Arizona Firearm Laws
- Background Check Required?
- Private Sale: No, background checks are not required for private sales between individuals.
- Licensed Dealer: Yes, federally licensed dealers must conduct a background check through the NICS system.
- Waiting Period: None.
- Registration Requirement: None.
- Permit Required (to purchase): None.
- Concealed Carry Permit: Not required for lawful carry; permits are still issued.
- Magazine Capacity Limits: None.
- Assault Weapons Limits: None.
Source: 18 U.S.C. § 922(t), A.R.S. § 13-3102
Prohibited from Purchasing
- Anyone who is a minor.
- Anyone fleeing from justice.
- Anyone convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year in prison.
- Anyone unlawfully using or addicted to controlled substances.
- Anyone legally determined to be mentally defective or committed to a mental institution.
- Anyone unlawfully present in the United States or in the country under a non-immigrant visa.
- Anyone discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions.
- Anyone who has given up U.S. citizenship.
- Anyone convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence offense.
- Anyone with an outstanding warrant for certain firearm-prohibiting offenses.
- Anyone restrained by a qualifying court order involving a partner or child.
Source: A.R.S. § 13-3101, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)
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