Getting a CCW in Arizona (2026)

Data verified 2026-10-13 · general legal information, not individualized advice · facts cite official sources (see verification dataset)

Requirements, costs, and steps for a Arizona concealed carry permit · Updated October 13, 2026 · Not legal advice

This guide is general legal information, not individualized legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the Arizona Department of Public Safety before applying. Last reviewed 2026-10-13.

Quick facts

Pulled from the live reciprocity dataset (ccw.workmanfirearms.com/data/reciprocity.json) and verified against official sources as of 2026-10-13:

• Permit type: Shall Issue — Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW), administered by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) Concealed Weapons Permit Unit (A.R.S. § 13-3112).
• Constitutional carry: Yes, since 2010 (A.R.S. § 13-3111). Dataset: "No permit required for eligible residents 21+." The permit is still worth getting for reciprocity and for carrying where a permit is required (e.g., establishments serving alcohol).
• Minimum age: 21 (dataset). By statute, ages 19–20 qualify with evidence of current military service or an honorable/general discharge (A.R.S. § 13-3112(E)(2)).
• Duty to inform: No affirmative duty to announce (dataset: "No duty to inform, must answer if asked"). Nuance from statute: in venues where the permit is required (A.R.S. §§ 4-229, 4-244 — establishments serving alcohol), you must carry the permit and present it for inspection on request of a law enforcement officer; failure is a civil penalty of up to $300 (A.R.S. § 13-3112(A), (C)).
• Open carry: Allowed (dataset: openCarryAllowed = true).
• Restricted locations (dataset): schools, polling places, nuclear power plants, correctional facilities, establishments primarily serving alcohol.

Who can apply

Per A.R.S. § 13-3112(E) and the AZDPS eligibility page (as of 2026-10-13), an applicant must:

• Be an Arizona resident or a U.S. citizen (AZDPS prioritizes in-state residents).
• Be 21+, or 19–20 with evidence of current military service or proof of honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions (DD-214).
• Not be under indictment for, or convicted of (unless expunged/set aside/vacated or rights restored), a felony, and not currently be a prohibited possessor under state or federal law (A.R.S. § 13-3101(A)(7); 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)).
• Not suffer from mental illness and not have been adjudicated mentally incompetent or committed to a mental institution.
• Not be unlawfully present in the United States.
• Have demonstrated competence with a firearm (see Training requirement).

Step-by-step application process

Issuing authority: Arizona Department of Public Safety, Concealed Weapons Permit Unit (CWPU).

1. Demonstrate competence with a firearm through one of the accepted credentials in A.R.S. § 13-3112(N) (course certificate, DD-214, hunter education, prior permit, etc.).
2. Get fingerprinted: after submitting the online application, schedule electronic fingerprints at a FieldPrint kiosk — or submit two paper fingerprint cards from your local police department, sheriff's office, or a third-party provider (all boxes completed, cards unbent) (AZDPS FAQ; A.R.S. § 13-3112(F)).
3. Apply online through the AZDPS Public Services Portal (azdpsccw.permitium.com) with photo ID (and proof of birth abroad if applicable), or deliver a paper application to CWPU at 2222 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix (A.R.S. § 13-3112(F); AZDPS FAQ).
4. AZDPS completes the required qualification checks within 60 days of receiving the application and must issue the permit within 15 working days after completing the checks if you qualify (A.R.S. § 13-3112(H)). AZDPS advises allowing up to 75 days total.
5. If denied, AZDPS states the reasons in writing within 15 working days; you have 20 days to submit additional documentation and may request a hearing (A.R.S. § 13-3112(H)).

Costs

Per the AZDPS concealed-weapons permit page and A.R.S. § 13-3112(F), (L), (P), as of 2026-10-13:

• New permit: $60.00.
• Renewal: $43.00.
• Replacement permit / profile change: $10.00.
• Payment: credit card (online/in person), money order, or cashier's check — no personal or business checks (AZDPS FAQ).
• Training: no state-set price; cost varies by instructor/school.

Training requirement

Arizona does not mandate a specific course for everyone — you must "demonstrate competence with a firearm" through any one of the following (A.R.S. § 13-3112(N)):

1. Any firearms safety or training course available to the general public, offered by a law enforcement agency, junior college, college, or private/public institution, academy, organization, or firearms training school, that is AZDPS-approved or uses NRA-certified instructors.
2. Any hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (or a similar agency of another state).
3. Any NRA firearms safety or training course.
4. Any law enforcement firearms safety/training course for security guards, investigators, special deputies, or similar, approved by AZDPS.
5. Military service documentation (per § 13-3112(N)(5): DD-214 with honorable/general discharge, certificate of completion of basic training, or other proof of service).
6. A current or expired concealed weapon/firearm/handgun permit or license issued by another state (or a political subdivision of another state) that has a training or testing requirement for initial issuance (§ 13-3112(N)(6)).

Timeline & renewal

• Statutory processing: qualification checks completed within 60 days; permit issued within 15 working days after the checks (A.R.S. § 13-3112(H)); AZDPS advises allowing up to 75 days.
• Validity: 5 years (A.R.S. § 13-3112(I)); active-duty members deployed overseas get an extension until 90 days after deployment ends.
• Renewal: apply no more than 90 days before expiration ($43.00) — or upon receipt of the renewal reminder AZDPS must send at least 60 days before expiration (A.R.S. § 13-3112(K)); no new fingerprints are required. If the renewal application is received 61 or more days after expiration, it is returned and you must apply as a new applicant ($60.00) (A.R.S. § 13-3112(K); AZDPS FAQ).

Where to apply

• Online: AZDPS Public Services Portal — https://azdpsccw.permitium.com/entry
• Program information and paper forms: https://www.azdps.gov/services/public-services-center/concealed-weapons-and-permits

Sources

• AZDPS — Concealed Weapons and Permits (eligibility, fees, process, FAQ): https://www.azdps.gov/services/public-services-center/concealed-weapons-and-permits — accessed 2026-10-13
• A.R.S. § 13-3112 (official Arizona Legislature text): https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/03112.htm — accessed 2026-10-13
• AZDPS Public Services Portal (application): https://azdpsccw.permitium.com/entry — accessed 2026-10-13
• CCW Workman Firearms reciprocity dataset (Arizona): https://ccw.workmanfirearms.com/data/reciprocity.json — accessed 2026-10-13