Question: I am a retired Supervisory (GS-14)Border Patrol Agent (21+years and in good standing). I carry my retired credentials from the Department of Homeland Security. I have a Border Patrol firearms instructor certification until 2012. I have also just obtained a license as an armed security guard for AZ. Can I carry concealed or do [...]

Question: I have a concealed weapons permit in AZ.  I work for the Sheriff’s office in AZ as a detention officer.  Can I carry in Durango, CO while on vacation?
Answer: You can legally carry in Colorado on your Arizona permit.  You will need to carry in compliance with Colorado law.  I’d suggest that you [...]

Question:
I currently have a misdemeanor for theft, and I am aware that this prohibits me from renewing my AZ DPS Guard Card, does it also prohibit me from getting my CCW?
If it does, will it still do so if I get it set-aside? Also, a bit off-track, but do you know if my Guard [...]

Question: Can you apply for a residential permit by merely owning property in Arizona or do you need to apply for non residential status?  The reason for the question being the residential permit gives you more states that recognize your Arizona permit.
Answer: In terms of the issuance of the Arizona CCW permit, there is no [...]

Question:  If I purchase a gun from a private seller in Arizona and my drivers license in from Nevada and I live seasonally in Arizona, is it legal?
Answer: Under the letter of the law, you may not engage in a face to face transfer in Arizona.  Since you maintain your official resident status in Nevada, [...]

Question:  Can a felon that was convicted of a drug offense after so many years have their right to own a gun restored?
Answer: Assuming that your felony was non-violent, you may petition the court to expunge or set aside your conviction.  This is a process that you would typically hire a lawyer to handle for [...]

Question:  Is it legal for my 20-year-old son who is married to have a shotgun in his apartment? I have his 16-gauge and double-barreled shotguns. He asked me to give him the 16-gauge for home protection (they live in Tucson, AZ). My husband wants to let him have it but I need answers to a [...]

Question:  I am a Texas resident, but working in Utah.  I purchased 2 firearms while in Utah.  I am going back to Texas, but have to drive through Arizona, and New Mexico.   What are the laws for those particular states regarding transporting firearms through them?

Answer:  Thanks for your question.  While I’m sure you have [...]

Question: We are planning a trip to Monument Valley and the surrounding tribal lands.  What are the CCW and open carry rules in all these various areas?

Answer: Here is a link to list of Indian Nations in Arizona and whether they recognize the AZ CCW permit or not.  As far as open carry,  you would [...]

Arizona recognizes all other states valid concealed carry permits that meet the following conditions:

Arizona and any political subdivision of Arizona stall recognize a concealed weapon, firearm or handgun permit that is issued by another state or political subdivision of another state if both:

The permit or license is recognized as valid in the issuing state.
The permit [...]