Can you carry in District of Columbia with an Illinois permit?
No, not with this permit.
District of Columbia does not honor Illinois concealed carry permits, and District of Columbia requires a permit to carry concealed. Carrying on your Illinois permit there is not lawful.
District of Columbia entry reviewed May 17, 2026. For planning, not legal advice. Confirm with official sources before you travel.
District of Columbia carry rules at a glance
Constitutional carry
No
Duty to inform
Yes
Magazine limit
10 rounds
Minimum carry age
21+
Permits honored here
0 states
Issue model
May issue
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Going the other way? Illinois does not honor District of Columbia permits. See District of Columbia to Illinois.
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