Arizona CCW Reciprocity Map
See which states recognize and honor your Arizona CCW permit before traveling.
Important: Concealed carry laws and reciprocity agreements may change. Before traveling, always verify current recognition and carry requirements with the official law enforcement agency of the state you plan to visit.
Arizona CCW Reciprocity Map 2026
How Reciprocity Works in Arizona
Arizona recognizes concealed carry permits issued by other states when the requirements of Arizona law are met. There is one exception for the Idaho permit as stated in the notes below. A person must be at least 21 years old to carry a concealed firearm in Arizona. Before traveling, use our Arizona CCW Renewal Calculator to confirm your permit is still active and within the renewal period.
Arizona CCW Reciprocity Agreements
Arizona currently has signed reciprocity agreements with eight other states. These states are; Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia.
Arizona CCW Reciprocity States
Reciprocity laws vary by state and are subject to change. Always review the laws of the state you plan to visit before carrying a concealed firearm.
STATES THAT HONOR AZ CCW PERMIT
STATES THAT HONOR AN ARIZONA PERMIT
RESIDENT PERMIT HOLDERS (38 States Including Arizona)
Arizona residents holding a valid Arizona CCW permit may legally carry concealed in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
NON-RESIDENT PERMIT HOLDERS (30 States Including Arizona)
Individuals holding a valid Arizona CCW permit who reside outside Arizona may legally carry concealed in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
STATES THAT WILL NOT ACCEPT AZ CCW PERMIT
13 STATES
California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington
AZ HONORS THESE STATE CCW PERMITS
53 STATES & DISTRICTS
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Districts & Territories
District of Columbia, New York City, Guam, Puerto Rico
- Idaho – Arizona will only honor the Idaho Enhanced Permit. They will not honor the Idaho Standard Permit.
- Oklahoma – Residents of Arizona can carry a concealed firearm without any permit while visiting Oklahoma. The only requirement is that you carry state issued ID from Arizona.
- California does not recognize an Arizona CCW Permit, but does issue Non-Resident CCW Permits to Arizona Residents.
- If your permit has expired, review our guide on What Happens If Your Arizona CCW Permit Expires.
Where You Can & Can NOT Carry
New permit holders should also review the Arizona CCW Renewal Requirements guide before renewing.
Places Off-Limits in Arizona
- Liquor retailer who has posted a sign prohibiting weapons
- The grounds of any school
- Polling places on election day
- Correctional facilities
- Nuclear or hydroelectric generating stations.
- Any establishment or event open to the public where the operator makes a reasonable request for you to give them custody or remove the weapon from the premises. A sign would qualify for such request. By law, cities and counties are required to offer on-site storage if they ban weapons but not all are in compliance
- Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by Federal Law.
Places Allowed in Arizona
- State parks
- State and national forests
- Road side rest areas
- Vehicle
- You can take a firearm onto school property if you follow the procedure below;
You are an adult in a vehicle and the firearm is unloaded before entering school grounds. Furthermore, if you must exit your vehicle, the firearm must remain unloaded and be secured (locked) within the vehicle, out of plain view. - All areas of the state – except those listed as Off-Limits.
RELATED ARIZONA CCW GUIDES
Calculate your renewal window, expiration date, and 60-day grace period.
Review Arizona renewal eligibility, documents, and application requirements.
Learn current AZDPS processing times and factors that may delay approval by Arizona Dept Of Public Safety.
Check the status of your Arizona CCW renewal application and learn how to contact AZDPS for updates.
Avoid common mistakes that can delay or prevent renewal approval by Arizona Dept Of Public Safety.
Get answers to the most common Arizona CCW renewal questions.
Learn the Arizona CCW application process, including eligibility, training, fees, and fingerprints.
Learn when fingerprints are required and how to complete your Arizona CCW fingerprinting.
Learn how to complete and mail a paper Arizona CCW application if you prefer not to apply online.
Understand the 60-day grace period and when you must reapply as a new applicant.
Learn what is required when your permit has been expired for more than 60 days.
Report a lost, stolen, or damaged Arizona CCW permit and request a replacement card.
Learn how to update your address with AZDPS and keep your permit information current.
See which states recognize your Arizona CCW permit before traveling.
See parking, check-in, the self-service kiosk, wait times, and what happens during your visit to AZDPS.
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