Firearms Safety, Concealed Weapon
Certification for Arizona CCW Permits
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Arizona CCW Classes - Concealed Carry Classes
Concealed Weapon Training
for Arizona
CCW Permit
Arizona CCW Permits are valid in
approximately 30
States
8 Hour
Introductory Classes |
2 HR RENEWAL CLASS IS NO LONGER REQUIRED |
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"Armed
law-abiding citizens create freedom!" Vic Szilard
Arizona CCW Instructor
since 1994
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PASS
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| You will learn ways to Prevent and Avoid a criminal attack Safely so that you might never have to exercise
SURVIVAL! |
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I have been teaching the Arizona CCW class since 1994
when the original CCW law went into effect, and I have been an instructor or coach since 1980.
I have taught swimming and water safety, first aid, flying, soccer,
bowling and the
NRA
Rifle (IRA), Pistol (IPA) and Personal Protection
(IVA) courses. My teaching and personal experiences have given me a unique
insight into personal safety, law enforcement and criminals. I have
had unfortunate encounters with criminals and cops on more than one occasion,
starting when I was about 17. In 1984 I had to shoot someone in California, in
self-defense. I have been shot at and had guns and other
weapons drawn on me more than once, and not just by law enforcement! If you want to
really know what it's like to be on either end of a firearm, come take my class
and you will find out. You won't find this kind of real world experience
anywhere else... My concealed carry training program
is approved by the
Arizona Department of Public
Safety
NOTE: Arizona residents are required to posses a valid Arizona CCW permit
to carry a deadly weapon concealed in the state of
Arizona. Non-Residents may carry a weapon concealed if they have an Arizona CCW
permit or a valid state-issued CCW permit from their home state. |
What is
a "CCW" permit and why would I need one?
CCW stands for Carry
Concealed Weapon. In some areas of the United States these
gun permits or "license to carry" a concealed weapon are referred to as a CWP (Concealed
Weapon Permit) or simply a "carry license". Currently, more than 45 states have adopted some form of CCW
law that allows its
citizen's (provided that they are not a prohibited possessor, like a convicted
felon) to conceal and carry a handgun (or other
weapons, depending on the state) for personal protection outside of
their home or place of business. Most of these states have CCW laws that
are considered "Shall Issue"* and they make it reasonably simple for
any law-abiding adult to get a concealed carry handgun, firearm or weapon
permit. However, in some states, (like CA) it is still difficult to obtain a
concealed carry permit. In all cases, the statistics have proven that allowing
law-abiding citizens to carry a concealed weapon is a direct deterrent against
criminal activity and makes our streets safer. Not knowing if your next
victim will be armed can be a scary proposition for the average street-punk criminal.
Many states, like
Arizona, require that CCW applicants pass an approved firearms safety
course before they will be issued a concealed weapon permit. In Arizona
the introductory class for a five year
CCW permit is a minimum of 8 hours in length and covers a wide array of topics such as firearms safety,
legal issues relating to the use of deadly force, shoot/no-shoot
scenarios, mental conditioning, weapons care and maintenance,
firearm tactics, etc. After five years the Arizona CCW
permit holder is required to renew their permit if they wish to continue to
carry a weapon concealed. As of September 21, 2006, Arizona CCW permit holders
can renew their permits through the mail without taking any renewal class,
however, a properly executed fingerprint card is required with the application
and a $43.00 money order/cashiers check. However, after December 31, 2007, renewal
fingerprinting will NO LONGER BE REQUIRED. Subsequent classroom training is not required if the permit
holder renews their permit on time every five years. See my
renewal page for more information on
renewing an Arizona CCW Permit...
Since Arizona adopted its "shall issue" concealed weapon law in 1994,
there has been a decrease in the number of crimes, especially violent crimes,
and that has been the case in all 45+ states with similar concealed carry laws.
As in many other states, Arizona will issue a permit to any non-resident who
completes the 8 hour class and is not otherwise prohibited from owning or
possessing a firearm under Arizona and/or Federal Laws.
Federal and State
crime statistics published yearly by the U.S. Justice Department and
the FBI along with studies produced by well respected university
professors such as John
R. Lott Jr. have proven beyond any doubt that armed law-abiding
citizens help to decrease the amount of violent crimes in their
communities. This is almost always done without ever having to
fire the weapon!
Most crimes are
committed far from any law enforcement agency or police officer. The
police just can't be everywhere at all times. It's up to the good
citizens of the United States to protect themselves. With a little bit
of training and knowledge, prevention and avoidance of criminal contact
can be accomplished by most anyone. In my class you will learn how to
control almost any situation that may arise, and do it confidently,
safely and within the law. Don't be a victim!
Vic
Szilard, CCW Instructor
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*In Arizona, "Shall issue" means you cannot
be denied a permit if you qualify under A.R.S.
13-3112 or are otherwise not a
prohibited possessor.
Last
Update:
November 26, 2009
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