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The State of Arizona recognizes all other state issued ccw
permits so long as:
- The permit or license is recognized as valid
in the issuing state.
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The permit or license holder is
all of the following:
(a). Not a resident of Arizona.
(b). Legally present in Arizona.
(c). Not legally prohibited from possessing a firearm in Arizona.
Some states require a written
"Reciprocity" agreement before they will honor another states' CCW permit. The
Arizona's Department of Public Safety will sign reciprocity agreements with
other states to establish a mutual permit or license recognition.
Arizona currently has written "reciprocity" with the following
eight states:
Alaska - Arkansas - Idaho - Ohio - Pennsylvania - South
Dakota - Texas - West Virginia
The above states have an active CCW
reciprocity agreement on file with the State of Arizona. This
means that an Arizona CCW permit holder can carry a concealed handgun
in the above states, and Arizona will reciprocate and allow concealed carry
with permits issued by those states, so long as the person carrying the weapon
is NOT a resident of Arizona (Arizona residents are required to possess a valid
AZ CCW permit) and who is not barred from possessing a firearm in the State of
Arizona.
If you have an Arizona CCW permit
and you travel through any state not listed above with a concealed weapon in
your vehicle or on your person, you travel with the risk of incarceration!
Always call ahead and ask the state Department of Public Safety, State Police or
Highway Patrol if they will honor your Arizona CCW permit.
Important notes:
It is extremely important that all concealed
weapon permit holders be aware of the CCW requirements and laws of all
reciprocating/recognized states. A state issued CCW permit does not supersede
any other state law or CCW requirement. Legal conduct with an Arizona CCW permit
in the State of Arizona, may not be legal in another state. For instance, the
Arizona CCW permit allows the carrying of ANY concealable weapon, not just a
firearm, so a permit holder can carry a large concealed knife (blade longer than
4") but in some states this may illegal. (Check ARKANSAS...)
Click
hear for the latest reciprocity information from the State of Arizona.
8 Hour Introductory CCW class | 2 HR
renewal class is NO LONGER REQUIRED
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