Alabama

<a target=blank href=http://www.ago.alabama.gov/Page-Gun-Reprocity-Law%20>http://www.ago.alabama.gov/Page-Gun-Reprocity-Law%20</a></br> Statute: Code of Ala. § 13A-11-75</br> Issuing Authority: County sheriff</br> Cost: Varies by jurisdiction and length of time for which permit is issued</br> Length: 1-5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No</br> Note: Alabama recognizes a permit issued by any state provided that Alabama residents are required to have an Alabama permit.

Alaska

<a target=blank href=http://dps.alaska.gov/statewide/PermitsLicensing/concealedhandguns.aspx>http://dps.alaska.gov/statewide/PermitsLicensing/concealedhandguns.aspx</a></br> Statute: Alaska Stat. 18.65.700</br> Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety, apply at State Trooper office</br> Cost: Up to $99 initial/$30 renewal</br> Length: Up to 5 years (expires on the person’s birthday in the fifth year following issuance)</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No</br> Note: While a permit is available, none is required to carry concealed in Alaska

Arizona

<a target=blank href=http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Concealed_Weapons>http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Concealed_Weapons</a> Statute: A.R.S. § 13-3102, 13-3112</br> Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety, Concealed Weapons Permits Unit</br> Cost: $60 initial/$43 renewal</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes</br> Note: While a permit is available, none is required to carry a weapon in Arizona. Consult state laws on limitations on where and how weapons may be carried.

Arkansas

<a target=blank href=http://asp.arkansas.gov/services-and-programs/detail/concealed-handgun-licensing>http://asp.arkansas.gov/services-and-programs/detail/concealed-handgun-licensing</a></br> Statute: Ark. Code § 5-73-309</br> Issuing Authority: Director of Department of State Police</br> Cost: $100 plus other costs if under 65 years of age (currently $142.11), $50 plus other costs if over 65 (currently $90.61). Renewals: $35 plus other costs, with no difference based on age (currently $62.80).</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No</br> Note: Arkansas recognizes a valid permit issued by any other state. A recent statute change settled a long-standing dispute and now allows concealed carry without a permit.

California

<a target=blank href=http://oag.ca.gov/firearms>http://oag.ca.gov/firearms</a></br> Statute: CA Penal Sec § 26150, 26155</br> Issuing Authority: County sheriff or chief/head of police</br> Cost: Varies; licensing authorities application fee is limited to $100 and $25 for renewals, but statute provides for other fees (including up to $150 for any required psychological exam) and for regular increases in cost.</br> Length: 2 years maximum for civilian permit</br> Terms Of Issuance: May issue</br> Reciprocity: Not provided for</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Code appears to allow county sheriff to grant a permit to one not residing in their county if their primary place of business is there and they spend a “substantial period of time” there.</br> Note: Some changes in forms became effective January 1, 2017. New assault weapons restrictions are currently being implemented.

Colorado

<a target=blank href=https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/chpstatutes>https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/chpstatutes</a> Statute: Colo. Rev. Stat. 18-12-203</br> Issuing Authority: County sheriff</br> Cost: No more than $100 initial, $50 renewal, plus other fees</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes, but appears to apply only to resident permits</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No</br> Note: A temporary emergency permit is also available and its age limit was lowered from 21 to 18.

Connecticut

<a target=blank href=http://www.ct.gov/despp/cwp/view.asp?a=4213&q=494614&desppNav_GID=2080>http://www.ct.gov/despp/cwp/view.asp?a=4213&q=494614&desppNav_GID=2080</a></br> Statute: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-28</br> Issuing Authority: Chief of police, warden or first selectman for temporary permit, Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection (State Police) for state permit and for non-residents</br> Cost: $140 initial (appears to be $70 for local, $70 for state) plus other fees, $70 renewal</br> Length: 5 years for state; temporary permit unclear, but appear for state permit within 60 days of receiving local permit</br> Terms Of Issuance: May issue</br> Reciprocity: No</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes; statute appears to require that non-residents already be permitted by another jurisdiction, but not necessarily their home state.</br> Note: Residents must apply locally for a temporary permit prior to eligibility for state permit; out of state, apply directly to Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection (State Police). Some minor changes took effect October 1, 2016.

