Question:
In Florida, one of the possible reasons why a person may be ineligible to obtain a concealed carry permit is “Being committed to a mental institution or adjudged incompetent or mentally defective.” I’m trying to translate this statement into plain English, and would appreciate your help, although I understand that you may not be familiar […]

QUESTION:  I am going to get a CCW in AZ as soon as possible, but in the meantime intend to carry openly.  Is a shoulder holster a legal way to open carry if it is outside my clothing?  Less importantly, is it a viable way to open carry?ANSWER:   Certainly a shoulder holster is a […]

As long as the misdemeanor conviction was not for any domestic violence offense, you should be able to pass the background check required to get an Arizona CCW permit or purchase a handgun.  

A question seems to come up fairly frequently regarding past felony convictions and the ability to get an Arizona CCW permit.  In most cases the questioner has had their civil rights restored, including the right to own a firearm, and they want to know if they can get a CCW permit in Arizona.
Unfortunately, for most […]

It’s pretty simply.  Nevada has not chosen to honor the Arizona permit.  I don’t know why. We meet the same requirements in terms of training and background check.  Nevada currently only honors Alaska, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Tennessee and Utah.  Arizona currently honors permits from 26 states.  I guess we are a little more […]

Arizona only recognizes non-resident CCW permits from out of state.  What that means is that as long as you are a resident of another state, hold a permit and id (like a Driver’s license) from that state, you can legally carry in AZ using the out of state permit.
When you become a […]

Most people have the same type of confusion about what is a ‘federal’ building.  There are clear cut examples and some more complicated ones.  The rule of thumb to follow is this:  If it is a building that houses the offices of any federal agency such as FBI, Social Security, IRS, Health & Human Services, […]

You will need to sign up for an Arizona CCW course.  Arizona recognizes your Michigan permit as a non-resident, but if you move here you need to take the AZ class.
Arizona’s CCW course is 8 hours in length, requires a live-fire qualification and also requires that you pass a written test.  You […]

This is a question that I get frequently.  In general, it is a good idea to have your permit number written down in a safe place in the event of a loss. Even if you don’ t have the permit number and lose your permit, it is pretty […]

The State of Arizona is a “Shall Issue” state regarding their concealed weapons permits.  This mean if you meet the requirements, the state must issue you a permit.
The following list outlines the requirements for an Arizona CCW Permit:
·      You must be 21 years old at the time of application.
·      You must be […]