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Reciprocity Guidelines for Arizona
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 […]
Carrying without a permit within Arizona
The State of Arizona has implemented a policy that allows anyone who legally can own or purchase a firearm to carry concealed without a permit or a license. This new policy went into effect July of 2010. Of course, there are carry restrictions where you may not carry even with a permit as outlined by […]
Applying for a Permit in Arizona
Despite the permitless carry laws within the state, Arizona does issue a concealed carry permit. The permit issuing process has not changed with the permitless carry laws. The training process has changed and the Arizona DPS department now accepts an expanded amount of training. It is possible to email to obtain an application packet which […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
Application process for a non-resident permit. To apply for the non-resident permit you can contact the Arizona DPS concealed weapons unit for an application packet. An application packet will include the following: • Application • Fingerprint cards • Address return envelope • Application instructions When requesting a packet be sure to include the return address […]
Carry Permit Limitations
Carrying in the following places is not permitted even with a concealed carry permit:● Establishments or public events where the owner or operator has made a reasonable request to remove or give them custody of the weapon including signage (note – if signage is placed then these locations are required to provide safe storage but […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
Within the State of Arizona, signs prohibiting carrying firearms do have the force of law. There are no specific requirements that the sign must meet but only must provide reasonable notice that the firearm is prohibited. Notice can also be a person standing at the entrance to the establishment. If you violate these requests you […]
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
If you are contacted by a law officer for any type of official related business you are not required to notify the officer if you are carrying a firearm. Below are the applicable laws regarding notification: 13-3102. Misconduct Involving Weapons; Defenses; Classification; Definitions 1. Carrying a deadly weapon except a pocket knife concealed on his […]
Personal Vehicle Storage Limitations
The State of Arizona law states that a property owner cannot restrict the right of a gun owner to store a firearm locked in their personal and private vehicle as long as the below restrictions have been met. 12781. Transportation or Storage of Firearms; Motor Vehicles; Applicability. (A) A property owner, tenant, public or private […]
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
Carrying a firearm is permitted in state parks, state and national forests, state WMAs and road side rest areas.