Delaware

<a target=blank href=http://courts.delaware.gov/superior/weapons.aspx>http://courts.delaware.gov/superior/weapons.aspx</a></br> Statute: Del. Code Title 11 § 1441</br> Issuing Authority: Prothonotary of Superior Court</br> Cost: $65 initial/renewal</br> Length: Expires on June 1; 2 years initial/3 renewal</br> Terms Of Issuance: May issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Attorney general has authority to issue a short-term permit to non-resident under very limited circumstances</br> Note: Statute allows 3-year initial permit/5-year renewal, but procedural rules only allow 2/3.

District of Columbia

<a target=blank href=http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/applying-concealed-carry-pistol-license>http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/applying-concealed-carry-pistol-license</a></br> Statute: DC Code § 22-4506, DC Code § 7-2509.02</br> Issuing Authority: Chief of Metropolitan Police Department</br> Cost: $75 application fee plus $35 for fingerprints (if not on file) and other possible fees</br> Length: 2 years (chief may limit “times of the day, week, month or year” license is effective)</br> Terms Of Issuance: May issue</br> Reciprocity: No</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes; you must either have a place of business in D.C. or a permit from another state, unless home state does not require permit</br> Note: DC limits ammo to no more than the number of cartridges required to fully load the firearm or 10 cartridges, whichever is less. The CCW statute appears to still be subject to active litigation and is therefore likely to change without notice.

Florida

<a target=blank href=http://www.freshfromflorida.com/#Concealed-Weapons>http://www.freshfromflorida.com/#Concealed-Weapons</a></br> Statute: Fla. Stat. Ch. § 790.06</br> Issuing Authority: Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services</br> Cost: $102 initial, $50 renewal (including fingerprint processing fee; renewal is $92 if non-resident)</br> Length: 7 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes</br> Note: Reciprocity appears to apply only to those with permits issued by their state of residence, but is extended to license holders under 21 if they are serving or have been honorably discharged from the military.

Georgia

<a target=blank href=http://dps.georgia.gov/georgias-firearm-permit-reciprocity>http://dps.georgia.gov/georgias-firearm-permit-reciprocity</a> (reciprocity information only)</br> Statute: O.C.G.A. § 16-11-129</br> Issuing Authority: Judge of County Probate Court</br> Cost: $30 initial/renewal plus additional fees that vary by county, $1 for temporary renewal permit</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No</br> Note: For those serving in or honorably discharged from the military, the age limit is reduced from 21 to 18.

Hawaii

<a target=blank href=http://www.honolulupd.org/information/index.php?page=gunmain>http://www.honolulupd.org/information/index.php?page=gunmain</a></br> Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-9</br> Issuing Authority: Chief of police</br> Cost: $10</br>Length: 1 year</br> Terms Of Issuance: May issue “in an exceptional case”</br> Reciprocity: No</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Appear to be provided for</br> Note: Permits appeared to be limited to carrying in the counties in which they are issued. No residence requirement appears in the statute, which also authorizes permits for certain foreign nationals.

Idaho

<a target=blank href=http://www.ag.idaho.gov/concealedWeapons/concealedWeapons_index.html>http://www.ag.idaho.gov/concealedWeapons/concealedWeapons_index.html</a></br> Statute: Idaho Code § 18-3302, § 18-3302K (enhanced permit)</br> Issuing Authority: County sheriff</br> Cost: $20 initial, $15 renewal plus additional fees</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes</br> Note: “Enhanced” permit requires training, a requirement that is otherwise discretionary with the issuing sheriff. Temporary emergency licenses are available. Pursuant to a change that became effective in 2016, state residents 21 or older may carry a concealed handgun without a permit if otherwise eligible for permit.

