To restore the right to possess a weapon the person must file an application with Maricopa County Superior Court. A person with two or more Arizona felony convictions must file the applications to restore their civil liberties with Maricopa County Superior Court.
In Arizona, most of those who have lost their 2nd amendment rights due to a felony conviction can restore their rights through the court in which their conviction occurred. For “first offenders,” their civil rights along with firearm rights are automatically restored with exceptions for serious and dangerous offenses.
To regain your right to own a gun as an individual in Arizona who was convicted of a nonviolent crime, you must wait at least two years after your discharge from jail or prison. If you were convicted of a violent crime or dangerous events, you must wait 10 years.
You may check your court orders or contact the Criminal Department at (602) 506-8575 (if your case was in Maricopa County) to confirm whether your civil and firearm rights have been restored.
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Arizona repealed its concealed weapons permitting requirement in 2010, allowing anyone 21 or over to carry a hidden, loaded firearm in public without a license. In 2023, Arizona had the fourteenth highest gun death rate among the states. In an average year, 1,344 people die from gun violence in the state.
Am I required to register my firearm in the State of Arizona? The State of Arizona does not require citizens to register their firearms with the State. It also prohibits local jurisdictions (i.e. Counties, Cities or Towns) from requiring licensing or registration of firearms or ammunition. See ARS 13-3108.
Unlike many states, Arizona does not require gun owners to have a permit, undergo a background check, or register a gun when such a gun is purchased from a private individual.