Arizona Gun & Ammo Laws: A 2nd Amendment Overview for Arizona Gun Owners

PLEASE NOTE: The laws which impact Arizona gun owners are subject to frequent change at the local, state, and federal level so it's wise to consult an attorney or your local law enforcement agency before making any final firearms-related decisions. Our official policy on shipping ammo to Arizona can be found here, whereas the information below is meant as a reference point only.

Arizona State Constitution

The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself or the State shall not be impaired, but nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain, or employ an armed body of men.

Arizona Constitutional Provision Article 2, Section 26: Bearing arms

Other provisions relating to the power of the people over government:

All political power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and are established to protect and maintain individual rights.

Arizona Constitutional Provision Article 2, Section 2: Political power; purpose of government

The right of petition, and of the people peaceably to assemble for the common good, shall never be abridged.

Arizona Constitutional Provision Article 2, Section 5: Right of petition and of assembly

Arizona Gun Laws

Arizona Gun Laws Overview (Source: NRA-ILA)
Arizona Concealed Carry (CCW) Overview (Source: HandgunLaw.us)
Arizona Concealed Weapons and Permits (Source: Arizona Department of Public Safety)
Arizona Department of Public Safety Questions - CCW (Source: Arizona Department of Public Safety)

Arizona Hunting Rules & Regulations

Hunting Seasons, Season Dates, Rules and Regulations for Hunting in Arizona (Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department)
Hunting & Fishing Online License Sales (Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department)
Hunter Education (Source: AArizona Game and Fish Department)

Arizona Shooting Ranges

NSSF-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NSSF's WhereToShoot.org)
NRA-Affiliated Shooting Ranges (Source: NRA.org)

Arizona Competitive Shooting Clubs & Matches

IDPA Clubs (Source: IDPA.com)
IDPA Matches (Source: IDPA.com)
USPSA Clubs (Source: USPSA.org)
USPSA Matches (Source: USPSA.org)
USA Shooting Clubs (Source: USAShooting.org)
USA Shooting Matches (Source: USAShooting.org)
4-H Shooting Sports State Contacts (Source: 4-HShootingSports.org)

Arizona NRA Training Courses & Fundraising Events

Arizona NRA-Affiliated Training Courses (Source: NRA.org)
Arizona "Friends of NRA" Events & News (Source: FriendsofNRA.org)

Arizona State Firearm & Hunting Associations

Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association (NRA-Affiliated)
Arizona Women's Shooting Associates
Arizona Citizens Defense League
Yuma Valley Rod & Gun Club (SA-Affiliated)
Arizona Students for Concealed Carry (Source: ConcealedCampus.org)
Arizona Civilian Marksmanship Program (Source: TheCMP.org)
Arizona NRA-Affiliated State Association (Source: NRA.org)
Arizona Safari Club Affiliated State Association (Source: SafariClub.org)

Arizona Gun Shows and FFLs

Arizona Gun & Knife Shows (Source: GunShows-USA.com)
Arizona Gun Shows (Source: GunShowTrader.com)
Arizona FFL Holders (Source: FFLGunDealers.net)
NICS Firearm Checks by State (Source: FBI.gov)

Arizona's Yearly Ranking for Gun-Friendly States

Arizona Elected Public Officials

Congressional (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Gubernatorial (Source: VoteSmart.org)
State Legislature (Source: VoteSmart.org)
Statewide Officials (Source: VoteSmart.org)
NRA's Ranking of Arizona Public Officials (Source: NRA-PVF.org)

Arizona Public Finances and Personal & Economic Freedom Rankings

Arizona State Checkbook (Source: Open The Books)
Arizona State Employees (Source: Open The Books)
Arizona Personal & Economic Freedom Ranking (Source: CATO Institute)
Arizona Civil Asset Forfeiture (aka "Policing For Profit") Ranking (Source: Institute for Justice)

Arizona State Business Tax Climate Rankings

Arizona State Business Tax Climate Rank (Source: Tax Foundation)
Taxes in Arizona (Source: Tax Foundation)

Firearm Background Check Data

Background check types

The transaction types Permit, Permit Recheck, Handgun, Long Gun, Other, Multiple and Admin on the chart are for background checks initiated by an officially-licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) or criminal justice/law enforcement agency prior to the issuance of a firearm-related permit or transfer.

Multiple indicates a background check where more than one type of firearm is associated to a single background check.

Admin indicates the administrative checks that are for other authorized uses of the NICS.

Pre-Pawn background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees seeking to pledge or pawn a firearm.

Redemption background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to regain possession of a firearm after pledging or pawning a firearm as security at a pawn shop.

Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Return to Seller-Private Sale background checks requested by an officially-licensed FFL on prospective firearm transferees attempting to possess a firearm from a private party seller who is not an officially-licensed FFL.

Best Gun-Friendly States Ranking

Overall Freedom Ranking

Business Tax Climate Rankings

Gun and Ammo Laws by State

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