Can you carry in Pennsylvania with a Virginia permit?
Yes, your permit is honored.
Pennsylvania formally honors Virginia concealed carry permits through reciprocity. Carry there under Pennsylvania law, not your home state's rules: the essentials are below.
Pennsylvania entry reviewed May 17, 2026. For planning, not legal advice. Confirm with official sources before you travel.
Pennsylvania carry rules at a glance
Constitutional carry
No
Duty to inform
No
Magazine limit
None
Minimum carry age
21+
Permits honored here
30 states
Issue model
Shall issue
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Going the other way? Virginia honors Pennsylvania permits. See Pennsylvania to Virginia.
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