District of Columbia CCW reciprocity map
See where your District of Columbia permit is recognized, plus essential carry rules for the road, free to use and checked against official sources.
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Current permit District of Columbia permit
Not legal advice. Carry laws change; confirm with official state sources before you travel. District of Columbia entry reviewed May 17, 2026.
Where your District of Columbia permit is recognized
District of Columbia permits are not recognized by another state through reciprocity.
District of Columbia carry rules at a glance
What District of Columbia permit holders should know
DC does not honor any out-of-state CCW permits. Only DC-issued Concealed Carry Pistol Licenses (CCPL) are valid; visitors cannot legally carry.
Notable District of Columbia restrictions
- Does not recognize any out-of-state concealed carry permits
- Numerous gun-free zones including within 1000 ft of dignitaries, Metro, schools, federal buildings, restaurants serving alcohol
- Must immediately disclose to LEO during any stop
Sources and review
Armanac reviewed this District of Columbia entry on May 17, 2026. We check state police, attorney general, licensing-agency, and legislative material, and keep formal reciprocity separate from permitless carry.
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