Washington CCW reciprocity map
See where your Washington permit is recognized, plus essential carry rules for the road, free to use and checked against official sources.
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Current permit Washington permit
Not legal advice. Carry laws change; confirm with official state sources before you travel. Washington entry reviewed May 17, 2026.
Where your Washington permit is recognized
Washington carry rules at a glance
What Washington permit holders should know
Washington only recognizes out-of-state permits from residents of those issuing states; non-resident permits are not recognized.
Notable Washington restrictions
- Honors only resident permits from reciprocal states
- Open carry legal without permit but concealed requires CPL
- No carry in bars, schools, jails, courtrooms, restricted access airport areas
Sources and review
Armanac reviewed this Washington entry on May 17, 2026. We check state police, attorney general, licensing-agency, and legislative material, and keep formal reciprocity separate from permitless carry.
Your Washington permit, state by state
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