Live classes across the Valley — taught by a NRA and USCCA Instructor and Multi-Manufacturer factory-certified armorer.
You no longer have to run around town to find and purchase a $60 Money order. You will create an account with AZ DPS and pay with your credit or debit card.
You no longer have to worry about filling out your application and mailing it in. No more wondering if AZ DPS received you application paperwork. No worrying about finding the correct AZ DPS address, finding a large envelope and figuring out how much postage you will need. You will get and envelope to mail in your fingerprints in class to finalize your application.
Once you have created and account with Arizona Department of Public Safety you will be able to log in to your account and see the status of your application. You no longer will have to wait on the phone to check if AZ DPS received your application, if it is in process, or if it has been issued and mailed out to you.
With the online process you now only have to take a picture of you documents. What ever documentation you need to send AZ DPS. Take a picture of your Certificate of Completion, Drivers License, Passport, immigration card, restoration of rights, set aside or expungement. All can be uploaded with a picture from your phone or uploaded from files on you computer.
You will be able to log into your account and renew and change or update your address or other changes you may need. When the time comes for a renewal or when you move or change your name because of a marriage you will be able to go online and renew or update your information.
After you application or renewal you can log into your AZ DPS account and check on the status of you application. If it has been approved and mailed or declined.
Click on any of the class links below to register and purchase your tickets online. Classes sell out, so register your spot soon!
CCW permit classes in North Phoenix at Ben Avery, taught by an NRA and USCCA certified instructor. Classes fill up quickly — register today to secure your spot.
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Arizona CCW permit classes held in East Mesa are taught by NRA/USCCA certified instructors. Class is in the Banquet Room of Rudy's Country BBQ. Classes fill up quickly — register today to secure your spot.
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Complete your Arizona CCW course online — anytime, from home, at your own pace.
Start you Online CCW ClassStreamline your firearm purchase and skip federal NICS background checks. With an AZ CCW permit you are pre-approved by Arizona Department of Public Safety to purchase a firearm [18 U.S.C. §922(s)(1)(C)].
With an AZ CCW permit, you avoid going through the FBI's NICS check, and avoid being tracked by the Justice department for exercising your Second Amendment rights.
Arizona CCW Permit Holders may enter bars or restaurants where alcohol is served while carrying a concealed weapon, provided you personally do not consume alcohol. [ARS 4-229(A)].
When interacting with law enforcement, the officer will immediately know that you have taken training and that you have passed a thorough background check.
Federal law now allows you to carry your concealed firearm in most National Parks (subject to state laws in which the park resides) [Pub. Law 111-24 §512; 123 Stat. 1725].
As an Arizona resident, and Arizona CCW permit allows you to legally carry a concealed weapon in 38 states (including Arizona) [ARS §13-3112(Q)(R)] .
With over 500 5-star reviews, it’s easy to see why we are the preferred choice for concealed carry classes in Arizona.
Completing this class is a great first step towards getting your CCW Permit. You will not get your permit at the class, but we will give you everything you need to apply through the Arizona Dept of Public Safety, including discounted Instantaneous fingerprinting after class and online electronic application.
A CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon) permit allows you to carry concealed on your person, a loaded handgun in public (certain areas restricted).
No, an Arizona CCW is not public information.
Range Time firing of a weapon is NOT required for an Arizona CCW permit. Given our classroom setting, we do not fire or handle weapons in our classes.
Step 1: Determine your eligibility. You must be a United States citizen with no prior convicted felons, along with other requirements.
Step 2: Complete a firearms safety training program (that’s where we come in).
Step 3: Complete the online application. Schedule discounted instantaneous fingerprinting at AZ DPS contracter CCW permit classes.
No. Even without a CCW Permit, firearms do not need to be registered in the state of Arizona.
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