Why Should I Get a Concealed Permit? (AZ CCW Permit)
“Do something against the law and you can end up arrested and in prison. Do something seriously wrong while trying to defend yourself from a violent criminal attack and you can end up dead.”
Learn More about the Arizona concealed weapons permit.
AZ CCW Course
If you are interested in obtaining an Arizona CCW Permit, this is the course for you.
The Arizona Concealed Carry Weapons course is a firearms safety course designed to provide a general introduction to firearms and pistol shooting along with detailed information on concealed carry law. The course curriculum includes detailed instruction in Firearms Safety, Types of Firearms, Firearm and Ammunition Selection, Firearm Maintenance, Mental Conditioning, Concealed and Open Carry Methods, Range Qualification, Personal Protection, Non-Lethal Force Options, Conditions and circumstances associated with the use of Lethal Force and Arizona Law and the legal issues related to Concealed Weapons Carry.
This course curriculum meets or exceeds all state requirements for the Arizona CCW Permit. The course is 8 hours, delivered over one day of instruction, generally either Saturday or Sunday. Participants must be at least 21 years of age. Required equipment includes an appropriate firearm (no single action revolvers), a quality, strong-side holster (no fanny packs, belly bands, shoulder or small-of-back holsters) and at least 50 rounds of ammunition.
APDI AZ CCW Course fee includes instruction, all application materials, range fee and fingerprinting. It does not include the application fee of $60 payable to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. You do not need to bring the application fee to the class."
AZ CCW Course Phoenix - Location
The AZ CCW Course is held in Phoenix at Ben Avery Shooting Facility located at 4044 W. Black Canyon Boulevard Phoenix, Arizona 85086-7043.
You will learn:
- The Four Rules of Firearms Safety
- Safe storage and handling of a firearm in the home
- Negligent discharge avoidance / maintaining control of your firearm
- Where you can and cannot legally carry a concealed firearm
- Arizona law relating to the use of non-lethal and lethal force
- When you are justified in using force to defend you or your family
- About the “Combat Triad” of Mindset, Marksmanship and Gun Handling
- How to load, unload and clear most common malfunctions of your pistol
- How to become aware of your surroundings and spot potential crime
- Life strategies to avoid becoming a victim of violent crime
- Basic firearm stance, grip and aiming techniques
Download the AZ CCW Course Brochure
