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 […]

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.  […]

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 […]

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 […]