Concealed carry reciprocity
Kentucky CCW reciprocity map
Where a Kentucky concealed carry permit is honored, plus the carry rules that matter on the road. Free, and reviewed against official sources.
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Not legal advice. Carry laws change; confirm with official state sources before you travel. Reviewed since May 2026.
Honors a Kentucky permit
10 states
through reciprocity
Colorado
Delaware
Michigan
Minnesota
Nevada
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Constitutional carry
28 states
no permit needed
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South Dakota
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Texas
Utah
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West Virginia
Wyoming
Constitutional carry
Yes
Duty to inform
No
Magazine limit
None
Permits honored here
49 states
Notable restrictions
- Permitless concealed carry effective June 27, 2019 for those 21+ who can lawfully possess a firearm
- Kentucky honors all valid out-of-state CCW licenses held by non-residents
- Must answer truthfully if asked by officer whether you are armed
Source: official state reference
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