Concealed Weapons & Permits
Welcome to the Concealed Weapons Permits Unit website. Here you can find all the relevant information pertaining to concealed weapons within the state of Arizona.Our mission is to provide timely and accurate services to our customers. We embrace the latest technologies and welcome innovative ideas to assist our operations in an ever changing industry.
The Concealed Weapons Permit Unit (CWPU) operates under::
Sections
Important Information for Applicant
Please include two fingerprint cards with your permit application packet. This will reduce the processing time for your concealed weapons permit.
Important Information for Instructors
Updates to the firearms-safety lesson plan and legal issues text have been posted on this web site in the Instructor Information section.
Two revised tests have been mailed to instructors. If you have not received your copy by August 10, 2010 please contact our office.
Effective July 29, 2010 please ensure you are utilizing the following:
- New Permit Application version 'J'
- Legal Issues Text version 14.0
- Firearms-Safety Program dated July 2010
Please provide each student with two fingerprint cards and remind your students that the permit process may take up to 75 days.
The Concealed Weapons Permit Unit will be closed on the following state mandated furlough dates:
July 23, 2010 July 22, 2011
August 20, 2010 August 19, 2011
September 17, 2010 September 16, 2011
November 26, 2010 November 25, 2011
December 23, 2010 December 23, 2011
June 10, 2011 June 15, 2012