Illinois

<a target=blank href=https://www.ispfsb.com/Public/CCL.aspx>https://www.ispfsb.com/Public/CCL.aspx</a></br> Statute: 430 ILCS 66/10</br> Issuing Authority: Department of State Police</br> Cost: $150 initial/renewal for resident, $300 initial/renewal for non-resident</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: No</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes, if state of residence has substantially similar weapons laws</br> Note: Non-residents who may lawfully carry in their home state are not prohibited from transporting a concealed firearm within their vehicle in Illinois, but they may not remove the gun from their vehicle and may not leave it unsecured if they get out.

Indiana

<a target=blank href=http://www.in.gov/isp/3179.htm>http://www.in.gov/isp/3179.htm</a></br> Statute: Ind. Code § 35-47-2-3</br> Issuing Authority: Superintendent of State Police through local chief law enforcement officer (chief of police/sheriff)</br> Cost: $40-125 plus fingerprints (for unlimited license; qualified license is only for hunting and target shooting)</br> Length: 4 years or lifetime </br>Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes</br> Note: Out-of-state permits appear to only be issued to those with a regular place of business in Indiana.

Iowa

<a target=blank href=http://www.dps.state.ia.us/asd/weapon_permits.shtml>http://www.dps.state.ia.us/asd/weapon_permits.shtml</a></br> Statute: IA Code Sec. § 724.11</br> Issuing Authority: County sheriff, Commissioner of Public Safety for out-of-state applicants</br> Cost: $50 initial/$25 renewal</br> Length: 5 years nonprofessional, 1 year professional, duration of employment for some LE professional permits</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes, but professional permit only</br> Note: contact Commissioner of Public Safety for out of state and some professional permits. Minor wording change took effect July 1, 2016.

Kansas

<a target=blank href=http://ag.ks.gov/public-safety/concealedcarry>http://ag.ks.gov/public-safety/concealedcarry</a></br> Statute: K.S.A. § 75-7c05</br> Issuing Authority: Attorney general through county sheriff, card issued at driver’s license station</br> Cost: $132.50 initial/$25 renewal</br> Length: 4 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No</br> Note: While a permit is available, pursuant to legislation passed in 2015 no permit is required to carry concealed in Kansas.

Kentucky

<a target=blank href=http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/conceal.htm>http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/conceal.htm</a></br> Statute: KY Rev. Stat. § 237.110</br> Issuing Authority: State Police if electronic application, through county sheriff if paper application.</br> Cost: $60 initial/$60 renewal</br> Length: 5 years </br>Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No

Louisiana

<a target=blank href=http://www.lsp.org/handguns.html>http://www.lsp.org/handguns.html</a></br> Statute: La. Sec. 40:1379.3</br> Issuing Suthority: Deputy Secretary of Department of Public Safety and Corrections</br> Cost: $25 per year initial/renewal, with possible additional fees for initial, including a one-time $50 for those who have not resided in the state for the 15 years prior to application; annual cost reduced by half for those 65 and older and active military. Lifetime: 20 years prepayment for under 65, 10 years for those over 65.</br> Length: 5 years or lifetime, with statutory provision for less than 5 years, and proof of training required every five years for lifetime.</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No</br> Note: Temporary permits available for those protected by a restraining order.

Maine

<a target=blank href=http://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/licenses/weapons_permits.html>http://www.maine.gov/dps/msp/licenses/weapons_permits.html</a></br> Statute: 25 M.R.S. § 2003</br> Issuing Authority: Varies by area of residence: mayor/municipal authority, chief of local police or chief of State Police (nonresidents apply to chief of State Police)</br> Cost: $35 initial/$20 renewal ($60 initial/renewal for non-residents)</br> Length: 4 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes</br> Note: Effective October 15, 2015, no permit is required to carry concealed in Maine provided the person is 21 (or 18 with current military service or honorable discharge) and not prohibited from possessing a firearm. Reciprocity limited to permits issued by state of residence.

