State ofArizona
Current News
March 19, 2019 - Gun Safety Bill is Moving in Arizona
A rational gun safety bill is moving forward in the Arizona legislature. The bill would repeal the requirement for armed Arizonans to unload, then reload, their firearms every time they drive onto school grounds to pick up their child.
Existing law already permits adults - anyone 18 and older - to drive onto public school campuses with a gun in the vehicle. And if the person leaves the vehicle, the firearm has to be stored out of sight and the vehicle must be locked.
The only difference is that current law requires that the gun be unloaded before reaching the school, a requirement HB 2693 would eliminate.
State Requirements
CCW Handgun License
Must be 21 years old or more.
You are a resident of Arizona or a US citizen.
You are not unlawfully present in the United States.
You have completed an approved firearms training class.
You have no pending charges.
You have not been convicted of a felony.
You have not been diagnosed as mentally ill.
Vehicle Carry
YES WITHOUT A PERMIT
If you are 21 or older and legally allowed to own a firearm you can carry a fully loaded and concealed handgun in a vehicle.
If you are under the age of 21 the handgun must be in plain view to a person outside looking into the vehicle.
Open Carry
YES and NO WITHOUT A PERMIT
You are legally entitled to open carry in Arizona with the minimum age being 18. Only persons that have a permit/license can carry in a place that serves alcohol for consumption on the premises.
Must Notify Officer
NO MUST INFORM OFFICER
Nothing in Arizona gun laws state that you must inform Law Enforcement you have a firearm if stopped by them. The law does say that if an officer asks you if you have a firearm then you must give him an answer.
Check your State
Legislation varies from State to State, so it is best to always check the State Laws pertaining to handguns before traveling to or through that particular State.
Click the link below to familiarize yourself with the basic legislation for each State in regards to Vehicle Carry, Open Carry, and Requirement to Inform Officers.
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