The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) lists 37 states that have reciprocity with Florida, meaning a Florida concealed weapon license is valid there. Florida’s permitless carry law does not travel with you. The license does. Here is the list and the exceptions that come with it.
The short answer
According to FDACS, Florida has reached reciprocity or mutual recognition agreements with the 37 states below, and a Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License is valid in each of them, subject to the exceptions in the footnotes. The list is kept by the state, not by us, so treat it as a starting point and confirm with FDACS and the destination state before you travel.
Why the license matters when you travel
Since July 2023, eligible adults in Florida may carry concealed without a license. That is a Florida rule. Other states do not recognize it. Reciprocity works through the license itself: under Florida Statutes, section 790.015, Florida recognizes licenses issued by another state if that state honors Florida licenses. If you plan to carry outside Florida, you need the license, not just the right to carry at home. What the license does and does not add is covered in our guide to the Florida concealed carry permit.
States on the FDACS reciprocity list
The numbers refer to the footnotes below the list.
- Alabama 1, 3
- Alaska 1
- Arizona 5
- Arkansas 1
- Colorado 1, 4
- Delaware
- Georgia 1, 3
- Idaho 3, 5
- Indiana 1, 3, 5
- Iowa 5
- Kansas 1
- Kentucky
- Louisiana 1
- Maine 1, 3, 4
- Michigan 1, 4
- Mississippi 1
- Missouri 3
- Montana 3
- Nebraska 1
- Nevada 1, 5
- New Hampshire 1, 3, 4, 5
- New Mexico 1
- North Carolina 1
- North Dakota 3, 5
- Ohio 1
- Oklahoma 1
- Pennsylvania 1, 4, 5
- South Carolina 1, 4, 5
- South Dakota 1, 3
- Tennessee 1, 3, 5
- Texas 1, 3, 5
- Utah 1, 5
- Vermont 2
- Virginia 1, 5
- West Virginia 1
- Wisconsin 6
- Wyoming 1, 3
What the footnotes mean
- Handguns only. These states allow concealed carry of handguns or pistols only. Florida allows licensees to carry stun guns, knives and billy clubs concealed, but a Florida license holder is prohibited from carrying those other weapons in these states.
- Vermont does not issue licenses. Florida licensees may carry there, but a Vermont resident may not carry in Florida without a valid Florida license.
- Under 21. These states license people under 21, but a licensee from one of them who is not 21 or older may not carry concealed in Florida.
- Florida residents only. These states honor the Florida license only if the licensee lives in Florida.
- Non-resident licenses. These states issue licenses to non-residents, and Florida cannot honor those non-resident licenses.
- Wisconsin honors a Florida license issued or renewed to a non-Florida resident on or after August 1, 2013.
Notes 2 through 5 mostly describe who from that state can carry in Florida. For a Florida resident traveling out, the notes that usually matter are 1 (handguns only) and 4 (residents only). Read each one against your own situation.
Before you travel armed
- Check the destination state’s own rules on where you cannot carry, how to transport the firearm, and how to behave in a traffic stop. Reciprocity covers the license, not every local law.
- Confirm the current list on the FDACS reciprocity page before each trip. Agreements can be added or removed.
- Carry your license and photo ID. Questions go to FDACS at DOLReciprocity@FDACS.gov, and questions about another state’s law go to that state’s law enforcement.
- If you are under 21, read our guide to carrying under 21 first, because the age rules changed in 2026.
How to get the license
The license starts with training. Our 2-hour class and 4-hour class include the live-fire qualification and a certificate you use to apply to FDACS. The step-by-step flow is in What to Expect in a Florida Concealed Carry Class.
Florida License Reciprocity FAQ
Which states honor a Florida concealed weapon license?
FDACS lists 37 states that have reciprocity or mutual recognition agreements with Florida, subject to the exceptions in the footnotes. The list is kept by the state, so confirm it with FDACS before each trip because agreements can be added or removed.
Does Florida’s permitless carry travel with me?
No. Since July 2023 eligible adults may carry concealed in Florida without a license, but that is a Florida rule and other states do not recognize it. Reciprocity works through the license itself.
What do the footnotes on the FDACS list mean?
Note 1 means handguns only. Note 4 means the state honors the Florida license only if you live in Florida. Notes 2 through 5 mostly describe who from that state can carry in Florida. Read each note against your own situation.
What should I check before I carry in another state?
The destination state’s own rules on where you cannot carry, how to transport the firearm, and how to behave in a traffic stop. Reciprocity covers the license, not every local law. Carry your license and photo ID.
How do I get a Florida concealed weapon license?
It starts with training. Tactical U’s 2-hour and 4-hour classes include the live-fire qualification and a certificate you use to apply to FDACS.
Who answers reciprocity questions?
Questions about the list go to FDACS at DOLReciprocity@FDACS.gov. Questions about another state’s law go to that state’s law enforcement.
Source: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reciprocity advisory. Reciprocity lists change. This is educational, not legal advice; confirm current rules before you travel.