North Carolina honors any valid concealed handgun permit issued by another state under G.S. 14-415.24(a). The pre-2011 "substantially similar" qualification...
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Where your North Carolina permit is valid
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States honor your NC permit
Recognition
Honors All States
Do not carry on your NC permit in these states. Laws change, always verify before traveling.
Important Reciprocity Notes
Reciprocity information last verified: May 2026. Always verify current laws before traveling with your firearm.
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