Reciprocity Guidelines for Arizona

January 8, 2016

Arizona Reciprocity

The State of Arizona honors permits and licenses from all other states. Additionally, new states are constantly being added which will honor the Arizona permit.

The State of Arizona requires that anyone who carries in the state be 21 years old.

13-3112. Concealed weapons; qualification; application; permit to carry; civil penalty; report; applicability
This state and any political subdivision of this state shall recognize a concealed weapon, firearm or handgun permit or license that is issued by another state or a political subdivision of another state if both:

The permit or license is recognized as valid in the issuing state.
The permit or license holder is all of the following: (a) legally present in this state. (b) Not legally prohibited from possessing a firearm in this state.

For the purpose of establishing mutual permit or license recognition with other states, the department of public safety shall enter into a written agreement if another state requires a written agreement.

Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a person with a concealed weapons permit from another state may not carry a concealed weapon in this state if the person is under twenty-one years of age or is under indictment for, or has been convicted of, a felony offense in any jurisdiction, unless that conviction is expunged, set aside or vacated or the person’s rights have been restored and the person is currently not a prohibited possessor under state or federal law.