Can you carry in New Jersey with an Illinois permit?
No, not with this permit.
New Jersey does not honor Illinois concealed carry permits, and New Jersey requires a permit to carry concealed. Carrying on your Illinois permit there is not lawful.
New Jersey entry reviewed May 17, 2026. For planning, not legal advice. Confirm with official sources before you travel.
New Jersey 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 New Jersey permits. See New Jersey to Illinois.
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