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Firearms Transfers - How to do it right! »

Question: When shipping firearms to another Arizona resident do I have to send it to an FFL or can I ship it directly to the other resident? I assume since I can sell it without any paper work to another resident I can just ship it to him but cannot find any information on the […]

Carpooling with someone who is a “Prohibited Possessor” »

Question:  I recently starting carpooling (in my vehicle) with a co-worker.  I found out he has a felony conviction from about 8 years ago.  I have a valid CCW and want to know how, if at all, this poses a problem for me and or him being in a vehicle with a concealed weapon.

Answer:  The answer to the […]

Concealed Carry in New Mexico with an Arizona CCW Permit… »

A questioner writes:  “Is my Arizona CCW Permit valid in New Mexico?”

New Mexico does recognize the Arizona CCW Permit for non-residents visiting their state.  

The biggest thing to remember when carrying on a non-resident permit is that you must abide by the laws of the state you are visiting, not the state where your permit […]

Handgun Ownership at Age 18 with Complications… »

I recently received a question from a young man who was 18 years old and interested in getting a handgun.  He wanted to know if it was OK to carry openly.  He also wanted to know if the fact that he had been charged with two misdemeanors would affect his right to own a firearm. 
Finally, […]

Transportation of Ammo and Firearms Across State Lines… »

Question:  We have inherited a Glock pistol from a relative in Colorado.  It came with a large amount of ammo for the gun. 
Is there a law about transporting this gun and a limit on the amount of ammo for it?  It is for another relative and […]

Arizona CCW Permit and Citizen’s Rights »

I received a question asking if a person applying for and receiving a CCW Permit gave up any of their legal rights as a result of having an Arizona CCW permit.
The short answer that you do not give up any of your legal rights by obtaining an Arizona CCW Permit.
Arizona is an ‘open carry’ state.  […]

Safety Ammo for Apartments or Multi-Family Dwellings »

A questioner writes:  “I recently purchased a 9mm Kahr PM9 for concealed carry and home defense. I live in an apartment and would like to get ammunition that will not put others in the complex in danger. I am looking at Mag-Safe but have read mixed reviews about the functioning in autos. Thank you for […]

Arizona CCW Permits and Active Duty Military Personnel »

Recently I have had a several questions from active duty military folks regarding concealed carry in Arizona.  I decided to combine the last few questions into a single post to explain how it works for those of you who are stationed here or have some general questions about the need for or the renewal of […]

Handgun Carry While Hunting in Archery Only Season »

A reader recently raised an excellent question. He had read that it was illegal to carry a firearm during a ‘Bow Only’ hunting season. He was concerned that there was an apparent contradiction in Arizona law regarding legal open or concealed carry for self protection and the prohibition of carrying a firearm during […]

Felony Arrest with No Conviction - Can I Get an Arizona CCW? »

I received a question recently regarding felony arrests and whether or not someone who had been arrested but not convicted could get an Arizona CCW Permit.
If you were arrested for felony charges, but those charges were dropped and you were never convicted of a felony, then you can get a CCW permit in Arizona.
As a […]