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 recently received a question from a young man who was 18 years old and interested in getting a handgun.  He wanted to know if it was OK to carry openly.  He also wanted to know if the fact that he had been charged with two misdemeanors would affect his right to own a firearm. 
Finally, […]

Question:  We have inherited a Glock pistol from a relative in Colorado.  It came with a large amount of ammo for the gun. 
Is there a law about transporting this gun and a limit on the amount of ammo for it?  It is for another relative and […]

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 […]