Arizona Gun Laws
If you’re looking to obtain a legal firearm in Arizona, here are some things about the permit process you should know:
Arizona is a shall-issue, permitless-carry state. Anyone at least 21 years old, who can legally possess a firearm, may conceal carry a firearm without a permit in Arizona. Applications for a Concealed Weapon Permit (CWP) are processed at the state level by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Is there a waiting period to buy a gun in Arizona?
No, there is no waiting period to buy a firearm in Arizona.
Is a permit required to purchase a gun in Arizona?
No, a permit is not required to purchase a handgun or long gun in Arizona.
Do you need to register handguns in Arizona?
No. Handguns, rifles and shotguns do not have to be registered in Arizona.
Who is eligible to obtain a Concealed Weapon Permit (CWP) in Arizona?
Any Arizona state resident who is at least 21 years of age, or 19 years old and in the military, can apply for a Concealed Weapon Permit (CWP).
Is firearms training a requirement in Arizona for a Concealed Weapon Permit (CWP)?
Yes, Arizona requires an applicant to complete an approved firearms-training class or meet an exemption.
What are the requirements to obtain a Concealed Weapon Permit (CWP) in Arizona?
To obtain an Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP), the applicant must:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Be a legal resident of Arizona
- Meet federal law requirements
- Not be a convicted felon, under indictment, or suffer from mental illness
- Complete an approved firearms-training program
What are the steps to obtain a Concealed Weapon Permit (CWP) in Arizona?
- Read Arizona Revised Statute Title 13, chapters 4 and 31 on the Arizona State Legislator website gov.
- Complete a firearm-training course, if required.
- Fill out an online Concealed Weapon Permit application from the Arizona State Legislator website gov. Sign and date attesting that you have reviewed and are knowledgeable of the Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13, Chapter 4 and Chapter 31. You will be notified if your application has been approved.
- Submit the application, along with your firearm-training documentation, two fingerprint cards, and fees
How much does an Arizona Concealed Weapon Permit (CWP) cost?
The fee for an Arizona Concealed Weapon Permit (CWP) is $60.
Does Arizona recognize concealed-carry permits from other states?
Yes. Arizona honors all out-of-state concealed-carry permits. Also, since Arizona has permitless carry, anyone 21 years of age and older, who can legally possess a firearm, may carry a concealed firearm without a permit.
Is Arizona a Constitutional Carry state?
Yes. Arizona is a Constitutional Carry state.
Is Arizona an Open Carry state?
Yes. Open carry is allowed in Arizona for anyone 18 years of age who can legally possess a firearm. However, some public places restrict open carry.
Is Arizona a Stand Your Ground state?
Yes. Arizona is a Stand Your Ground state. There is no duty to retreat before defending yourself.
Are AR-style and other semi-auto rifles legal in Arizona?
Yes. Magazine-fed semi-auto rifles are legal to buy and possess in Arizona.
Are high-capacity magazines allowed in Arizona?
Yes. There are no state magazine-capacity restrictions in Arizona.
Does Arizona have gun-storage laws?
No. Arizona does not have a gun-storage law.
Is Arizona a Red Flag state?
No. Arizona does not have a red-flag law.
