Washington Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Practice Exam

What is required to carry a concealed pistol in another state with which Washington has reciprocity?

1. Washington CPL only

2. The other state's permit

3. Both Washington CPL and the other state's permit

4. No additional permit is required

The correct answer is: Both Washington CPL and the other state's permit

Washington has reciprocity with other states, which means that the other states have agreed to recognize Washington's concealed pistol license (CPL). However, each state may have different requirements for carrying a concealed pistol. Therefore, in order to carry a concealed pistol in another state, you will need to have both a Washington CPL and the other state's required permit. Just having a Washington CPL or the other state's permit alone is not sufficient for carrying a concealed pistol in another state with which Washington has reciprocity. And, no, you cannot just rely on the reciprocity agreement and not have any permit at all, as this would be breaking the law in the other state.