Reciprocity

How to Travel Safely and Legally With a Firearm Using the Concealed Carry App

By Jacob Paulsen / January 27, 2026

Travel safely and legally with a firearm using the Concealed Carry App. Check permit reciprocity, state gun laws, and gun-free zones before you cross state lines.

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What State Permits Does Texas Honor? All of Them

By Jacob Paulsen / September 1, 2025

Texas SB 706 takes effect today, and Texas now honors all valid concealed carry permits from every U.S. state—simplifying reciprocity and opening the door to permit holders from DC, Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Oregon.

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Responsible & Prepared Summer Travel for Armed Citizens

By Jacob Paulsen / June 16, 2025

Plan your summer road trip the smart way. Learn how responsible armed citizens can stay legal, safe, and prepared while traveling with a firearm — including laws, storage, air travel, medical kits, and more.

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Pennsylvania and Virginia Restore Mutual Concealed Carry Reciprocity—Finally

By Jacob Paulsen / June 13, 2025

Pennsylvania and Virginia have reinstated mutual concealed carry reciprocity, restoring rights lost in 2018. Permit holders in both states can now legally carry across state lines under the new agreement signed June 11, 2025.

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Minnesota Expands Reciprocity: 14 New States Honored

By Jacob Paulsen / May 6, 2025

Minnesota just expanded its concealed carry reciprocity list, now honoring permits from 14 more states. Learn what changed, how a major court ruling played a role, and what it means for traveling gun owners.

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House Committee Advances Bill to Recognize Concealed Carry Rights Nationwide

By Jacob Paulsen / March 26, 2025

The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act advances, aiming to ensure nationwide concealed carry rights regardless of local laws, sparking hope and debate.

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Nevada Now Honors the Oklahoma Concealed Carry Permit

By Jacob Paulsen / February 7, 2025

Nevada has clear legal requirements that determine what other state permits it will honor. Their law requires that state officials regularly review other states to determine if they are meeting…

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Concealed Carry Gun Tools App – Major Update for Android

By Jacob Paulsen / December 19, 2024

We are pleased to announce a significant update to the Concealed Carry Gun Tools app. This update is now live on Google Play and the Apple App Store. “Between some…

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Minnesota Drop SC and Adds CT, HI, and OH Permit Recognition

By Jacob Paulsen / July 8, 2024

As directed by Minnesota Statute 624.714, MN DPS conducts an annual review to determine which other states have laws “similar” to Minnesota in order to determine what out-of-state permits will…

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Oklahoma Permit No Longer Honored In Nevada

By Jacob Paulsen / July 8, 2024

Sad news for those in the Great State of Oklahoma that like to visit Nevada. Your concealed carry permit is no longer honored. Unlike most states which seem to willy…

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New Mexico Now Honors the South Dakota Enhanced Permit

By Jacob Paulsen / June 21, 2024

We have received news and have verified that New Mexico is now honoring the South Dakota Enhanced Concealed Carry Permit. If you are from South Dakota and travel frequently to…

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The Ultimate Guide to Responsible Constitutional Carry

By Jacob Paulsen / March 29, 2023

Do you live in a state where no permit is required to carry a concealed firearm? Do you want to carry a gun under your state’s permitless/constitutional carry law and…

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Texas now Honors Wisconsin Concealed Carry Permits

By Matthew Maruster / September 2, 2022

As we advise our readers, concealed carry license reciprocity agreements between states sometimes change. It is always best practice to check and see if the state you’re traveling to or…

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South Carolina Honors 4 New State’s Concealed Carry Permits

By Matthew Maruster / October 13, 2021

South Carolina recognizes 4 new states’ concealed carry permits. The changes took effect on September 12th, 2021. Change to SC Concealed Carry Reciprocity: Folks from Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, and Maryland…

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Important Changes to North Dakota Gun Laws Go Into Effect

By Matthew Maruster / August 2, 2021

Responsible gun owners must continually stay up to date on changes to gun laws within their state and the states they travel to. For example, yesterday (August 1st, 2021), a…

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