Arizona Concealed Carry: Laws and Reciprocity

by | State Reciprocity and Restrictions

Last updated on February 6th, 2019 at 02:42 pm

Arizona does not require a concealed carry permit for any individual over the age of 21. Furthermore, any person over the age of 19 who can prove they have served, or are currently serving, honorably in the United States Armed Services is eligible to apply for a concealed permit from Arizona. Arizona offers concealed carry permits to both residents and non-residents to allow for reciprocity with other states.

Applications should be directed to the Department of Public Safety. A fee of $60 is required for a new concealed permit, and requires 60 days processing time and up to 15 working days to issue a permit. Competency training is required to obtain a concealed permit and any method must be approved by the Department of Public Safety. A license is valid for up to 5 years, and resident permits are accepted by 36 other states.

This information was last updated in November 2018.

Arizona Concealed Carry By The Numbers

Average Cost in Dollars

# of Other States That Accept AZ License

# of Years Valid

Minimum Age*

# of Days To Get A Permit

Reciprocity Map for Arizona

Use the tabs below to display states that will accept an Alaska concealed carry permit or those states that Alaska will honor. Click the sections below for a complete listing of states in each category, along with other relevant information.

Other States That Honor Arizona Concealed Carry
  1. Alabama
  2. Alaska – Must be of legal age to carry, and state ID required. Also honors state issued concealed carry permit.
  3. Arkansas
  4. Colorado – Resident Permit ONLY
  5. Delaware
  6. Florida – Resident Permit ONLY
  7. Georgia
  8. Idaho
  9. Indiana
  10. Iowa
  11. Kansas – Must be of legal age to carry, and state ID required. Also honors state issued concealed carry permit.
  12. Kentucky
  13. Louisiana
  14. Maine
  15. Michigan
  16. Mississippi – Must be of legal age to carry, and state ID required. Also honors state issued concealed carry permit.
  17. Missouri – Must be of legal age to carry, and state ID required. Also honors state issued concealed carry permit.
  18. Montana
  19. Nebraska
  20. New Hampshire
  21. New Mexico
  22. North Carolina
  23. North Dakota
  24. Ohio
  25. Oklahoma
  26. Pennsylvania – Resident Permit ONLY
  27. South Carolina – Resident Permit ONLY
  28. South Dakota
  29. Tennessee
  30. Texas
  31. Utah
  32. Vermont
  33. Virginia
  34. West Virginia
  35. Wisconsin
  36. Wyoming
Arizona Will Honor The Following States
  1. Alabama
  2. Alaska
  3. Arizona
  4. Arkansas
  5. California
  6. Colorado
  7. Connecticut
  8. Delaware
  9. Florida
  10. Georgia
  11. Hawaii
  12. Idaho
  13. Illinois
  14. Indiana
  15. Iowa
  16. Kansas
  17. Kentucky
  18. Louisiana
  19. Maine
  20. Maryland
  21. Massachusetts
  22. Michigan
  23. Minnesota
  24. Mississippi
  25. Missouri
  26. Montana
  27. Nebraska
  28. Nevada
  29. New Hampshire
  30. New Jersey
  31. New Mexico
  32. New York
  33. North Carolina
  34. North Dakota
  35. Ohio
  36. Oklahoma
  37. Oregon
  38. Pennsylvania
  39. Rhode Island
  40. South Carolina
  41. South Dakota
  42. Tennessee
  43. Texas
  44. Utah
  45. Vermont
  46. Virginia
  47. Washington
  48. West Virginia
  49. Wisconsin
  50. Wyoming

Under Arizona state code all valid out of state concealed carry permits are recognized.

