Pennsylvania, Virginia finalize concealed carry agreement between states
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, announced on June 11 that holders of licenses to carry firearms can carry a concealed firearm in both states.
'Shortly after taking office, I asked my staff to review opportunities to maximize reciprocity agreements with willing states and ensure all existing and future agreements protect and respect standing law and constitutional rights,' Attorney General Sunday said. 'Our research of law in both states revealed nothing conflicting that would disallow permit holders to carry in both states.'
According to the office of Attorney General, legal staff in Pennsylvania reached out to Virginia State Police officials in April 2025 to discuss renewal.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allows firearm license holders from Pennsylvania to carry a firearm concealed on their person or in a vehicle in Virginia, and license holders in Virginia to do the same. This MOU is only applicable to handguns and has requirements for the permit holders. They must be at least 21 years of age, carry photo identification, display their concealed carry permit when asked by law enforcement, and have not previously had their concealed carry permit revoked.
With this renewed agreement, Virginia is the 30th state with which Pennsylvania has concealed carry reciprocity agreements.
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