Maryland

<a target=blank href=http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Firearms/WearandCarryPermit.aspx>http://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/CriminalInvestigationBureau/LicensingDivision/Firearms/WearandCarryPermit.aspx</a></br> Statute: MD Code Pub. Safety § 5-306</br> Issuing Authority: Secretary of State Police</br> Cost: No more than $75 initial/$50 renewal, plus other fees</br> Length: 2 years initial (expires last day of holder’s birth month)/3 years renewal</br> Terms Of Issuance: Statute reads “shall issue,” but requires a “good and substantial” reason</br> Reciprocity: No</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Appear to provided for

Massachusetts

<a target=blank href=http://www.mass.gov/eopss/firearms-reg-and-laws>http://www.mass.gov/eopss/firearms-reg-and-laws</a></br> Statute: ALM GL ch. 140, § 131</br> Issuing Authority: Local licensing authority or colonel of State Police</br> Cost: $100</br> Length: 5-6 years; expires on applicant’s birthday</br> Terms Of Issuance: May issue</br> Reciprocity: No (limited to hunting, competition or exhibition by collectors)</bR> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes</br> Note: There are currently two different versions of Massachusetts’ CCW Statute: one in effect until January 1, 2021 (which is the one covered above), and a second that goes into effect January 1, 2021. Some minor changes for non-resident temporary permits went into effect January 1, 2017.

Michigan

<a target=blank href=http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-1878_1591_3503_4654---,00.html>http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-1878_1591_3503_4654—,00.html</a></br> Statute: Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.422</br> Issuing Authority: County clerk of court</br> Cost: $100 initial plus possible other fees and $115 renewal</br> Length: 4-5 years; expires on applicant’s birthday</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No</br> Note: Reciprocity does not appear to be extended to non-resident permits. Some minor changes took effect January 2, 2017; others are scheduled to become effective in November and December of 2018. Emergency permit is available.

Minnesota

<a target=blank href=https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/administrative/Pages/Permit-to-Carry-FAQ.aspx>https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/administrative/Pages/Permit-to-Carry-FAQ.aspx</a></br> Statute: Minn. Stat. § 624.714</br> Issuing Authority: County sheriff</br> Cost: $100 or less initial/$75 or less renewal</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes</br> Note: An emergency permit is available.

Mississippi

<a target=blank href=http://www.dps.state.ms.us/firearms/firearms-permit-unit>http://www.dps.state.ms.us/firearms/firearms-permit-unit</a></br> Statute: Miss. Code § 45-9-101</br> Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety</br> Cost: $80 initial/$40 renewal (resident over 65, renewal fee is $20), with possible other fees ($112/72 currently listed by DPS)</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes (statute allows residency requirement to be waived: DPS website, however, says they do not issue non-resident permits)</br> Note: Handguns may be carried in a purse, briefcase, or belt or shoulder holster without a permit.

Missouri

<a target=blank href=https://www.mosheriffs.com/?page_id=2334>https://www.mosheriffs.com/?page_id=2334</a></br> <a target=blank href=http://ago.mo.gov/divisions/public-safety/concealed-carry-reciprocity>http://ago.mo.gov/divisions/public-safety/concealed-carry-reciprocity</a> (reciprocity information only)</br> Statute: MO Rev. Stat. § 571.101</br> Issuing Authority: County or city sheriff or designee</br> Cost: $100 or less initial/$50 or less renewal</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No</br> Note: The legislature overrode a veto by the governor to pass a law allowing concealed carry without a permit; permit-less carry, however, is restricted in many places where those with permit may carry.

Montana

<a target=blank href=http://doj.mt.gov/enforcement/concealed-weapons>http://doj.mt.gov/enforcement/concealed-weapons</a></br> Statute: Montana Code § 45-8-321</br> Issuing Authority: County sheriff</br> Cost: $50 initial (with possible additional $5 fingerprint fee) /$25 renewal</br> Length: 4 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No

Nebraska

<a target=blank href=https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/vnews/display.v/SEC/Services|Concealed%20Carry%20Permits>https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/vnews/display.v/SEC/Services|Concealed%20Carry%20Permits</a></br> Statute: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 69-2433</br> Issuing Authority: State Patrol</br> Cost: $100 initial/$50 renewal</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No

