By Doug Little on Sep 28, 2009 in Federal Firearms Laws, Firearms Safety, Firearms Transfers, State Firearms Laws | 2 Comments
Question: I am a Texas resident, visiting my father in California. I would like to take back two 22-caliber rifles, one very old .410 shotgun, and possibly an air powered bb gun to Texas. My vehicle is a crossover SUV and there is not trunk. It has been a long time since I lived in [...]
By Doug Little on Sep 14, 2009 in AZ CCW Questions, Equipment Reviews, Firearms Safety, Kids and Guns, Vehicle Carry | 2 Comments
Question: I have an AZ CCW. When I go to the post office with my daughter what do I need to do? I can’t hide the gun in the car if she does not have a CCW. What would you suggest I do? The same thing goes any time I am with family and need [...]
By Doug Little on Aug 14, 2009 in AZ CCW Questions, Firearms Safety, Second Amendment Issues, State Firearms Laws | 0 Comments
Question: I represent a doctors office. We have a patient that has a permit and carries a gun into our office. We are not really comfortable with that and would like to put up a sign requesting patients to not carry in our office. Is that OK? We do not want to violate anyone’s rights?
Answer: [...]
By Doug Little on Aug 14, 2009 in AZ CCW Questions, Firearms Safety, State Firearms Laws | 0 Comments
Question: Is there anything in Arizona law that requires someone to attend gun safety training if they are going to be carrying a weapon inside an adult entertainment establishment where alcohol is not served? (not concealed, but in open). Are guns allowed if there is alcohol in the building after hours?
Answer: I am not [...]
By Doug Little on Aug 9, 2009 in AZ CCW Questions, Firearms Safety, Kids and Guns, Vehicle Carry | 0 Comments
Question: If I am in my vehicle, and I have CCW permit but my passenger does not, I understand that it is unlawful to have a concealed firearm that is “immediately accessible” to either of
us. The answer to the following question seems obvious but thought I’d ask: I assume that this applies to minor passengers [...]
By Doug Little on May 27, 2009 in AZ CCW Questions, Concealed Carry Techniques, Defensive Tactics, Firearms Safety, Firearms Training | 2 Comments
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 [...]
By Doug Little on May 11, 2009 in AZ CCW Questions, Concealed Carry Techniques, Firearms Safety | 3 Comments
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 [...]
By Doug Little on Mar 12, 2009 in Concealed Carry Techniques, Equipment Reviews, Firearms Safety, Legal Issues | 2 Comments
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 [...]
By Doug Little on Mar 3, 2009 in AZ CCW Questions, Concealed Carry Techniques, Firearms Safety, State Firearms Laws | 3 Comments
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: [...]
By Doug Little on Feb 17, 2009 in Federal Firearms Laws, Firearms Safety, Legal Issues | 0 Comments
Question: How old do you have to be to buy ammunition in Arizona?
Answer: The answer depends on the kind of ammunition you wish to purchase. To purchase handgun ammunition from a federally licensed firearms dealer, you must be 21 years old. Unlicensed person (private sellers) cannot sell handgun ammunition to anyone under the age of [...]