Can you carry in Virginia with a Rhode Island permit?
No, not with this permit.
Virginia does not honor Rhode Island concealed carry permits, and Virginia requires a permit to carry concealed. Carrying on your Rhode Island 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? Rhode Island does not honor Virginia permits. See Virginia to Rhode Island.
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