Archive for October, 2008

Arizona CCW and Concealed Carry of Rifles… »

By Doug Little on Oct 30, 2008 in AZ CCW Questions, Legal Issues | 0 Comments

Question:  Does the Arizona CCW apply to handguns only?  Does the CCW allow me to carry a loaded rifle with an underfold stock in a backpack?  If not, is it legal to carry such rifle in the backpack with the magazine detached?
Answer:  Actually the Arizona CCW is not restricted to handguns only.  It deals with […]

Trespassing or Burglary? »

By Doug Little on Oct 29, 2008 in Legal Issues | 0 Comments

Question:  What is walking through someone’s carport without the permission of the homeowner and getting caught by the homeowner considered?  Is it trespassing or attempted burglary?
Answer:  My first comment would be that since most carports are not enclosed structures, a burglary charge would be nearly impossible to make stick.  In my opinion, walking through a […]

Justification for the Use of Force in Self Defense »

By Doug Little on Oct 20, 2008 in Crime Avoidance, Defensive Tactics, Legal Issues, Use of Force Issues | 0 Comments

Question:  I noticed you said in a previous post that if someone swung at you, you have the right to use force to defend yourself.  What if one or more people grab you and make you fear for your safety by threatening to harm you in a non-lethal way?  Do you have the right to […]

Training Exemptions for the Arizona CCW Permit »

By Doug Little on Oct 9, 2008 in AZ CCW Questions, CCW Administrative Rules, Legal Issues | 0 Comments

Question:  I am Reserve Deputy Sheriff in CA.  What would be the best way to obtain an AZ CCW permit without going through their training and range.  Can I send proof of my background and just pay the fee and get a permit?
Answer:  Unfortunately, despite your credentials, you cannot bypass the training requirement for an […]

Legal Strength of OC Spray in Arizona »

By Doug Little on Oct 4, 2008 in Concealed Carry Techniques, Crime Avoidance, Use of Force Issues | 1 Comment

I recently received a question regarding the legally allowed strength of OC spray or “pepper spray” in Arizona.  Here in Arizona, we are fortunate to live in one of the less regulated states as far as non-lethal personal protection devices.  There is no statuatory limit to the strength of pepper spray in Arizona.
I do feel […]