Question: “I carry a modern double-action semi-automatic with a 13lb DA pull/6lb SA pull and decocker. I have lots of belt holsters for this gun but have found over the last several years that they are too bulky for CCW in the summertime in Phoenix. I have gotten very comfortable with behind the […]

Many students are curiousabout the laws concerning carrying a firearm in a vehicle. Since Arizonapermits “open carry” of a firearm, you can legally carry a firearm inany permitted location, as long as the firearm is in plain view.
This includes your vehicle.As long as a casual observer can see you have an unconcealed firearm, you […]

This is a question I get from a lot of students…they are new shooters and want to improve their accuracy. From my perspective, the thing that can affect your accuracy the most is your ability to control the trigger. When you think about it…the only thing that moves when you shoot are […]

I’ve received a number of questions from students regarding what they can do to improve their handgun marksmanship.  In response, I thought I would put together a series of posts that deal with the level of accuracy that you should reasonably achieve before you can realistically expect to defend yourself with a handgun and then […]

The Arizona Department of Public Safety has announced several changes to the application and renewal process for the AZ CCW permit. It is all good news! First, the application fee will drop to $60 on October 1st, 2007. Second, effective December 31, 2007, the requirement to submit a fingerprint card with your […]

Question:
(1) Before I take the course, please tell what other weapons besides firearms that the AZ CCW Permit covers.
(2) Can you also please tell me what of these weapons are or are not legal to carry:
Batons
Compact Batons
Blackjacks
Knives and what limits if any, like (A) having brass knuckles built in, (B) automatic knives, (C) […]

Recently, I received a question on another CCW site that I work with. I thought it was a good question and decided to post the question and answer here as it is very relevant to general AZ CCW information.Question: I have been told at two places I can’t open carry. Whole Foods […]

Recently, I was reading a short article on why that author carried a gun.  In my opinion it was thought provoking, so I thought I would post it here for your comments.  It is written by a gentleman named Marko Kloos and was originally entitled “Why the Gun IS Civilization”.”Human beings only have two ways […]

Recently, I had a reader email me with the following excellent question: “Hi, I was wondering if I need a CCW to carry an unloaded AR-15 in public, more specifically to a private residence (with a small gathering). It is legally registered to me. Would there be any issues if there were […]