Maryland does not accept any other state's conceal carry license or permit.   To obtain a Wear and Carry Permit, one MUST specifically obtain a license from the state of Maryland directly.  This permit can last a total of 2 years. The latest changes in firearm laws will go into effect on October 1, 2023. The laws are extremely restrictive and should be reviewed before exercising the second amendment rights.  Maryland is a shall issue state, and the state has resident and non-resident wear and carry permits.  

Virginia does accept conceal carry licenses or permits from other states. Although not codified by statute, Virginia case law supports self-defense, a version of the castle doctrine and stand your ground in certain circumstances. There is no duty to retreat, and you can defend yourself at any location you are legally permitted to be.  This Virginia Handgun permit can last a total of five years. The latest changes in firearm laws will go into effect on October 1, 2023. The laws are extremely restrictive and should be reviewed before exercising the second amendment rights.  Maryland is a shall issue state, and the state has resident and non-resident wear and carry permits.  

Arizona does accept conceal carry licenses or permits from other states, but they also have one of the most extensive reciprocity programs in the nation. Arizona is a Castle Doctrine state and state laws effectively allow people to stand their ground. There is no duty to retreat before defending yourself if you are in a place where you may legally be and you are not engaged in an unlawful act.  This Arizona permit Conceal weapon last a total of five years. Arizona is a shall issue state, and the state has resident and non-resident permits.  

Florida is a shall issue state.  There are some states that Florida does accept reciprocity for of conceal carry licenses, but the laws are often complicated.  Florida often requires a person to live in the state the license is held.  It is a much better option, to obtain a Conceal Weapon License from Florida directly.  Florida is a Castle Doctrine state. Under Florida law, there is no duty to retreat if you are attacked in any place you have a lawful right to be. Instead, you may stand your ground and meet force with force, including deadly force, if you reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent death or great bodily harm to yourself or others.   This Florida Conceal Weapon License will last a total of seven years. The latest changes in firearm laws will go into effect on July 1, 2023. Florida will transition to constitutional carry state.  Florid has resident and non-resident conceal weapons license.