How Ohio recognizes out-of-state licenses, which states honor an Ohio license, and the rules for carrying across state lines.Ohio Concealed Carry Reciprocity
Ohio CCW Reciprocity: What States Honor Your Ohio Permit
Quick answer: 33 states currently honor a Ohio CCW license. The table below lists each state. Always follow the carry laws of the state you are visiting.
| State | Honors Ohio CCW license? |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes |
| Alaska | Yes |
| Arizona | Yes |
| Arkansas | Yes |
| California | No |
| Connecticut | No |
| Delaware | Yes |
| Florida | Yes |
| Hawaii | No |
| Idaho | Yes |
| Illinois | No |
| Indiana | Yes |
| Iowa | Yes |
| Kansas | Yes |
| Kentucky | Yes |
| Louisiana | Yes |
| Maine | Yes |
| Massachusetts | No |
| Michigan | Yes |
| Minnesota | Yes |
| Mississippi | Yes |
| Missouri | Yes |
| Montana | Yes |
| Nebraska | Yes |
| Nevada | Yes |
| New Jersey | No |
| New Mexico | Yes |
| New York | No |
| North Carolina | Yes |
| North Dakota | Yes |
| Oklahoma | Yes |
| Oregon | No |
| Rhode Island | No |
| South Carolina | Yes |
| South Dakota | Yes |
| Tennessee | Yes |
| Utah | Yes |
| Vermont | Yes |
| Washington | Yes |
| West Virginia | Yes |
| Wisconsin | Yes |
| Wyoming | Yes |
Effective March 23, 2015, Ohio recognizes the concealed handgun license of any non-resident who has a valid concealed handgun license from any other state, regardless of whether Ohio has entered into a reciprocity agreement with that state.
If you plan to carry across state lines, this Ohio concealed carry reciprocity guide lays out which states honor an Ohio license and the conditions that apply.
More information can be found here: http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Concealed-Carry/Concealed-Carry-Reciprocity-Agreements
States that Recognize Ohio resident Concealed Pistol License:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- Florida
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
States that DO NOT recognize Ohio resident Concealed Pistol License:
- California
- Connecticut
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
**Again, anyone traveling in one of these states needs to check their laws, which in many instances are available on that state’s website or by calling the state’s Attorney Generals office or the office of the State Police.
Passing Through Other States that Don’t Honor Ohio Concealed Pistol License (CPL):
If you’re passing through a state that doesn’t honor the Ohio CPL, but you have a CPL for Ohio. Ensure that your pistol or gun is locked up in a locking case, in your vehicle, apart from the ammunition in the truck of your vehicle.
Federal law expressly provides that persons may carry a firearm in their vehicles while traveling through another state provided that the possession of the weapon is legal in both the states of origin and destination and the weapon is unloaded and carried in the trunk of the vehicle or a locked container other than the glove box. See 18 U.S.C.926a
Non-residents of Ohio wishing to carry a concealed pistol in Ohio:
Non residents of Ohio wishing to carry a concealed pistol in Ohio under the license of another state may do so, as long as they are temporarily in Ohio. No matter what license you carry, you must obey Ohio’s laws while in Ohio.
Concealed Weapon Permit Reciprocity
If you are an Ohio resident with an Ohio concealed pistol permit and want to carry your pistol into another state you are strongly encouraged to contact that state for information on their concealed pistol law. An Ohio CPL permit does not supersede any other state’s law or CCW requirements.
Source & further reading: this overview is kept current against the CCW Hub Ohio Concealed Carry Guide — a regularly updated, statute-cited reference. Always verify current law before you carry.