Concealed Carry by Returning Military Using an Out-of-State CCW Permit
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Loading ...By Doug Little on May 13, 2009 in AZ CCW Questions, CCW Administrative Rules, Out-of-State Carry
Question: I am in the military currently stationed in North Dakota and have a valid North Dakota CCW permit. Being in the military you do not have to become a resident of whatever state you are stationed in, so I never changed my residency. I am going to be moving back to AZ which is my home of residence. I have read that if you are a resident of AZ only an AZ permit is legal. Is this 100% true? And if it is, is there any leeway such as a grace period or is my ND permit not valid once I hit the state lines?
Answer: First, I want to thank you for your service to our country and to the American people. To answer your question, if you have maintained your Arizona residency and still have your Arizona driver license, you will need to get an Arizona permit when you return to the state. Arizona recognizes non-resident permits from other states but does not recognize an Arizona resident carrying an out-of-state permit. There is no ‘grace period’. You will need to take an Arizona permit course once you return. Right now, the application process takes from 8-10 weeks. If you plan to be home on leave, I’d probably invest a day and get your class behind you. Otherwise, when you get back to Arizona, you will need to take the Arizona CCW Permit course. I hope you’ll consider giving us a call.
