Can you carry in Virginia with a New Jersey permit?
No, not with this permit.
Virginia does not honor New Jersey concealed carry permits, and Virginia requires a permit to carry concealed. Carrying on your New Jersey permit there is not lawful.
Virginia entry reviewed May 17, 2026. For planning, not legal advice. Confirm with official sources before you travel.
Virginia carry rules at a glance
Constitutional carry
No
Duty to inform
No
Magazine limit
None
Minimum carry age
21+
Permits honored here
31 states
Issue model
Shall issue
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Going the other way? New Jersey does not honor Virginia permits. See Virginia to New Jersey.
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