Arizona Concealed Carry Law: Statewide Firearms Rules (2026)

Full Breakdown

ARS 13-3112 governs concealed weapons permits, while ARS 13-3102 allows lawful adults 21+ to carry concealed without a permit. Permits remain available and confer reciprocity, school pickup zone access, and exemptions from federal Gun-Free School Zones Act. Applicants must complete an approved firearms safety course, pass a background check, and submit fingerprints. Permits are valid for five years and renewable.

Violations & Penalties

Carrying concealed while a prohibited possessor or in restricted locations like secured federal facilities is a felony under ARS 13-3102.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to carry concealed in Arizona?

No. Adults 21 and older who are not prohibited possessors may carry concealed without a permit, but a permit offers reciprocity and other benefits.

Where can permitted carry occur that permitless cannot?

Permits provide access in school pickup areas and serve as Brady background check alternatives at FFLs.

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