Virginia CCW reciprocity map
See where your Virginia permit is recognized, plus essential carry rules for the road, free to use and checked against official sources.
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Not legal advice. Carry laws change; confirm with official state sources before you travel. Virginia entry reviewed May 17, 2026.
Where your Virginia permit is recognized
Virginia carry rules at a glance
What Virginia permit holders should know
Virginia State Police maintains the official reciprocity list. Open carry is legal without permit at 18+; concealed carry requires permit at 21+.
Notable Virginia restrictions
- Permit holder must carry photo ID and permit
- No carry in places of worship without good and sufficient reason (recently liberalized)
- No carry in schools, courthouses, airports, Capitol Square
Sources and review
Armanac reviewed this Virginia entry on May 17, 2026. We check state police, attorney general, licensing-agency, and legislative material, and keep formal reciprocity separate from permitless carry.
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