AZ CCW Permit Requirements
The following information covers AZ CCW Permit Requirements along with information about the actual permit and items that would disqualify a person from obtaining an AZ CCW permit.
AZ CCW Requirements
1. Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident alien.
2. Must be lawfully present in the United States.
3. Must be at least 21 years of age.
4. Not under indictment or have not been convicted of a felony in the U.S. or elsewhere.
5. Not convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.
6. Not under court order (i.e. order of protection, harassment, etc.)
7. Not a fugitive from justice.
8. Not a user of or addicted to any controlled substance.
9. Not been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces.
10. Have never renounced U.S. citizenship.
11. Do not suffer from mental illness and have not been adjudicated mentally incompetent or committed to a mental institution.
12. Have satisfactorily completed a (8 hours) Certification Course.
First Time Permit:
8-hour training course ($79.00)
Application submitted within six months (given at completion of course)
Fingerprint card (included in course fee, others charge $8-$10)
$60.00 cashier's check, certified check or money order (this is non refundabel)
Permit Renewal:
Complete an application provided by AZ DPS (602.256.6280)
Fingerprint card
$43 cashier's check, certified check or money order
Note:
All permits can be renewed 90 days prior to the expiration date and up to 60 days after the expiration date. If more than 60 days after the expiration date, the applicant must take the original 8 hour course again.
First time and renewal concealed weapon permit applications are processed by Department of Public Safety Criminal Records Specialists. The application data is entered into our CCW database. Background criminal history checks are performed utilizing several systems:
Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS)
National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
Arizona Crime information Center (ACIC)
National Instant Background Check System (NICS)
Interstate Identification Index (III)
Automatic Fingerprint Information System (AFIS)
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
DPS policy is to deny a concealed weapon permit to an applicant due to any disqualifiers in accordance to U.S. Federal (18 U.S.C. § 922) and Arizona State (ARS §13-3112). If no disqualifying criminal history record is found, the concealed weapon permit is issued
contingent on the FBI background check based on the submitted fingerprint.
AZ CCW Permit Disqualifiers
Concealed weapon permits shall not be issued if the application or background check on an applicant reveals any of the following disqualifiers under the aforementioned statutes:
1. Under indictment or been convicted, of felony or crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding 1 year.
2. A fugitive from justice (No active wants or warrants).
3. A user of or addicted to any controlled substance.
4. Adjudicated mentally defective or been committed to a mental institution.
5. An illegal alien or unlawfully in the U.S.
6. Dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces.
7. Renounced U.S. citizenship.
8. Misdemeanor domestic violence convictions.
9. Is under court order (i.e., for qualifiers order of protection, harassment, etc.)
How many hours is the CCW Course?
The course runs 8 hours in length
What are the Residency requirements?
You do not have to be a resident of Arizona. CCW Classes must however be taken only in the state of Arizona.
How long is my CCW Permit good for?
Five (5) Years. There no grace period beyond your expiration date. If you do not meet the requirements of renewal within 60 days of expiration, then you must re-take the full 8 Hour CCW Course again. NO EXCEPTIONS!
When and how often must I renew my CCW Permit?
Concealed weapon permits must be renewed every five (5) years. All applicants must complete a DPS renewal forms and submit forms to AZ DPS along with permit renewal fee before the expiration date listed on their permit.
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