Virginia CCW Reciprocity Map
States that Honor Virginia's CCW Permit:
Alaska,
Arizona,
Arkansas,
Florida*,
Idaho,
Indiana,
Kentucky,
Louisiana,
Michigan*,
Missouri,
Montana,
New Mexico,
North Carolina,
Ohio,
Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
Tennessee,
Texas,
Utah,
Virginia,
West Virginia
* Honors RESIDENTIAL Virginia permits only.
State CCW Permits that Virginia Honors:
Alaska,
Arizona,
Arkansas,
Florida,
Kentucky,
Louisiana,
Michigan,
Minnesota,
Missouri,
Montana,
New Mexico,
North Carolina,
Ohio,
Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania,
South Carolina,
Tennessee,
Texas,
Utah,
Virginia,
Washington,
West Virginia,
Wyoming,
Frequently Asked CCW Questions:
Is a concealed handgun permit issued in another state valid or recognized in Virginia?
States with which Virginia has entered into concealed handgun permit
reciprocity agreements, or which Virginia will grant recognition, are
listed on our Reciprocity and Recognition page.
Are Virginia concealed handgun permits issued to non-Virginia residents?
Section 18.2-308, Code of Virginia, authorizes the issuance of
concealed handgun permits to non-Virginia residents. Please refer to
Nonresident Concealed Handgun Permits in this web site.
What is the legal age to purchase or possess a firearm?
A person must be at least 18 years of age to purchase a rifle or
shotgun. To purchase a handgun, you must be at least 21 years of age,
pursuant to federal law. For statutory regulations concerning underage
persons possessing firearms, refer to Virginia Code §18.2-308.7,
possession or transportation of certain firearms by persons under the
age of eighteen.
What is the legal age to purchase ammunition?
Virginia law does not address age requirements for the purchase of
ammunition. Federal law requires an individual to be at least 21 years
of age to purchase handgun ammunition, and at least 18 years old to
purchase rifle or shotgun ammunition.
What are the laws concerning knives; specifically, the carrying of a
non-concealed knife, and are there knife designs, blade sizes, etc.,
that are prohibited?
Virginia Code Section 18.2-311 describes certain weapons, including
some knives, which are illegal to possess in Virginia. Additionally,
refer to Virginia Code Section 18.2-308 for specific prohibitions
concerning concealed weapons. It is suggested that you contact your
county or city authorities to inquire as to whether or not there are
applicable local ordinances.
Is there a restriction on the number of firearms a person may purchase during any period of time?
The 1993 Virginia General Assembly amended and reenacted §18.2-308.2:2,
Code of Virginia, making it unlawful for any person who is not a
licensed firearms dealer to purchase more than 1 handgun within any
30-day period. The Virginia State Police is responsible for accepting
and processing the Multiple Handgun Purchase Application and Multiple
Handgun Purchase Certificate, when purchases in excess of one handgun
within a 30-day period can be justified. Please refer to Multiple
Handgun Purchase Applications in this web site. There is no restriction
on the number of rifles and shotguns that may be purchased during any
period of time
What about CCW and hunting
Virginia hunters with CCW permits are allowed to carry concealed personal-defense handguns while hunting