Arizona Concealed Carry Reciprocity Map & Gun Laws

Yes. There is no statute prohibiting the purchase or use of pepper spray in Arizona.

No.

Shall issue.

No.

Yes.

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)]

Arizona statutes don't specifically address firearms at hotels. Please note that each hotel develops their own policies and the individual hotel should be contacted to inquire about it's concealed  carry policy. See the Handguns at Hotels page for additional information.

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 concealed carry is legal with or without a permit, unless posted and provided you don’t consume any alcohol.

[Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 4-229(A), 4-244(29)(c), (30)(c) and 4-244(31)]

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.

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

No consumption allowed.

[Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 4-244(31)]

As a responsibly armed American, regardless of the laws in your state, it is unwise to carry while under the influence of any substance that could impair your judgement, slow your reaction times or impact your decision-making abilities. Any decision you make while carrying a firearm could have life-altering consequences.

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]

Yes.

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]

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]

No.

No. Private firearms transfers are not subject to a background check requirement, although federal and state purchaser prohibitions, including age restrictions, still apply. It is recommended that you retain any sales receipts to prove ownership of the gun.

Yes. Permitless carry is allowed in Arizona for anyone legally entitled to carry a firearm.

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.

Arizona doesn't distinguish between resident and non-resident for permits, so the process is the same for everyone. It should be noted that there is no requirement for out-of-state applicants to obtain training in the state of Arizona or apply in person. If the applicant can demonstrate competence with a handgun through one of the approved methods identified in the training requirements section in their home state, they may request an application through email and submit it via the mail.

75 calendar days

5 years

An applicant must:

• Be at least 21 years old or 19 for active military and veterans;
• Be a resident of Arizona or a U.S. citizen;
• Not be unlawfully present in the United States;
• Have completed an approved firearms training class or meet an exemption;
• Have no pending charges;
• Not be under indictment or not have been convicted of a felony (with some exceptions);
• Not suffer from mental illness and not have been adjudicated mentally incompetent or committed to a mental institution; and
• Meet federal law requirements.

*Consult with an attorney if you have any questions about your eligibility. If you don’t have an attorney, you can find one by contacting the State Bar of Arizona.

• The grounds of any public school (handguns inside of vehicles must be unloaded before entering school grounds. If you have to exit your vehicle, the handgun must be unloaded and secured within the vehicle out of plain view);
• Any establishment or event open to the public where the operator makes a reasonable request for you to give him or her custody or remove the weapon from the premises (a sign would qualify for such request. By law, cities and counties are required to offer on-site storage if they ban weapons, but not all are in compliance);
• Polling places on election day;
• Nuclear or hydroelectric generating stations;

[ARS 13-3102]

• Any public college or university where the carrying of deadly weapons or firearms has been prohibited by the governing board [Ariz. Admin. Code § 7-4-102(3)];
  • The three Arizona State Universities (except in a locked and privately owned motor vehicle or in a locked compartment on the person's privately owned motorcycle, and not visible from the outside) [Arizona Board Of Regents Policy 5-303(3)];
• On the premises on an on-sale liquor retailer while consuming alcohol or where the retailer who has posted a sign prohibiting weapons [Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 4-244(31)];
• Correctional facilities [Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 13-2505];
• Indian reservations (check with the tribe);
• Game preserves;
• Secure areas of airports;
• Any place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by federal law or state law or regulation.

Most types of knives are legal and can be carried concealed, except in a vehicle when committing a serious offense, violent crime or felony. There is a duty to inform if asked by law enforcement. It is illegal for anyone under 21 to carry a concealed knife in a vehicle. Deadly weapons may not be possessed in a polling place on any election day or on school grounds.

[ARS §13-3102]

Yes. See references in previous section.

While Arizona has no known mask restriction laws relating specifically to the carrying of firearms, masks may be considered an aggravating circumstance if charged with another crime.

[Az. Rev. Stat. 13-701(D)(26)]