Can you carry in Washington with a North Carolina permit?
Yes, your permit is honored.
Washington formally honors North Carolina concealed carry permits through reciprocity. Carry there under Washington law, not your home state's rules: the essentials are below.
Washington entry reviewed May 17, 2026. For planning, not legal advice. Confirm with official sources before you travel.
Washington carry rules at a glance
Constitutional carry
No
Duty to inform
No
Magazine limit
10 rounds
Minimum carry age
21+
Permits honored here
16 states
Issue model
Shall issue
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Going the other way? North Carolina honors Washington permits. See Washington to North Carolina.
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