Can you carry in District of Columbia with a New Jersey permit?
No, not with this permit.
District of Columbia does not honor New Jersey concealed carry permits, and District of Columbia requires a permit to carry concealed. Carrying on your New Jersey 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
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Going the other way? New Jersey does not honor District of Columbia permits. See District of Columbia to New Jersey.
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