Updated November 17, 2022
An Arizona firearm bill of sale is a document used by the owner of a firearm to legally sell or trade the firearm to another individual or party. Due to Arizona’s relaxed gun laws, purchasers and owners of firearms are not required to obtain a license or permit to carry a concealed weapon. The only reason a resident of Arizona would need to apply for a concealed weapons permit would be to operate the weapon in another state that requires the permit.
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Privately Selling a Firearm
Anyone can privately sell a firearm in the state of Arizona.
Prohibited from Buying
In accordance with ARS § 13-3102(A)(5), a person commits misconduct involving weapons in the state of Arizona by knowingly selling or transferring a deadly weapon to a prohibited possessor. A prohibited possessor is considered any individual who:
- Has been convicted within or without this state of a felony or who has been adjudicated delinquent for a felony and whose civil right to possess or carry a firearm has not been restored;
- Is at the time of possession serving a term of imprisonment in any correctional or detention facility;
- Is at the time of possession serving a term of probation pursuant to a conviction for a domestic violence offense as defined in section 13-3601 or a felony offense, parole, community supervision, work furlough, home arrest or release on any other basis or who is serving a term of probation or parole pursuant to the interstate compact under title 31, chapter 3, article 4.1;
- Is an undocumented alien or a nonimmigrant alien traveling with or without documentation in this state for business or pleasure or who is studying in this state and who maintains a foreign residence abroad. This subdivision does not apply to:
- Nonimmigrant aliens who possess a valid hunting license or permit that is lawfully issued by a state in the United States;
- Nonimmigrant aliens who enter the United States to participate in a competitive target shooting event or to display firearms at a sports or hunting trade show that is sponsored by a national, state, or local firearms trade organization devoted to the competitive use or other sporting use of firearms;
- Certain diplomats;
- Officials of foreign governments or distinguished foreign visitors who are designated by the United States department of state; and
- Persons who have received a waiver from the United States attorney general;
- Has been found incompetent pursuant to rule 11, Arizona rules of criminal procedure, and who subsequently has not been found competent; or
- Is found guilty except insane.
Registering a Firearm
According to ARS 13-3108, registering a firearm is not required in the state of Arizona.
Concealed Carry
Concealed carry is allowed in Arizona without a permit but an individual can obtain a permit voluntarily.
How to Apply
Concealed carry permit applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or 19 years of age with proof of military service. They must also be a resident of Arizona or a U.S. citizen, free of any felony charges or convictions, free from any mental illnesses, and lawfully present in the U.S.
Step 1 – Complete both pages of the concealed carry permit application.
Step 2 – Attach proof of firearm competence, in accordance with ARS 13-3112.
Step 3 – Complete and attach two FD-258 Blue Applicant Fingerprint cards.
Step 4 – Attach a cashier’s check, money order, or certified check payable to AZ DPS in the amount of $60.00.
Step 5 – Attach proof of citizenship or legal right to reside in the U.S.
Step 6 – Mail the application to AZ DPS CWPU, P.O. Box 6488, Phoenix, AZ 85005.
Reciprocity
Per ARS 13-3112(Q), Arizona recognizes the concealed carry permits of all states that issue them to their residents.