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 […]

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 […]

Can a non-resident of Arizona apply for and receive and Arizona CCW Permit?
Absolutely! In Arizona, non-residents meeting all the requirement for an Arizona CCW Permit will be issued one.
Any applicant for an AZ CCW Permit must meet the following requirements:

Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident alien.
Must be lawfully present in the […]

I recently received a question regarding any recent changes in the law regarding concealed carry in establishments that serve alcohol.
Unfortunately, the law has not changed. It is absolutely still illegal to carry a firearm in any establishment that serves alcohol for consumption on the premises. The proposed legislation to allow this […]

A reader sent me a question regarding the legality of having firearms in a household where there is a convicted felon. The specific question was:

“I have a valid Arizona CCW and want to keep a pistol in the house. My wife was convicted of a felony 15 years ago. Is it legal […]

This week I had a question come in about concealed carry and open carry in Arizona. The question was basically this: Since Arizona has open carry is there any restriction on AZ CCW permit holders regarding open carry?

I thought it was an interesting question that deserved some clarification, particularly since […]

I received a question from a gentleman who will be doing some active duty military training here in Arizona. He asked if his Oklahoma carry permit would allow him to carry in Arizona.
The short answer is that any active duty military personnel with an out-of-state permit recognized by Arizona can legally […]

As a result of the continuing outstanding efforts of the Arizona Citizens Defense League (AZCDL), there have been a number of changes and additions to the laws relating to either obtaining or renewing an AZ CCW Permit.

SB 1070

In Senate Bill 1070, signed by Governor Napolitano on June 10, 2008, the law regarding CCW renewal was […]

A questioner wanted to know if he could carry his firearm with him on his upcoming trip to Los Angeles. He is an Arizona CCW Permit Holder and wanted to know what his options for carry in California were.

The short answer is “No Carry in California”. California does not recognize the Arizona CCW […]

I recently got a question from a gentleman who was asking about whether or not an employer could legally prohibit a person from keeping a firearm in their locked vehicle while at work. He specifically asked about keeping the gun in the car unloaded and out of sight. He also asked about the […]