Be 21 years of age or older; or at least 19 years of age with evidence of current military service or proof of honorable discharge or general discharge; under honorable conditions from the United States Armed Forces, United States Armed Forces Reserve, or a state National Guard; All Veterans must provide DD-214.
Arizona issues CCW Permits to eligible non-residents. Also, ing to Arizona's ``current'' laws, if you have a Concealed Carry License or Permit from another state that has a training requirement, are Active Duty / Veteran or have NRA Certifications we can help expedite your AZ CCW Permit process.
You can check the status of an electronic or paper application on-line at the Arizona Department of Public Safety's License Status tab. You can also check the status by calling (602) 223-2361. Based on the number of callers ahead of you, you may experience a wait time.
How long does it take for an application to process? The average wait time is 75 days. If you have not received your permit after 75 days, please email the Concealed Weapons Permit Unit.
An Arizona-issued CCW permit, with certain exceptions for the armed forces, is valid for five years and may be renewed every five years.
You can check the status of an electronic or paper application on-line at the Arizona Department of Public Safety's License Status tab. You can also check the status by calling (602) 223-2361. Based on the number of callers ahead of you, you may experience a wait time.
Standard Requirements: Firearm License Renewal Correctly completed SAPS 518(a) form (download here) Copy of your ID. Copy of proof of residence. Copies of all relevant training certificates. Copy of your firearm competency certificate(s). Proof of membership of shooting clubs.
A concealed weapons permit is valid for five years. Permits are renewable for five-year periods, but applicants must undergo a new criminal history record check.
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.