Concealed Carry Resources.

Virginia residents apply through their local circuit court. Nonresidents use the Virginia State Police process.

1. Choose your issuing officeResidents: contact the circuit court clerk for your city or county. Nonresidents: open the separate State Police guide.
2. Prepare your applicationComplete the current SP-248 form and gather accepted competency evidence and the documents listed for your application.
3. Submit to the correct agencyFollow the court or State Police submission instructions and retain a copy of your paperwork.

Renewals: Use the resident or nonresident guide that matches your permit, then follow the issuing agency’s renewal instructions.

Use the Maryland State Police Licensing Portal for a Wear & Carry handgun-permit application.

1. Review training requirementsCheck the initial or renewal training requirements and any exemption that applies to you.
2. Prepare supporting recordsGather your signed qualification record, photo, and fingerprint receipt when required by the MSP checklist.
3. Apply through the HGP processSign in to the Licensing Portal, select the appropriate application, upload your records, and monitor your account and email.

Renewals: Use the HGP renewal process and check MSP’s refresher-training and expiration instructions before submitting.

Different application: Maryland HQL uses a separate application system. Open the HQL guide if that is the license you need.

The HQL is a separate license from the Maryland Wear & Carry permit.

1. Check your application categoryRead the MSP instructions to determine whether Standard, Training Exempt, or Permit Exempt applies.
2. Complete required preparationObtain the required safety education and fingerprints, unless the relevant exemption applies.
3. Use your eMDSP accountChoose the correct HQL application, provide the requested documents, and submit through eMDSP.

Renewals: In eMDSP, choose the license-renewal option and follow the current MSP HQL renewal instructions.

MPD handles DC concealed-carry licensing and firearm registration through its Firearms Portal.

1. Review MPD requirementsCheck the licensing and registration instructions, then complete the applicable MPD-recognized training.
2. Prepare your portal applicationChoose the new or renewal application and gather your training certificate and required residency documents.
3. Complete MPD’s follow-up stepsFollow the agency’s appointment, fingerprint, photograph, and payment instructions to finish your application.

Renewals: Choose the renewal process in the MPD Firearms Portal and review its current training and submission instructions.

Training location: Trouble Defense teaches DC permit courses in Virginia. The permit application goes to DC’s issuing agency.

New Jersey’s official carry-permit portal provides separate instructions for residents and applicants from outside the state.

1. Read your applicant instructionsUse the resident, dual-resident, or out-of-state guidance and confirm the agency that should receive your application.
2. Gather the required documentsPrepare the supporting records requested in the linked NJSP instructions before starting the portal form.
3. Select the proper applicationUse the initial or renewal option specified by the portal, submit your application, and retain the confirmation.

Renewals: A permit previously issued outside this online system must use the portal’s initial-application option. Follow the portal’s instructions for your existing permit.

Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides online, in-person, and mail application options.

1. Review the FDACS checklistCheck current eligibility and acceptable training-document instructions.
2. Choose your application methodApply online or follow the FDACS directions for an appointment or a mailed application.
3. Complete the supporting requirementsProvide the required identification, training record, photo, fingerprints, and payment for your application type.

Renewals: Use FDACS’s renewal guide or renewal portal and follow the instructions that apply to your existing license.

Arizona DPS links its official permit portal for new and renewal applications.

1. Review AZDPS requirementsCheck eligibility and the accepted training evidence for your application.
2. Choose new or renewalUse the application portal linked from Arizona DPS and select the appropriate permit process.
3. Follow document and fingerprint instructionsProvide the requested records, complete any fingerprint steps, and save your submission confirmation.

Renewals: Use the AZDPS-linked permit portal and the renewal instructions for your existing permit.

Start with the county or local licensing office. NYC applicants use NYPD’s licensing instructions.

1. Identify your licensing officeConfirm where to apply and read that office’s current instructions, including any portal notices.
2. Confirm training and documentationAsk the issuing office which training records and supporting documents your application requires.
3. Submit through the instructed processFollow your office’s application and appointment steps, then keep your confirmation.

Renewals: Local license renewal and New York State Police recertification are different processes. Follow the instructions for the jurisdiction that issued your license.

NYC applicants: Read the current notices on the NYPD licensing instructions page before starting an application. Confirm that your selected training meets your issuing office’s requirements.

Maine State Police provides nonresident permits and handles resident permits for the municipalities listed in its guide.

1. Confirm the issuing agencyResidents: check the State Police town list or contact your local police or town office. Nonresidents: use the State Police packet.
2. Choose the current packetOpen the resident or nonresident new/renewal application and collect its required documents.
3. Follow the packet instructionsComplete the forms and submit the supporting records and payment to the correct issuing agency.

Renewals: Use the official new/renewal packet for your residency category and issuing agency.