How To Apply for an Arizona Concealed Carry License

Can I get a concealed carry permit in Arizona?
Arizona is constitutional carry state, and no permit is required to carry concealed. However, the state will issue a CCW license, on a shall issue basis to allow residents benefits of state reciprocity.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 13-3112

What is the minimum age to obtain a CCW license in AZ?
Arizona states that you must be at least 21 years old in order to obtain permit to carry concealed. However, an individual who is at least 19 years old and provides evidence of current, or prior honorable service in the United States armed forces is also eligible for a concealed permit.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 13-3112

Who issues a concealed carry permit in Arizona?
Residents of Arizona (or US Citizens) should apply with the department of public safety to obtain a concealed permit.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 13-3112

How long is an Arizona concealed carry permit good for?
Arizona concealed carry permits are valid for 5 years. However, members of the Armed Services on deployment can renew within 90 days of the end of deployment.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 13-3112

Does AZ issue concealed permits to non-residents?
According to the below section code, Arizona requires only that you be a resident of the state or a United States citizen. According to the Arizona department of public safety website, one of the following is required for proof of citizenship:

  • Certificate of Naturalization
  • Resident Alien Card
  • Record of Birth Abroad to US citizens
  • Record of Birth Abroad to Armed Forces Personnel
  • US Passport

Relevant Code(s):

Section 13-3112

Relevant Link(s)

Dept. Public Safety

How long does it take to process a concealed carry application?
According to the below code, the department of public safety will complete the investigation within 60 days from receipt of a complete application, and will issue a permit within 15 working days.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 13-3112

How much does a concealed carry permit cost?
The department of public safety is the issuing authority for an Arizona concealed carry permit. According to their website, the fee for a concealed permit is $60. However, if you are renewing your permit, the cost is only $43.

Relevant Link(s)

Dept. Public Safety

What are the accepted forms of competency training?
Arizona requires proof of competency to issue a concealed carry permit. The following are a list of accepted forms of education:

 

  • Any firearms safety or training course or class that is available to the general public
  • Hunter education or hunter safety course
  • NRA firearms safety course
  • Law enforcement firearms safety
  • Current military service or proof of honorable discharge
  • Governmental police agency firearms training course

 

Online courses are not specifically excluded, but any of the methods above should be approved by the Department of Public Safety to ensure compliance.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 13-3112

Restrictions on Carrying A Firearm in Arizona

Is Arizona an Open Carry State?
Arizona is an open carry state. Furthermore, a person who has reached the age of majority, 18 years old, can carry openly in the state.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 13-3102

Section 13-3111

Can I Conceal Carry in a Vehicle?
Arizona allows for carrying of weapons concealed in the vehicle if the person is 21 years old. However, the weapon should not be visible and must be locked in the vehicle or compartment of a motorcycle.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 13-3102

Section 12-781

Can I Conceal Carry in State Parks?
You are allowed to carry a firearm in Arizona state parks, assuming you are 21 years old and meet other requirements to carry.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 13-3108

Am I Allowed To Conceal Carry In Restaurants?
The state of Arizona requires a concealed carry permit to carry a weapon into an establishment that serves alcohol. However, any posted signage declaring the establishment gun free must be obeyed as outlined in the below codes.

“[…]A person with a permit issued pursuant to section 13-3112 who carries a concealed handgun on the licensed premises of any on-sale [alcohol] retailer that has not posted a notice pursuant to section 4-229”

Relevant Code(s):

Section 4-244

Section 4-229

Can I Conceal Carry in a Church?
Arizona does not explicitly prevent the carrying of a firearm into any place of worship as outlined in the below code. If there is signage designating that no weapons are permitted, it is illegal to bring the weapon on the premises.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 13-3102

Section 4-229

Can I Conceal Carry in a Bank?
Financial institutions are not expressly listed in the Arizona state code as an area where firearms are prohibited. However, any posted signage designating the establishment as gun free must be obeyed.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 13-3102

Section 4-229

Can I Conceal Carry in a Hospital?
Hospitals are not on the list of areas where carrying a firearm is prohibited. However, any posted signage must be obeyed that restrict your right to carry within the medical facility.

Relevant Code(s):

Section 13-3102

Section 4-229

The content of this page is for informational purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for legal council, or intended as legal advice. It is recommended that you inquire with the state about the validity of the information contained herein.

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