FAQ’s

Yes, there is no shooting, or testing required.  AZ CCW Laws, regarding eligibility requirements for issuance of the AZ CCW Permit changed July 29, 2010. Our courses follow the new eligibility requirements. A.R.S. 13-3112(N)(1), http://www.azdps.gov/Services/Concealed_Weapons/Permits/Obtain/

• Rules for Safe Gun Handling
• Interfacing with Law Enforcement
• AZ Firearms Law
• Interstate/Intrastate Travel with Firearms
• Restricted/Prohibited Carry Location

North Phoenix Classes are held at Ben Avery Shooting Facility located in Phoenix, AZ at the I-17 and Carefree Hwy (Exit 223). Classrooms are air-conditioned for your comfort.   Southern California classes are held at different training rooms mostly in hotels.

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No. You do not have to be a resident of Arizona as long as you are a US Citizen.  If you are a Non US Citizen but a legal resident Alien (green card ect.) you can still obtain a CCW permit, but you must be a resident of AZ for more than 90 days.

• Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident alien.*
• Must be lawfully present in the United States.*
• Must be at least 21 years of age.*
• Not under indictment or have not been convicted of a felony in the U.S. or elsewhere. (* See Exceptions below)*
• Not convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.*
• Not under court order (i.e. order of protection, harassment, etc.)*
• Not a fugitive from justice.*
• Not a user of or addicted to any controlled substance.*
• Not been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces.*
• Have never renounced U.S. citizenship.*
• Do not suffer from mental illness and have not been adjudicated mentally incompetent or committed to a mental institution.*
• Satisfactorily complete a firearms safety training program approved by the State of Arizona pursuant to ARS § 13-3112(N)(1) or meet the conditions set forth in ARS § 13-3112(E)(6) and ARS § 13-3112(N).*
• Either of the two courses listed below meet or exceed the minimum training requirements for the State of Arizona pursuant to ARS § 13-3112(N)* :

Class Only (no range)
Class + Range

* Exceptions:

HB 2634 allows applicants who are not currently prohibited possessors under state or federal law AND whose felony convictions have been expunged, set aside, vacated, or whose rights have been restored the ability to obtain a concealed weapons permit. It also extends reciprocity to other states who issue permits under the same or similar conditions.

Federal and state laws play a significant role in determining if a record that has been expunged, set aside or vacated will allow an applicant to obtain a concealed weapons permit. Some convictions, even though they have been expunged, set aside or vacated may prevent the issuance of a concealed weapons permit because of conflict with other laws which prohibit possession of a weapon.

Additionally, reciprocal agreements with other states may be effected. The DPS Concealed Weapons Permit Unit will contact all other states to ascertain if they will enter into, or continue to honor, reciprocal agreements with Arizona. An updated reciprocity list will be posted on the CCW web page once this process has been completed. Until such time, permit holders wishing to carry concealed utilizing their Arizona CCW permit while visiting another state are responsible for contacting that state to ensure thier Arizona permit is recognized.

Active duty Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board certified or federally credentialed peace officers.

Honorably retired federal, state or local peace officers with a minimum of 10 years of service may obtain a permit without taking the firearms safety training program.

DPS approved Firearms Safety Training Instructors may obtain a permit without taking the firearms safety training program.

Five (5) years.

All required AZ DPS CCW Permit application forms, all related printed material,and Certificate of Completion.  Effective April 12, 2023 we have discontinued doing inked fingerprints after 32 years.  DPS who certifies your permit and does the background check has been returning inked prints at a extremely high rate.  We will have a fingerprint vendor onsite to provide digital prints for a nominal fee of $30 for two inked cards.  We have reduced our tuition ammount by $30 to reflect the change.

Concealed weapon permits must be renewed every five (5) years. All applicants must complete a DPS renewal form and submit form to AZ DPS along with permit renewal fee before the expiration date listed on their permit. There is a 60 day grace period beyond your expiration date.

A processing fee in the amount of $60 (Cashier’s Check of Money Order ONLY) made payable to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. This payment is submitted with your CCW Permit Application form and Fingerprint Card upon completion of the course. Again, remember that your instructor will provide you with and help you complete the required forms at the beginning of class.

You must be 21 Years of age, however, you may attend the either course if you are 20 years of age and your 21st birthday is within six (6) months of the date you complete training (Certification Date).

There is no shooting in the 3hr CCW class. For classes involving shooting, we can arange a rental fiream.

3hr CCW: Pen (with black ink) only.

If your are going to use the digital fingerprint vendor onsite you will need a state issued ID as well as $30 cash or credit to be paid directly to the vendor.