Nevada

<a target=blank href=http://www.lvmpd.com/Permits/ConcealedFirearms/tabid/124/Default.aspx>http://www.lvmpd.com/Permits/ConcealedFirearms/tabid/124/Default.aspx</a></br> <a target=blank href=http://gsd.nv.gov/Resources/Carry_Concealed_Weapon_(CCW)_Permit>http://gsd.nv.gov/Resources/Carry_Concealed_Weapon_(CCW)_Permit</a></br> Statute: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.3657</br> Issuing Authority: County sheriff</br> Cost: $60 initial/$25 renewal, plus additional fees ($96.25/$61.25 in Las Vegas)</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes

New Hampshire

<a target=blank href=http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/ssb/permitslicensing/plupr.html>http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/nhsp/ssb/permitslicensing/plupr.html</a></br> Statute: NH Stat. 159:6</br> Issuing Authority: Local selectmen, mayor, chief of police, sheriff or designee for residents, director of State Police or designee for non-residents</br> Cost: $10 resident/$100 non-resident</br> Length: Not less than 4 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes</br> Note: Reciprocity not extended to permits issued by a state in which the permit holder does not reside. Former requirement that non-resident submit a copy of permit from their home state was eliminated due to a June 2016 State Supreme Court decision. In February 2017, New Hampshire officially became a “constitutional carry” state.

New Jersey

<a target=blank href=http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/about/fire_ag2.html>http://www.state.nj.us/njsp/about/fire_ag2.html</a></br> Statute: NJSA § 2C:58-4, NJ Admin Code 13:54-2.1</br> Issuing Authority: Apply to chief police officer/superintendent of State Police, but issued by superior court</br> Cost: $20 plus additional fees</br> Length: 2 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: May issue</br> Reciprocity: No</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes</br> Note: While the statute says that superior court “shall” issue a permit, it’s “if, but only if…satisfied that the applicant…has a justifiable need to carry.”

New Mexico

<a target=blank href=http://www.dps.state.nm.us/index.php/nm-concealed-carry>http://www.dps.state.nm.us/index.php/nm-concealed-carry</a></br> Statute: NM Stat. § 29-19-4</br> Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety</br> Cost: Not more than $100, plus fingerprint fee initial/$75 renewal</br> Length: 4 years, with refresher course required at 2 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No</br> Note: May only carry one handgun at a time, and you must qualify with highest caliber you carry.

New York

<a target=blank href=http://www.troopers.ny.gov/Firearms>http://www.troopers.ny.gov/Firearms</a></br> Statute: NY PEN Law § 400.00</br> Issuing Authority: County or city licensing officer with some procedural oversight by superintendent of State Police</br> Cost: Varies by geographic location</br> Length: Varies by geographic location, but all permits must be recertified to the division of State Police every five years.</br> Terms Of Issuance: May issue</br> Reciprocity: Statute does not appear to provide for it</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Unclear, but appears so

North Carolina

<a target=blank href=http://www.ncdoj.gov/about-doj/law-enforcement-training-and-standards/law-enforcement-liason/concealed-weapon-reciprocity.aspx>http://www.ncdoj.gov/about-doj/law-enforcement-training-and-standards/law-enforcement-liason/concealed-weapon-reciprocity.aspx</a> (reciprocity information only)</br> Statute: NC Gen. Stat. § 14-415.12</br> Issuing Authority: County sheriff</br> Cost: $80 plus up to $10 for fingerprints initial/$75 renewal</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No</br> Note: Temporary emergency permits are available.

North Dakota

<a target=blank href=https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapons-licenses>https://attorneygeneral.nd.gov/public-safety/concealed-weapons-licenses</a></br> Statute: ND Cent. Code § 62.1-04-03</br> Issuing Authority: Bureau of Criminal Investigation</br> Cost: $60 plus fingerprints and $50 testing fee initial/renewal amount unclear but appears to be $60 (plus additional testing fees for Class 1 license)</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes</br> Note: Non-resident permits limited to those living in reciprocal states who have a permit from that state. Class 1 permits have greater reciprocity recognition than Class 2 permits.

