issues your permit.
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Source: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3112. Arizona Department of Public Safety, Concealed Weapons & Permits. Reviewed Q3 2026.
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Where this permit covers you
Recognized in 22 states, plus 5 more where no permit is needed. Tap a state to check it.
Source: the partner's state-acceptance list. Some states set their own permitless carry rules that may differ. Reciprocity changes, so verify a state's current law before you travel.
Some states only honor a permit issued by your own home state. That is one reason a non-resident permit does not cover everywhere, and why we show you the states it does not cover.
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.
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General information, not legal advice. GoConcealedCarry is a private educational and referral service, not a government agency, and we do not issue permits. Compiled from state statutes and official state law enforcement and attorney general reciprocity pages. Last reviewed Q3 2026. Reciprocity changes, so confirm any state with its official source before you travel. RushMyConceal is a paid partner and we may earn a commission if you use their service.