Arizona Gun Laws & Concealed Carry Reciprocity (2026)
Quick answer: Arizona (AZ) is a constitutional-carry (permitless) state meaning anyone 21+ who can legally possess a handgun may carry concealed without a permit (including non-residents). Arizona also honors carry permits from every state that issues them. Going the other way, a Arizona permit lets you carry in 37 states (9 that honor it plus 29 permitless states).
📌 Reviewed against official sources: August 14, 2026 · By James Nicholas
Where your Arizona permit works (carry out)
With a Arizona-issued resident permit you can legally carry in 37 states: 9 honor the permit itself and 28 are permitless-carry states where eligible visitors need no permit at all.
✅ Permitless — no permit needed (28)
AlabamaAlaskaArkansasFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNew HampshireNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontWest VirginiaWyoming
✅ Honor your Arizona permit (9)
ColoradoDelawareMichiganNevadaNew MexicoNorth CarolinaPennsylvaniaVirginiaWisconsin
Whose permits does Arizona honor? (carry in)
Arizona recognizes valid concealed-carry permits from every issuing state.
Official basis: A.R.S. 13-3112(Q) (azleg.gov): Arizona SHALL recognize any other state’s valid permit if the holder is legally present and not prohibited; 13-3112(S): out-of-state holders must be 21+ and not under indictment/felony-convicted. Written agreements (subsec. R) used only where the other state requires o
Key Arizona carry restrictions
- No duty to inform unless officer asks; must answer truthfully
- Permit (not permitless) required to carry in establishments serving alcohol; no carry while consuming
- Posted ‘no weapons’ signs enforceable; schools/polling places off-limits
Duty to inform police: Only if asked.
Arizona permit basics
Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) Issued by AZ DPS; non-residents may apply. Minimum age: 21. Even in a permitless state, a permit remains useful for out-of-state reciprocity and other benefits.
Arizona carry FAQ
Can you conceal carry in Arizona without a permit?
Yes. Arizona has had permitless (constitutional) carry since 2010: anyone 21+ who may legally possess a handgun can carry concealed without a permit, including eligible non-residents. Standard restrictions on prohibited places still apply.
What states honor a Arizona (AZ) carry permit?
A Arizona resident permit is honored in 9 states, and 28 more states have permitless carry where no permit is needed 37 states total. See the full lists on this page or use our interactive reciprocity map.
Does Arizona recognize out-of-state concealed carry permits?
Yes — Arizona honors valid carry permits from every issuing state.
Can I carry in California with a Arizona permit?
No — California does not honor a Arizona permit.
Is there a duty to inform police in Arizona?
Only if asked.
Official sources
- azleg.gov/ars/13/03112.htm
- azdps.gov/services/public-services-center/conceal…
- news.azpm.org/s/1409-senate-bill-1108-concealed-weapo…
- usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/az-gun-la…
Facts on this page were checked against the sources above on August 14, 2026 — including a dedicated primary-source verification pass against state statutes, attorney general and state police pages. Spot an error or a law change? Tell us and we’ll fix it fast.
Related states & resources
Neighboring states: California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah.
Tools: Interactive Reciprocity Map · Concealed Carry Reciprocity Guide · Concealed Carry by State · 2A Legal Glossary · carry gear reviews at Popular EDC.
Not legal advice. Freedom’s Lodge and Brand Avalanche Media are not attorneys; this page is general educational information, verified against the official sources above as of August 14, 2026 and subject to change at any time. Confirm current law with the official state source and/or a licensed attorney before carrying. See our full legal disclaimer and how we verify this data.