CARRY STATUS
CONCEALED101WEST REGION · AZ
Arizona
Concealed Carry Guide
Arizona allows permitless concealed carry for qualifying adults. The Department of Public Safety also issues an optional concealed-weapons permit.
Before you rely on this guide
This is a plain-language starting point, not legal advice. Eligibility, restricted locations, local rules, court orders, and reciprocity can change. Confirm the current law with the official agencies linked on this page.
AT A GLANCE
Arizona carry overview
STATE PERMIT
Available
ISSUING AUTHORITY
Arizona Department of Public Safety
LAST REVIEWED
August 16, 2026
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PERMIT AND CARRY STATUS
What the statewide framework says
Arizona allows permitless concealed carry for qualifying adults. The Department of Public Safety also issues an optional concealed-weapons permit.
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TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Training before an application
A permit applicant must document firearms competence through an accepted course, qualification, or statutory alternative listed by Arizona DPS.
Practical next step: Ask the issuing authority whether your instructor, course format, certificate, and live-fire qualification satisfy the current application rules before paying for a class.
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NONRESIDENTS AND TRAVEL
Crossing a state line changes the rules
Arizona accepts applications from residents and qualifying nonresidents. A permit can be useful when traveling to states that recognize Arizona permits.
Reciprocity caution: Recognition of a permit does not make every rule identical. Vehicle carry, notice signs, prohibited places, duty to inform, alcohol-related locations, and magazine or firearm restrictions may differ.
VERIFY WITH PRIMARY SOURCES
Official Arizona references
Use these sources for current application forms, eligibility language, statutory changes, and agency notices.