Which Multi State Conceal and Carry License is the best?

With more and more states expanding our right to bear the arms we keep, more and more local governments are honoring Conceal and Carry permits from the other states that grant them. Right now, 49 states grant some form of CCW permit to citizens (we’re still waiting on Illinois to join the club.) Some states grant permits to non-residents, and most states have slightly different requirements that must be fulfilled. Because of the differences in training and education for the permits, some states have chosen to honor a Conceal and Carry Permit from another state with similar or more stringent requirements. This is called reciprocity.

Permits from the states of Utah, Florida, and Arizona are known for bring recognized as valid in more than 30 states, and are the most common “Multi-State Permits.” Better yet, all those states issue permits to non-residents! So you can live in Minnesota, complete the training for a Florida permit, and carry in far more states than the Minnesota permit has reciprocity with.

The Utah CCW (Conceal and Carry Weapon) permit costs $65 for a 5-year license and carries a maximum reciprocity of 35 states. The Florida CCW permit is $137 for 7-years and 36 states. Arizona offers the most affordable of the Multi-State Permits and gets you reciprocity with 36 states.

So which Multi-State Conceal and Carry Permit should you apply for? Well, it all comes down to which states you want to carry in. Florida, Utah, and Arizona all offer you similar numbers of states, but the states themselves vary. The best way to find out which permit best suits your needs is to visit www.handgunlaw.us. This website will show you up-to-date reciprocity maps, allowing you to answer this question for your specific situation.