Ohio

<a target=blank href=http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/ConcealedCarry.aspx/?from=nav>http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/ConcealedCarry.aspx/?from=nav</a></br> Statute: Ohio Rev. Code 2923.125</br> Issuing Authority: County sheriff</br> Cost: $67 initial plus other possible fees/$50 renewal plus other possible fees if not a state resident for five years</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes, but appear to be limited to those employed in Ohio</br> Note: Temporary emergency permits are available.

Oklahoma

<a target=blank href=http://www.ok.gov/osbi/Concealed_Weapons_Licensing>http://www.ok.gov/osbi/Concealed_Weapons_Licensing</a></br> Statute: Okla. Stat. Tit. 21 Sec. 1290.12</br> Issuing Authority: State Bureau of Investigation, apply at county sheriff</br> Cost: $100 initial for 5 years/$85 renewal plus no more than $25 for fingerprints and $10 for photo; $200 initial for 10 years/$170 renewal</br> Length: 5 or 10 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No</br> Note: Some changes in application statute became effective November 1, 2016. Temporary permits are available for those who have been given a domestic abuse protective order.

Oregon

<a target=blank href=https://apps.oregon.gov/SOS/LicenseDirectory/Results?USStr=concealed >https://apps.oregon.gov/SOS/LicenseDirectory/Results?USStr=concealed</a> (application information by county)</br> Statute: ORS 166.291</br> Issuing Authority: County sheriff</br> Cost: $65 for initial/$50 renewal</br> Length: 4 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: No</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes

Pennsylvania

<a target=blank href=http://www.psp.pa.gov/firearms-information/Pages/Carrying-Firearms-in-Pennsylvania.aspx#.Vm4kE3j5pUQ>http://www.psp.pa.gov/firearms-information/Pages/Carrying-Firearms-in-Pennsylvania.aspx#.Vm4kE3j5pUQ</a></br> Statute: 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6109</br> Issuing Authority: County sheriff/chief of police</br> Cost: $20</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes (must have permit in state of residence if available)

Rhode Island

<a target=blank href=http://www.riag.ri.gov/Forms/BCIPermit%20Application.pdf>http://www.riag.ri.gov/Forms/BCIPermit%20Application.pdf</a> (attorney general permit)</br> Statute: R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-11, 18</br> Issuing Authority: Attorney general or local authorities including board of police commissioners/chief or superintendent of police, town clerk, etc.</br> Cost: $40</br> Length: 4 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: May issue</br> Reciprocity: No (limited reciprocity extended to those passing through the state without delay, and appears to only apply in their vehicle)</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes</br> Note: While the attorney general may issue a permit based on a “proper showing of need” under 11-47-18, 11-47-11 provides that local licensing authorities shall issue a permit to a “suitable person” with a “good” or “proper reason” for seeking a license. Non-resident applying for permit must have one issued by another state.

South Carolina

<a target=blank href=http://www.sled.sc.gov/cwp.aspx?MenuID=CWP>http://www.sled.sc.gov/cwp.aspx?MenuID=CWP</a> Statute: SC Code § 23-31-215</br> Issuing Authority: South Carolina Law Enforcement Division</br> Cost: $50 initial plus up to $5 for fingerprints/$50 renewal</br> Length: 5 years upon renewal</br Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Only if applicant owns real property (land) in South Carolina</br> Note: Reciprocity appears only to extend to resident permits

South Dakota

<a target=blank href=http://sdsos.gov/services-for-individuals/concealed-pistol-permits/default.aspx>http://sdsos.gov/services-for-individuals/concealed-pistol-permits/default.aspx</a></br> Statute: SDCL § 23-7-7</br> Issuing Authority: Secretary of state through county sheriff</br> Cost: $10 regular, $70 Gold Card, $100 Enhanced initial/renewal $10 regular, $70 Gold Card, $50 Enhanced</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No</br> Note: The Enhanced permit has additional training requirements and a fingerprint background check; effective January 1, 2017, an intermediate “Gold Card” permit became available with the fingerprint background check but without the training requirement. Both offer greater reciprocity than the standard.

