Arizona Concealed Carry Resources and Official Links

How to Get an Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit

Eligibility Requirements

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-3112, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a resident of Arizona or a United States citizen
• Be 21 years of age or older, OR at least 19 years of age with evidence of current military service or proof of honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions from the United States Armed Forces, United States Armed Forces Reserve, or a state National Guard (all veterans must provide DD-214)
• Not be under indictment for a felony offense
• Not be convicted of a felony offense, unless the conviction has been expunged, set aside, vacated, or pardoned, or the individual's right to possess firearms has been restored; must not be a prohibited possessor under state or federal law
• Not suffer from mental illness and/or have been adjudicated mentally incompetent or committed to a mental institution
• Not be unlawfully present in the United States
• Complete a firearms safety training program pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-3112(N)

Proof of Citizenship or Alien Status

Persons born outside of the United States or one of its territories must send a copy of proof of citizenship or alien status and provide an Alien Registration Number, if available. Acceptable documents include:

• Certificate of Naturalization
• Resident Alien Card
• Record of Birth Abroad to U.S. Citizens
• Record of Birth Abroad to Armed Forces Personnel
• U.S. Passport

Application Process

1. Apply online through the Arizona DPS Public Services Portal at https://psp.azdps.gov/ or via the Concealed Weapon Permit Application portal at https://azdpsccw.permitium.com/ccw/start
2. Available application types:
   • New Concealed Weapon Permit Application
   • Renewal Concealed Weapon Permit Application
   • Replacement CCW Application (for damaged, lost, stolen, permit error, or permit not received)
   • Change of Name or Address Application
3. Ensure all information is complete and accurate - applications containing errors or incomplete information will be returned to the applicant for correction
4. Allow 75 days for the Department's Concealed Weapons Permit Unit (CWPU) to process the application
5. If you have not received your permit or notification after 75 days, contact the CWPU
6. Once you receive your permit, inspect it for any errors. If an error is found, return the permit along with a completed "Profile Change Request Form" (available on the DPS website under the Applications and Forms tab)

Contact Information

Arizona Department of Public Safety - Concealed Weapons Permit Unit

• Physical Address: 2222 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85009
• Phone: (602) 256-6280
• Email: ccw@azdps.gov
• Online Portal: https://psp.azdps.gov/
• Ask a Question: https://www.azdps.gov/form/ask-a-question-cwp

Key Statutes and Administrative Rules

• A.R.S. Title 13, Chapter 31 - Weapons and Explosives
• A.R.S. § 13-3112 - Concealed Weapons Permit (primary governing statute)
• A.A.C. R13-9-101 through R13-9-603 - Arizona Administrative Rules on Concealed Weapons Permits
• A.R.S. § 13-3102 - Misconduct Involving Weapons

Additional Resources

• Arizona DPS Concealed Weapons and Permits page: https://www.azdps.gov/services/public-services-center/concealed-weapons-and-permits
• Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 13: https://www.azleg.gov/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=13
• FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
• Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004: Public Law 108-277 (18 U.S.C. §§ 926B and 926C)
• ATF Firearms FAQ: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/