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Purchasing a firearm in Arizona

Steps to Register a Firearm in Arizona

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Requirements to hold a firearm license

No

More information on Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL), as well as what each license type can do, can be found on our FFL home page.
We also have a very helpful FFL search tool if you want to search by postal code, state, business name, or even license number.

Does Arizona Require a Background Check to purchase a Firearm?

No, Arizona does not have a state law that requires a background check prior to the sale of a firearm, but federal law requires all federally licensed firearm dealers to perform a background check before any sale of a firearm.

A state level background check is not a requirement in Arizona before the transfer of a firearm. However, if a licensed dealer wishes to do so, they would initiate a background check required by federal law by contacting the FBI directly.

Owning a firearm in Arizona

Does Arizona have a Gun Free Zone law?

Yes, Arizona has a defined list of gun free zones:

• At a bar where alcohol is being served
• At an election polling place on the day of any election
• On the person or within the immediate control of any person in an electricity generating station
• In any public establishment
• On the grounds of a correctional facility or a jail

Does Arizona Require a Safety Course to own a Firearm?

You are not required to take a safety course in order to own a firearm in Arizona.

Common Firearm Offenses in Arizona

• 13-3102. Misconduct involving weapons
• 13-3102.01. Storage of deadly weapons
• 13-3105. Forfeiture of weapons and explosives
• 13-3119. Misconduct involving weapons in a secured area of an airport
• 13-1102. Negligent homicide
• 13-1104. Second degree murder
• 13-1105. First degree murder

More on Arizona Firearm Laws

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