Can I carry concealed in Arizona without a permit?

Yes. Arizona is a constitutional (permitless) carry state — an eligible adult at least 21 years old who may lawfully possess a firearm can carry a concealed handgun in Arizona without first obtaining the CWP.

Should I still get a Arizona CWP if I can carry permitless?

Yes. The CWP remains available in Arizona and is worth holding because permitless carry is only valid inside Arizona's own borders — most other states extend reciprocity to a valid permit, not to Arizona's permitless-carry law. A Arizona CWP lets you carry concealed while traveling to states that honor it.

Does permitless carry in Arizona work in other states?

No. Permitless carry is a Arizona-specific legal status and does not travel with you. Reciprocity agreements are between states' permit systems — carrying in another state generally requires either that state's own permitless-carry law (if it has one) or a permit that state's reciprocity list recognizes.

Arizona Constitutional Carry (Permitless Carry)

Who can carry concealed in Arizona without a permit, the minimum age, and why the CWP still matters for reciprocity when you travel.

Permitless carry in Arizona

Minimum age (permitless): 21
Carry regime: constitutional
Residency: Residents and non-residents

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+.

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The Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) still matters

The CWP remains available in Arizona even though a permit is not required to carry concealed within the state. It is worth obtaining anyway: most states that grant reciprocity honor a valid out-of-state permit, not another state's permitless-carry law. Holding the CWP is typically what lets a Arizona resident carry concealed while traveling to a state that recognizes it.

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Arizona constitutional carry FAQ

Can I carry concealed in Arizona without a permit?: Yes. Arizona is a constitutional (permitless) carry state — an eligible adult at least 21 years old who may lawfully possess a firearm can carry a concealed handgun in Arizona without first obtaining the CWP.
Should I still get a Arizona CWP if I can carry permitless?: Yes. The CWP remains available in Arizona and is worth holding because permitless carry is only valid inside Arizona's own borders — most other states extend reciprocity to a valid permit, not to Arizona's permitless-carry law. A Arizona CWP lets you carry concealed while traveling to states that honor it.
Does permitless carry in Arizona work in other states?: No. Permitless carry is a Arizona-specific legal status and does not travel with you. Reciprocity agreements are between states' permit systems — carrying in another state generally requires either that state's own permitless-carry law (if it has one) or a permit that state's reciprocity list recognizes.