Jerry Sheridan. Jerry Sheridan (born March 29, 1967) is an American law enforcement officer who currently serves as the sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. Sheridan was elected sheriff in 2024.
Since Arizona has permitless carry, any person who is at least 18 years old who can legally possess a firearm may open carry, and any person at least 21 years old may concealed carry a firearm without a permit. Arizona will honor concealed carry permits from all other states' and political subdivisions.
Thomas Galvin Elected Chairman; Three New Supervisors Join Board. January 6, 2025 – PHOENIX – Newly-elected Chairman Thomas Galvin is proposing several initiatives that he says will bring increased prosperity and security to the nation's fourth most populous county.
Jerry Sheridan has taken over as Maricopa County's new sheriff. Sheridan won the office in the November 2024 election.
In 2010, Arizona became one of the first states to repeal its concealed weapons permitting requirement, kick-starting a dangerous national trend—and meaning that people can carry hidden, loaded guns in public without a background check or training.
Since Arizona has permitless carry, any person who is at least 18 years old who can legally possess a firearm may open carry, and any person at least 21 years old may concealed carry a firearm without a permit. Arizona will honor concealed carry permits from all other states' and political subdivisions.
Arizona respects the right of law abiding citizens to openly carry a handgun. Any person 21 years of age or older, who is not prohibited possessor, may carry a weapon openly or concealed without the need for a license.
Mississippi. Mississippi has the weakest gun laws in the country and the highest gun death rate. Lawmakers must stop failing their communities and take action to save lives.