Tennessee

<a target=blank href=http://www.tn.gov/safety/article/handgunmain>http://www.tn.gov/safety/article/handgunmain</a></br> Statute: Tenn. Code § 39-17-1351</br> Issuing Authority: Tennessee Department of Safety/Highway Patrol</br> Cost: $100 initial/$50 renewal, $300 initial for lifetime, $200 at renewal to upgrade to lifetime</br> Length: 8 years or lifetime (with continuing eligibility check every 5 years)</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes</br> Note: Out-of-state permits appear limited to those employed in Tennessee whose home state does not have reciprocity with Tennessee. There are currently three version of Tennessee’s CCW statute; this information is from the one that became effective January 1, 2017.

Texas

<a target=blank href=http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/chl/index.htm>http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/rsd/chl/index.htm</a></br> Statute: Tex. Government Code Sec. § 411.172</br> Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety</br> Cost: $140 initial/$70 renewal, with some possible reductions, including a 50-percent reduction for those over 60 years of age or indigent (falling below the federal poverty guidelines)</br> Length: First birthday after fourth anniversary of issuance for initial, 5 years for renewal</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes</br> Note: Changes took effect January 1, 2016, that removed the word “concealed” from the handgun statute.

Utah

<a target=blank href=http://bci.utah.gov/concealed-firearm>http://bci.utah.gov/concealed-firearm</a></br> Statute: Utah Code § 53-5-704</br> Issuing Authority: Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Identification</br> Cost: $37 initial ($47 for out of state) which includes fingerprint processing/$15 renewal (all, $15.75 if over Internet)</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes (nonresident residing in a state that recognizes Utah permit must hold permit in state of residence)</br> Note: Fees changed effective October 1, 2016.

Vermont

<a target=blank href=http://ago.vermont.gov/divisions/criminal-division/gun-laws.php>http://ago.vermont.gov/divisions/criminal-division/gun-laws.php</a></br> Statute: VT Stats Title 13 Sec. § 4003</br> Issuing Authority: No permit required or available</br> Cost: N/A </br> Length: N/A </br> Terms Of Issuance: N/A</br> Reciprocity: N/A</br> Out-Of-State Permits: N/A</br> Note: No permit required for concealed carry.

Virginia

<a target=blank href=http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms.shtm>http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms.shtm</a></br> Statute: Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.02</br> Issuing Authority: Circuit court</br> Cost: $50 or less, $100 or less for out-of-state initial/renewal</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: Yes (apply to State Police)</br> Note: Some fee waiver requirements for retired LE/military personnel change July 1, 2018.

Washington

<a target=blank href=http://www.atg.wa.gov/concealed-weapons>http://www.atg.wa.gov/concealed-weapons</a></br> Statute: Wash. Rev. Code (ARCW) § 9.41.070</br> Issuing Authority: Chief of Police/Sheriff</br> Cost: $36 initial with possible additional fees/$32 renewal</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes </br>Out-Of-State Permits: Yes

West Virginia

<a target=blank href=http://www.ago.wv.gov/gunreciprocity/Pages/default.aspx>http://www.ago.wv.gov/gunreciprocity/Pages/default.aspx</a> (reciprocity only)</br> Statute: W. Va. Code § 61-7-4</br> Issuing Authority: County sheriff</br> Cost: $75 plus additional $25 fee</br> Length: 5 years</br> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No</br> Note: The legislature overrode a veto by the governor to pass a law allowing concealed carry without a permit.

Wisconsin

<a target=blank href=http://www.doj.state.wi.us/dles/cib/conceal-carry/concealed-carry>http://www.doj.state.wi.us/dles/cib/conceal-carry/concealed-carry</a></br> Statute: Wis. Stat. § 175.60</br> Issuing Authority: Department of Justice</br> Cost: Less than $37 plus $10 cost of background check initial (currently $40 total)/less than $12 plus $10 cost of background check renewal</br> Length: 5 years</bR> Terms Of Issuance: Shall issue</br> Reciprocity: Yes</br> Out-Of-State Permits: No</br> Note: An emergency permit is available.