A question seems to come up fairly frequently regarding past felony convictions and the ability to get an Arizona CCW permit.  In most cases the questioner has had their civil rights restored, including the right to own a firearm, and they want to know if they can get a CCW permit in Arizona.
Unfortunately, for most […]

Recently I received this question regarding vehicle carry from an Arizona CCW permit holder.

Question:  I have an AZ CCW.  I have two questions on handguns I was hoping you could help answer:

Can I keep the gun in my truck’s armrest storage space with or without a […]

If you have a current Arizona driver’s license and a valid Arizona CCW permit, you can purchase a handgun in Arizona with no waiting period or additional background check.  You will still need to complete the usual transfer paperwork with the firearm dealer, but that is all.  It is also possible to do a face […]

It’s pretty simply.  Nevada has not chosen to honor the Arizona permit.  I don’t know why. We meet the same requirements in terms of training and background check.  Nevada currently only honors Alaska, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Tennessee and Utah.  Arizona currently honors permits from 26 states.  I guess we are a little more […]

As you have no doubt heard many times, the 18 to 21 year old age range in Arizona is difficult.  You are old enough to vote and die for your country but not old enough to drink.
You are in a similar type of limbo when it comes to owning a firearm.  To purchase a handgun […]

As far as concealed or open carry in a National Forest like Coronado National Forest or Tanto National Forest, you are permitted to carry your firearm.  In the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation area, there are some portions where you can legally carry your firearm and some where you cannot.  I have […]

There is no specific regulation for signage in Arizona regarding how one might prohibit a person from bringing firearms into a business, hospital or similar. 
Most of the signs say something like “No weapons are permitted on these premises” or “Carrying of any firearm, knife or other weapon of any type is prohibited […]

Arizona only recognizes non-resident CCW permits from out of state.  What that means is that as long as you are a resident of another state, hold a permit and id (like a Driver’s license) from that state, you can legally carry in AZ using the out of state permit.
When you become a […]

There is not an official study guide for the Arizona CCW written exam.  Most of the time, studying in advance is really not necessary.  If you have a good instructor, they will teach you everything you need to know in the class.  If you are really interested in getting more detailed information about the material […]

Most people have the same type of confusion about what is a ‘federal’ building.  There are clear cut examples and some more complicated ones.  The rule of thumb to follow is this:  If it is a building that houses the offices of any federal agency such as FBI, Social Security, IRS, Health & Human Services, […]