Arizona Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

No.

Yes.

Shall issue.

Yes. A permit allows for the carry of firearms, both loaded and unloaded, as well as deadly weapons which includes anything that is designed for lethal use. 

[Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3101]

No, however the information is available to criminal justice agencies.

Yes, although firearms are not allowed in any building where a Federal or state office is located. See the National Parks webpage for links to each Park in Arizona.

Firearms can legally be carried in a case, holster, scabbard, pack or luggage that is carried within a means of transportation or within a storage compartment, map pocket, trunk or glove compartment of a means of transportation.

A property owner, tenant, public or private employer, or business entity shall not establish, maintain or enforce a policy or rule that prohibits a person who can legally possess a firearm from lawfully transporting or lawfully storing any firearm that is both:

1. In the person's locked and privately owned motor vehicle or in a locked compartment on the person's privately owned motorcycle; and

2. Not visible from the outside of the motor vehicle or motorcycle.

This section does not apply if, in part:

The property owner, tenant, public or private employer or business entity provides a parking lot, parking garage or other area designated for parking motor vehicles, that:

• Is secured by a fence or other physical barrier;
• Limits access by a guard or other security measure;
• Provides temporary and secure firearm storage. The storage shall be monitored and readily accessible on entry into the premises and allow for the immediate retrieval of the firearm on exit from the premises; or
• Provides alternative parking in a location reasonably proximate to the primary parking area for individuals who desire to transport or store a firearm in the individual's motor vehicle and does not charge an extra fee for such parking.

[Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-781]

Yes, without a permit for anyone that is 21 years old and legally entitled to carry a firearm. Firearms must be in plain view from outside the vehicle for anyone that is under 21 years old.

[Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3102(A)(2) and (H)]

Yes. There is full state preemption of all gun laws. In addition, Section 13-3108 provides that if a court determines a political subdivision has knowingly violated the preemption law, the court may assess a civil penalty of up to $50,000, and if a court determines that a state official enacting a law or rule knowingly violated the preemption law, that person's term may be subject to termination.

[Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3108]

No, however the information is available to criminal justice agencies.

Yes. A person commits misconduct involving weapons by knowingly entering any public establishment, or attending any public event, carrying a deadly weapon after a reasonable request by the operator, sponsor or the sponsor's agent to remove his or her weapon and place it in the custody of the operator or sponsor for temporary and secure storage of the weapon. Misconduct involving weapons is a class 1 misdemeanor.

[Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3102 & 13-3102.01]

Additionally, Arizona law permits private business owners (or their designates) to prohibit weapons from being brought onto their property, whether signs are posted or not. Failure to obey the request can result in your arrest for trespassing (ARS 13-1502/ARS 13-1503).​

No definition of brandishing was found in Arizona law. However, a person commits the crime of disorderly conduct if they recklessly handle, display or discharge a deadly weapon. Defensive displays of a firearm without justification could also be charged as aggravated assault. Defensive displays include actions such as putting your hand on a firearm while it is concealed in a pocket, sweeping the jacket to expose the firearm, or saying you have a firearm without drawing or waving it.

However, Arizona statutes specifically allow defensive displays and protect a citizen against being prosecuted for it when it is justified.

[Ariz Rev. Stat §§13-2904 and 13-421]

No.

No.

18 years old.

A person who sells or gives to a minor, without written consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian, a firearm, ammunition or a toy pistol by which dangerous and explosive substances may be discharged is guilty of a class 6 felony.

The temporary transfer of firearms and ammunition by firearms safety instructors, hunter safety instructors, competition coaches or their assistants shall be allowed if the minor's parent or guardian has given consent for the minor to participate in activities such as firearms or hunting safety courses, firearms competition or training. With the consent of the minor's parent or guardian, the temporary transfer of firearms and ammunition by an adult accompanying minors engaged in hunting or formal or informal target shooting activities shall be allowed for those purposes.

[ARS 13-3109]

For lost or stolen permits, print the Change Name/Address form, complete the appropriate section(s) and mail the form and required fee to the permit unit at the address listed on the form. A replacement permit, with a new permit number, will be generated and mailed to you.

New Permit  $60Permit Renewal  $43Replacement Permit (lost, stolen or name change)  $10

​Link to application​

For changes of address, name changes or errors, print the Change Name/Address form, complete the appropriate section(s) and mail the form and required fee to the permit unit at the address listed on the form. A replacement permit will be generated and mailed to you.

• Carry in bars/restaurants that serve alcohol? Yes, concealed carry is legal with or without a permit, unless posted and provided you don’t consume any alcohol. Arizona's statutes are contradictory as ARS § 4-229(A) indicates no permit is required to concealed carry in a bar/restaurant that serves alcohol while 4-244(29) and (30) indicate a permit is required.
• Carry in my vehicle without a permit/license? Yes.
• Carry in roadside rest areas? Yes.
• Carry in state parks, state/national forests and WMAs? Yes, although firearms are not allowed in any building where a Federal or state office is located.
• Carry in an airport? Yes, in the unsecured areas of the terminal.
• Carry in places of worship? There is no state statute prohibiting concealed carry in places of worship. However, since places of worship are private property, they may post signs prohibiting firearms.

Yes. The possession of legal weapons, devices, ammunition or magazines, which are not authorized to take wildlife, is not prohibited while hunting if the weapon or device is not used to take wildlife.

[ARS 17-305]

Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, any person may take wildlife in self-defense or in defense of another person if it is immediately necessary to protect oneself or to protect the other person. 

[ARS 17-301.01]

Yes. It is illegal to intentionally interfere with, prevent or disrupt the lawful taking of wildlife by another person.

[ARS 17-316 A]