Questions & Answers
What are the requirements necessary to obtain an Arizona CCW
Permit?
• Must be a United States citizen. • Must be lawfully present in the United States.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Not under indictment or have not been convicted of a felony in the U.S. or elsewhere.
• Not convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.
• Not under court order (i.e. order of protection, harassment, etc.)
• Not a fugitive from justice.
• Not a user of or addicted to any controlled substance.
• Not been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces.
• Have never renounced U.S. citizenship.
• Do not suffer from mental illness and have not been adjudicated mentally incompetent or committed to a mental institution.
• Have satisfactorily completed an acceptable firearms safety course taught by an NRA Certified Instructor.
Exceptions:
a. Active duty Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board certified or federally credentialed peace officers.
b. Honorably retired federal, state or local peace officers with a minimum of 10 years of service may obtain a permit without taking the firearms safety training program.
c. Possession of a current or expired CCW permit from another state is accepted as proof of training for a CCW permit in Arizona
How many hours is the Armed Personal Defense CCW Course and where is it
held?
The course runs 8 hours in length on either a Saturday or Sunday
starting at 8:30 AM at Ben Avery Shooting Facility located in
Phoenix, AZ at the I-17 and Carefree Hwy (Exit 223).
The classrooms are air-conditioned for your comfort. The course typically includes 5-6 hours of lecture and 2-3 hours on the range. The course usually completes by 6:00 PM
How long is my CCW Permit valid?
Five (5) Years from the date of issuance.
When must I renew my CCW Permit and how soon before
my expiration date may I take the required renewal class?
Concealed weapon permits must be renewed every five
(5) years. New renewal procedures have implemented as a result of the
passage of H.B. 2074 by the Arizona Legislature. Effective September
21st, 2006 you will no longer need to take a renewal course. Renewal
is now done by mail directly with the Arizona Department of Public
Safety. DPS will mail a renewal package to your address of record
approximately 60 days prior to your permit expiration. You will need
to complete an application for renewal and submit the application along
with a certified check or money order payable to AZ Department of
Public Safety for $43. Your renewed permit will be returned to you by
mail within 75 days of receipt of your completed renewal package.
Issuance of the renewal permit is contingent on a clear criminal
background check.
What is included in the course fee of $99.00?
All required AZ DPS CCW Permit application
forms, all related printed material, Fingerprinting, Range
Fees and Certificate of Completion. The APDI course
fee does NOT include the $60 fee that is payable to the
Arizona Department of Public Safety. You do not need
to bring the $60 AZ DPS fee to the course.
What other fee,
if any, is required for my CCW Permit?
A processing fee in the amount of $60, effective December 31st,
2007 (Cashier's Check or Money Order only) made payable to the Arizona
Department of Public Safety. This payment is submitted with your CCW
Permit Application form and Fingerprint Card upon completion of the
course. Your instructor will provide you with and help you complete the
required forms at the conclusion of class.
How old must I be to receive my AZ CCW Permit?
You must be 21 Years of age, however, you may attend the
8 Hour CCW Course if you are 20 years of age and your 21st
birthday is within six (6) months of the date you complete
training (Certification Date).
Am I
required to use my own handgun, and if so are there any
special requirements?
We ask that you bring
whatever handgun you feel comfortable with. You may
use a revolver or semi-automatic pistol that is in good
working order. Any caliber between .22 cal and .45 cal
is acceptable.
What if I do not have access
to a handgun?
Armed Personal Defense can provide you with your
choice of revolver or semi-automatic pistol as long as you
request a rental pistol at the time of registration.
There is an additional charge of $25 for handgun rental.
The rental fee includes ammunition and the use of a holster.
Our rental handguns are Glock 9mm semi automatic pistols or
Smith & Wesson .38 Special revolvers. Other calibers
are available in limited quantity and by special request
only. Call our office at 480-607-5144 for more information.
Does APDI provide the ammunition as well?
We would prefer that you bring your own
ammunition. We generally only supply ammunition for
our rental handguns.
What am I required to bring to class?
A government issued photo ID, pen
(black ink only) and note taking materials, your handgun
(unloaded and in a case or holster), a quality strong side
holster, 100 rounds of factory target ammunition and eye and
ear protection.