Vermont Gun Laws & Concealed Carry Reciprocity (2026)
Quick answer: Vermont (VT) has always allowed permitless carry meaning anyone who may legally possess a handgun can carry concealed, resident or visitor, and the state issues no carry permits at all. Because there is no Vermont permit, Vermonters traveling out of state can carry only in the 29 permitless-carry states or by obtaining a non-resident permit from a state that issues them (Utah and Florida are popular choices).
📌 Reviewed against official sources: August 14, 2026 · By James Nicholas
Where your Vermont permit works (carry out)
Vermont issues no permits, so there is no Vermont license for other states to honor. Vermonters can still carry in the 28 states with permitless carry for visitors (below), or expand coverage with a non-resident permit from Utah or Florida.
Whose permits does Vermont honor? (carry in)
Vermont recognizes valid concealed-carry permits from every issuing state.
Official basis: No permit is required by anyone, so out-of-state permits are neither needed nor formally ‘recognized’ as carry rights flow from Vermont’s permitless regime, equally for residents and non-residents.
Key Vermont carry restrictions
- No duty to inform law enforcement
- Large-capacity magazine ban: >10 rounds long gun / >15 rounds handgun (13 V.S.A. § 4021); pre-2018-04-11 devices grandfathered
- Off-limits: school buildings/buses, courthouses, state buildings; posted private property
- Hospitals and polling places listed as restricted by handgunlaw.us
Duty to inform police: No.
Vermont permit basics
Vermont issues no carry permits of any kind. Vermont issues NO carry permits of any kind (handgunlaw.us rev. 2026-06-07, USCCA). VT residents traveling have no home-state permit: they may carry in other permitless states or must obtain non-resident permits from states that issue them (e.g., NH, UT, FL).
Vermont carry FAQ
Can you conceal carry in Vermont without a permit?
Yes. Vermont has always had permitless (constitutional) carry: anyone 18+ who may legally possess a handgun can carry concealed without a permit, including eligible non-residents. Standard restrictions on prohibited places still apply.
Does Vermont recognize out-of-state concealed carry permits?
Yes — Vermont honors valid carry permits from every issuing state.
Can I carry in New Hampshire with a Vermont permit?
New Hampshire has permitless carry, so you can carry there without any permit if you’re 18+ and legally eligible.
Is there a duty to inform police in Vermont?
No.
Official sources
- vsp.vermont.gov/licensing
- legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/085/04008
- legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/085/04021
- handgunlaw.us/states/vermont.pdf
- usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/vt-gun-la…
Facts on this page were checked against the sources above on August 14, 2026 including a dedicated primary-source verification pass against state statutes, attorney general and state police pages. Spot an error or a law change? Tell us and we’ll fix it fast.
Related states & resources
Neighboring states: New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts.
Tools: Interactive Reciprocity Map · Concealed Carry Reciprocity Guide · Concealed Carry by State · 2A Legal Glossary · carry gear reviews at Popular EDC.
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