Exemptions from training requirements
The following persons are exempt from training and already qualify for an Arizona CCW permit:
- Active duty (any State) P.O.S.T. certified peace officer
- Active duty Federally credentialed peace officer
- Honorably retired federal, state or local peace officer (or judge) with a minimum of 10 years of service
- An active duty county detention officer who has been weapons certified by an employing agency.
- Active duty military (age 19 or older) or general or honorably discharged
(DD-214)
- Anyone with an expired or current CCW permit from any state, or a
certificate of completion from a firearms safety course approved by the
Department of Public Safety, or any firearms course taught by law enforcement
officer or agency, or any course taught by an NRA certified instructor.