State Legal Statute Source:
State Department Locations:
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Attn: Concealed Weapons Permit Unit
P.O. Box 6488
Phoenix, Arizona 85005
Phone: (602) 256-6280 and (800) 256-6280
Fax: (602) 223-2928
Email: ccw@dps.state.az.us
Arizona Attorney General
1275 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone: (602) 542-4266 and (888) 377-6108
Permit Costs & Info:
Open Carry Information:
Arizona is one of our "Gold Star" open carry states. There is complete state preemption of all firearms laws, open carry is common and law enforcement is well educated as to its legality. NOTE:Tribal reservations have their own laws and should be avoided or researched prior to visiting. Please see: http://opencarry.org/
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Arizona CCW Reciprocity Map
States that Honor Arizona's CCW Permit:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado*, Delaware, Florida*, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas*, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan*, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming
* Honors RESIDENTIAL Arizona permits only.
State CCW Permits that Arizona Honors:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming,
Frequently Asked CCW Questions:
What about the renewal?
The 47th Legislature, Second Regular session has adjourned! This means that House Bill 2074 (no renewal training) will go into law (amending ARS Title 13-3112) on the 21st of September 2006. Starting on that date you may submit a "renewal packet" to the Concealed Weapon Permit Unit. Your packet needs to include, 1) Application (check the renewal box). 2) completed fingerprint card. 3) a money order, cashiers check, or certified check for $65.00 (payable to AZ DPS). You may voluntary take the renewal course through a training organization of your choice.
Does this mean permit holders do not have to take the renewal class to renew their permit?
Once this law takes effect (likely sometime in August or September 2006), it appears that permit holders are no longer required to take the 2-hour renewal class to renew their permit. Applicants will simply submit a renewal packet
Does this mean that AZ permits are good forever? Are they "lifetime permits" now?
No, permits must be renewed every five years (or four years for permits issued before August 12, 2005), but no 2-hour training class is required now. The current plan is that permit holders will obtain the renewal packet from existing CCW instructors or they may get them from DPS via mail (or in person). A fillable application on the website has been discussed as well. The applicant will mail the completed packet to DPS along with the appropriate fee and a fingerprint card (unless it is their 2nd or subsequent renewal, then no fingerprint card is required). Note - Every renewal for at least the next four years or so requires a fingerprint card.
Will all other State's permits will be recognized here in AZ?
If the permit and permit holder meets these conditions:
1. The permit or license is recognized as valid in the issuing state.
2. The permit or license holder is all of the following:
(a) Not a resident of this state.
(b) Legally present in this state.
(c) Not legally prohibited from possessing a firearm in this state.
This means all government (state, county, city) issued bonafide CCW permits will be recognized in AZ if held by a nonresident AND the permit is valid throughout the state of issue. AZ residents MUST carry concealed using an AZ permit - no other permits will be legal, even if there was a previously signed reciprocal agreement. The DPS will enter into new written agreements with states that require a written agreement. Bottom line: AZ residents cannot use another state's permit to carry concealed in AZ.
Will there be a window or grace period when the new law takes effect (90 days prior to or 60 days after my current permit expires) so I don't have to take the training?
The current law requires renewal applicants to take a 2 hour course. After the 21st of September the ARS 13-3112 (Concealed Carry) is amended to remove the requirement to take the 2 hour course. If your permit expires close to the 21st of September you have the option of allowing your permit to expire and renew after the law is amended. We will allow you 60 days after your permit expires to renew. If you go past the 60 day window you will have to start the process all over as a new applicant.
What else does HB 2074 do?
HB 2074 does the following: It eliminates the 2-hour training requirement; It better protects all records on CCW permit holders and instructors; It creates "universal" recognition of all states' permits (conditionally); It eliminates confusing language pertaining to reciprocity/recognition; and makes a technical change related to LEOSA statutes. By creating universal recognition of permits, this will (presumably) add a number of new states that will recognize the AZ permit.
Is there a local resource for CCW Questions?
http://arizonaccwpermit.com/
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