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.
Beyond passing a background check, to buy a gun in Arizona you will need a valid, government-issued photo ID that displays your name, address, and date of birth and will also need to fill out government form 4473.
Arizona repealed its concealed weapons permitting requirement in 2010, allowing anyone 21 or over to carry a hidden, loaded firearm in public without a license.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.
In Arizona, the law allows individuals with a valid concealed carry permit (CCW) to carry a concealed firearm in a vehicle. You can keep your firearm in the middle console or between the seat and console as long as it remains concealed.
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.
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.
State laws neither require nor prohibit firearms registries. All . 50 caliber rifles and firearms defined by California law as assault weapons must be registered.
As a private individual in Arizona, you have the right to sell or transfer your guns as you see fit. You are not required to conduct background checks or register the sale or transfer of a firearm with the state.