Question:  What are some things to look for in a holster for carrying concealed in Arizona?  Any preferences or advice you might have?
Answer: There are many factors to consider when making a holster selection for concealed carry.  Let’s talk about the general issues and then we can deal with a few issues that might be [...]

Question:  The current version of the parking lot law states that firearms may be restricted in a parking lot if  “A property owner provides a parking lot or garage that is secured by a fence or other physical barrier, has limited access using a security guard or other security measure or if they provide secure [...]

Question:  I recently purchased a Springfield Armory 1911 Mil Spec. My intended use for it is the defense of my family while on remote desert trips. I took your excellent CCW class and I’m very experienced in gun safety, but this is my first 1911.  The internet blogs are full of conflicting opinions about the [...]

Question: To whom it may concern: My husband and I live in Florida.  We are going to be traveling to the State of Arizona. We both are CCW Permit holders . My first question to you is, what is the law for carrying a concealed handgun while on vacation? Two, is there any law forbids [...]

Question:  My question is the legal implication if any to have work done on your trigger to make it easier to squeeze or to “lighten” it up. I have heard on many “legal” discussions that in the event of a shooting, the prosecutor not only is trying to prove you acted irrationally but may use [...]

Question:  What’s your opinion on open carry. Do you think it makes you a “target” in sticky situations and do you think it’s dumb to let all the world know you’re armed.  Also when carrying open or concealed is it always best to carry loaded and ready for action with the pull of the trigger?
Answer: [...]

Question:  I am 18 years old and I am turning 19 this March. My father gave me a handgun for Christmas. If I carry it in a holster under the seat of my vehicle. Will that be considered concealed? Will I be arrested just for keeping a gun in a holster under my seat? I [...]

I recently received a question regarding the legally allowed strength of OC spray or “pepper spray” in Arizona.  Here in Arizona, we are fortunate to live in one of the less regulated states as far as non-lethal personal protection devices.  There is no statuatory limit to the strength of pepper spray in Arizona.
I do feel [...]

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 [...]

Question: As a new CCW permit holder, and a woman of, shall we say, ample curves, I’m finding it difficult to manage concealed carry.  Arizona temperatures don’t lend themselves to covering garments, and my curves make IWB carry difficult and conspicuous (unless I opt for very baggy clothing, not appropriate in my professional and social [...]