Question: My mother is over 65 and in ill health and has been tormented by numerous attempts by someone to either (peep) in her windows; tamper with the windows, etc.  She is thinking of purchasing a firearm for protection since my father, who is 73 and still works, travels away from the home 4 days [...]

Question:  I am a Snowbird with an IL driver license and Arizona ID.  If I carry my Arizona ID with my Arizona CCW am I permitted to carry in states that recognize the Arizona CCW Permit?
Answer: As long as the state recognizes a ‘non-resident’ permit, then you can carry a firearm using your Arizona CCW [...]

Question: I was suspended from my job for carrying a concealed weapon even though I possess a CCW permit.  I work in a restaurant/bar and it is not posted anywhere on the premises that firearms are not permitted.  Am I in the wrong?
Answer: Unfortunately, you probably did carry both in violation of the company’s policy [...]

Question: There have been burglaries in the area. We have mace.  If we are approached in our yard, can we use the mace for protection if we feel threatened?

Answer: Generally speaking, you could only use mace or pepper spray in response to an imminent physical threat.  You would need to be justified in using physical [...]

Question: I am a retired Supervisory (GS-14)Border Patrol Agent (21+years and in good standing). I carry my retired credentials from the Department of Homeland Security. I have a Border Patrol firearms instructor certification until 2012. I have also just obtained a license as an armed security guard for AZ. Can I carry concealed or do [...]

Question: I have a concealed weapons permit in AZ.  I work for the Sheriff’s office in AZ as a detention officer.  Can I carry in Durango, CO while on vacation?
Answer: You can legally carry in Colorado on your Arizona permit.  You will need to carry in compliance with Colorado law.  I’d suggest that you [...]

Question: I recently got married but I also moved a couple weeks ago to Colorado. Where do I start? What forms do I fill out? Do I have to take a class again in Colorado and do it all over? If you can let me know I would appreciate it, I want to be valid. [...]

Question:
I currently have a misdemeanor for theft, and I am aware that this prohibits me from renewing my AZ DPS Guard Card, does it also prohibit me from getting my CCW?
If it does, will it still do so if I get it set-aside? Also, a bit off-track, but do you know if my Guard [...]

Question:  A local city PD said it is illegal to carry a handgun in a holster visible on your side while in a car without a CCW.  DPS said it is legal to do this.  I was also told this is open to interpretation.  Who is right?
Answer: You have discovered one of the ‘interpretive’ areas [...]

Question:  My Dad is ill in New York and has a pistol permit there.  If something happens to him, how do I get the handgun back to Arizona.  I have a CCW here in Arizona.
Answer:  Under federal law you would normally be required to transfer the firearm using a federally licensed firearms dealer.  One of [...]