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  Concealed Weapons Permit Unit Information Center

Welcome to the

Concealed Weapons Permit Unit
Information Web Site


Overview

The Concealed Weapons Permit Unit (CWPU) operates under the authority of the State of Arizona concealed carry law, Arizona Revised Statute 13-3112, and Arizona Administrative Rules R13-9-101 through R13-9-603.

The mission of the CWPU team 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.

Service professionals of the CWPU:

  • Process new and renewal CCW permit applications; authorize CCW instructor applications; authorize firearms-safety training organizations; and issue Certificates of Firearms Proficiency in accordance with the Law Enforcement Officer's Safety Act (LEOSA) of 2004.
  • Respond to inquiries from the public, media outlets, industry professionals and governmental entities regarding eligibility, program trends and legislative actions.
  • Provide training to law enforcement personnel.
  • Suspend or revoke the authorization of persons or training organizations no longer eligible for participation in the program.
  • