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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.

Where your Washington permit is recognized

States recognizing your Washington permit
3 states
through formal reciprocity

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

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.

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