Overview: As of 2025, Arizona maintains permissive gun laws, allowing individuals aged 21 and over to carry concealed firearms without a permit under its constitutional carry framework. Open carry is also permitted for adults not prohibited from possessing firearms. The state does not require background checks or permits for private firearm sales, nor does it mandate firearm registration. However, discussions are ongoing about introducing mandatory background checks for private sales, particularly in cities like Scottsdale and Tempe, aiming to enhance safety and prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands.
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QuestionAnswer
Does Arizona have an Assault Weapons Ban?

🚫 No. Arizona does not ban assault weapons.

Are background checks required for private gun sales?

🚫 No. Background checks are not required for private sales.

Are background checks required through FFL dealers?

✅ Yes. FFL dealers must conduct background checks.

Is Arizona a Stand Your Ground state?

✅ Yes. Arizona has both Stand Your Ground and Castle Doctrine laws.

What kind of restrictions does Arizona have?
  • ℹ️ No state magazine capacity limit
  • ℹ️ No permit required to purchase firearms
  • ℹ️ Restrictions on felons and prohibited persons
Does Arizona have any gun storage laws?

🚫 No. Arizona does not mandate firearm storage.

Can you buy firearms in bulk in Arizona?

✅ Yes. There is no restriction on bulk purchases. ( Some FFL's may have policy that doesn't allow it )

Does Arizona have a red flag law?

🚫 No. Arizona does not have red flag laws.

Age to purchase firearms?
  • ℹ️ Handguns: 21 (federal law)
  • ℹ️ Rifles/Shotguns: 18
Do I have to register my guns in Arizona?

🚫 No. Gun registration is not required.

Do I need a permit to purchase a handgun?

🚫 No. Permits are not required to buy a handgun.

Does Arizona have a waiting period for firearms?

🚫 No. There is no waiting period.

Does Arizona have an Assault Weapons Ban?

🚫 No. Arizona does not ban assault weapons.

Are background checks required for private gun sales?

🚫 No. Background checks are not required for private sales.

Are background checks required through FFL dealers?

✅ Yes. FFL dealers must conduct background checks.

Is Arizona a Stand Your Ground state?

✅ Yes. Arizona has both Stand Your Ground and Castle Doctrine laws.

What kind of restrictions does Arizona have?
  • ℹ️ No state magazine capacity limit
  • ℹ️ No permit required to purchase firearms
  • ℹ️ Restrictions on felons and prohibited persons
Does Arizona have any gun storage laws?

🚫 No. Arizona does not mandate firearm storage.

Can you buy firearms in bulk in Arizona?

✅ Yes. There is no restriction on bulk purchases. ( Some FFL's may have policy that doesn't allow it )

Does Arizona have a red flag law?

🚫 No. Arizona does not have red flag laws.

Age to purchase firearms?
  • ℹ️ Handguns: 21 (federal law)
  • ℹ️ Rifles/Shotguns: 18
Do I have to register my guns in Arizona?

🚫 No. Gun registration is not required.

Do I need a permit to purchase a handgun?

🚫 No. Permits are not required to buy a handgun.

Does Arizona have a waiting period for firearms?

🚫 No. There is no waiting period.

QuestionAnswer
Does Arizona allow Open Carry?

✅ Legal without a permit for anyone 18 and older.

Does Arizona allow Concealed Carry?

✅ Permitless carry is legal for anyone 21 and older.

Non‑Lethal Weapons?

✅ Legal to carry pepper spray and stun guns for self‑defense.

Places allowed to carry?

✅ Most public spaces, personal vehicles, and private property (with permission).

Places not allowed to carry?

🚫 Schools, federal buildings, polling places, posted “no firearms” areas.

States honored?

✅ Arizona honors permits from all states that recognize its own.

States reciprocate?

✅ Arizona's permit is recognized in these states:

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arkansas
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Michigan
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri

 

  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • New Hampshire
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

 

⚠️ Some states have residency or permit-type conditions. Always verify before travel.

Permit duration & renewal?

ℹ️ 5 years.

Can you conceal anything other than a handgun?

🚫 No. Only handguns.

Permit Licensure?

ℹ️ Arizona Department of Safety.

Does Arizona allow Open Carry?

✅ Legal without a permit for anyone 18 and older.

Does Arizona allow Concealed Carry?

✅ Permitless carry is legal for anyone 21 and older.

Non‑Lethal Weapons?

✅ Legal to carry pepper spray and stun guns for self‑defense.

Places allowed to carry?

✅ Most public spaces, personal vehicles, and private property (with permission).

Places not allowed to carry?

🚫 Schools, federal buildings, polling places, posted “no firearms” areas.

States honored?

✅ Arizona honors permits from all states that recognize its own.

States reciprocate?

✅ Arizona's permit is recognized in these states:

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arkansas
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Michigan
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri

 

  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • New Hampshire
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

 

⚠️ Some states have residency or permit-type conditions. Always verify before travel.

Permit duration & renewal?

ℹ️ 5 years.

Can you conceal anything other than a handgun?

🚫 No. Only handguns.

Permit Licensure?

ℹ️ Arizona Department of Safety.

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Arizona Leadership

Katie Hobbs
Katie Hobbs
Governor of Arizona (Democratic Party)
  • Born: December 28, 1969 (Phoenix, Arizona)
  • Term Started: January 2, 2023
  • Previous Role: Secretary of State of Arizona (2019–2023), Arizona State Legislature (2011–2019)
Kyrsten Sinema
Kyrsten Sinema
U.S. Senator (Independent)
  • Born: July 12, 1976 (Tucson, Arizona)
  • Senate Service: January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2025
  • Previous Role: U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 9th District (2013–2019), Arizona State Legislature (2005–2012)
Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
U.S. Senator (Democratic Party)
  • Born: February 21, 1964 (Orange, New Jersey)
  • Senate Service: Since December 2, 2020
  • Previous Role: NASA Astronaut, U.S. Navy Captain

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