Frequent Questions About Arizona Non-Resident Concealed Carry Permit.

Yes, you do not need to be a resident of Arizona to receive an Arizona non-resident concealed weapons permit. Arizona will issue permits to non-residents who meet the requirements to receive a permit. Arizona is one of the best permits a non-resident can obtain. The non-resident Arizona permit is honored by more than 30 states making it great to have when traveling. Even if you have a permit from your home state you may want to consider adding a non-resident Arizona permit to add more states to the list of states you can legally carry in.

To qualify for the Arizona Concealed Handgun Permit, the following is required:

• A legal resident of Arizona, or a citizen of the United States
• 21 years old or older
• Be 21 years of age or older or at least 19 years of age and provide 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.
• Not be under indictment for a felony offense 
• Not be convicted of a felony offense, unless the conviction has been expunged, set aside, vacated or pardoned, or the individual's right to possess firearms has been restored AND the individual must not be a prohibited possessor under state or federal law.
• Not suffer from mental illness and been adjudicated mentally incompetent or committed to a mental institution;
• Not be unlawfully present in the United States;

Complete a firearms safety training program pursuant to A.R.S. 13-3112.N