Does Arizona have constitutional carry?

Yes. Arizona is a constitutional (permitless) carry state — eligible adults may carry a concealed handgun without a permit. The CWP remains available and is still worth holding for reciprocity in states that don't recognize permitless carry.

How much does a Arizona CWP cost?

The CWP application fee in Arizona is $60. New permit fee is $60.00; renewal is $43.00.

Does Arizona honor out-of-state concealed-carry permits?

Arizona honors concealed-carry permits from 50 other states, subject to the qualifiers (resident-only or permit-class restrictions) noted on each reciprocity pair. See the full inbound list on the "who Arizona honors" page.

Where is a Arizona CWP honored?

A Arizona CWP is honored by 35 other states. See the full outbound reciprocity list for exactly which states and any resident-only or class restrictions.

How long is a Arizona CWP valid?

A Arizona CWP is valid for 5 years before renewal is required.

This is not legal advice.Concealed-carry reciprocity changes frequently and carries serious legal consequences. Verify current law with the destination state's official source before you carry.

ArizonaConcealed Carry Permit & Reciprocity

Arizona is a permitless (constitutional) carry state — anyone 21+ (or 19+ with military service) who may lawfully possess a firearm can carry concealed without a permit. The Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) remains available and is worth holding for reciprocity, since many other states honor an Arizona CWP but not permitless carry. Arizona recognizes valid concealed-carry permits issued by all other U.S. states, provided the permit is valid in the issuing state and the holder is legally present in Arizona.

Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP)

Issuing authority: Arizona Department of Public Safety — Concealed Weapons Permit Unit
Carry regime: constitutional
Minimum age: 21
Fee: $60
Training: Required
Validity: 5 years

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Carry practicalities

Permitless carry

Allowed — minimum age 21

Arizona has permitless (constitutional) concealed carry: anyone 21 or older who may lawfully possess a firearm may carry concealed without a permit (A.R.S. § 13-3102). Residency is not required. Members of the U.S. armed forces and honorably discharged veterans may carry concealed at 19+.

official source · verified 2026-07-09

Open carry

Permitless

Open carry is legal in Arizona without a permit for anyone 18 or older who may lawfully possess a firearm (A.R.S. § 13-3102). A firearm carried openly, including in a case, holster, scabbard, pack or luggage, is expressly permitted.

official source · verified 2026-07-09

Duty to inform

Not required

Arizona imposes no duty to proactively volunteer that you are carrying. However, when contacted by a law enforcement officer during a lawful stop, detention or arrest, you must accurately answer if the officer asks whether you are carrying a concealed weapon (A.R.S. § 13-3102); a false answer is a criminal offense.

official source · verified 2026-07-09

Off-limits locations

K-12 school grounds
polling places on election day
courthouses and government buildings with posted screening
nuclear and hydroelectric generating stations
secured (sterile) areas of commercial airports
establishments licensed to serve alcohol that post a no-firearms sign
private property posted against firearms

Curated key categories, not exhaustive. Carrying onto K-12 school grounds and certain public establishments is restricted under A.R.S. § 13-3102; federal facilities and private property where the owner prohibits carry are also off-limits. Local posted 'no weapons' signage applies.

official source · verified 2026-07-09

Arizona reciprocity summary

Arizona honors 50 states' permits · honored by 35 states

Where a Arizona permit is honored →Whose permits Arizona honors →

Last verified 2026-07-09 against Arizona DPS — Concealed Weapons and Permits.

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Arizona FAQ

Does Arizona have constitutional carry?: Yes. Arizona is a constitutional (permitless) carry state — eligible adults may carry a concealed handgun without a permit. The CWP remains available and is still worth holding for reciprocity in states that don't recognize permitless carry.
How much does a Arizona CWP cost?: The CWP application fee in Arizona is $60. New permit fee is $60.00; renewal is $43.00.
Does Arizona honor out-of-state concealed-carry permits?: Arizona honors concealed-carry permits from 50 other states, subject to the qualifiers (resident-only or permit-class restrictions) noted on each reciprocity pair. See the full inbound list on the "who Arizona honors" page.
Where is a Arizona CWP honored?: A Arizona CWP is honored by 35 other states. See the full outbound reciprocity list for exactly which states and any resident-only or class restrictions.
How long is a Arizona CWP valid?: A Arizona CWP is valid for 5 years before renewal is required.

Sources

Arizona DPS — Concealed Weapons and Permits (2026-07-09)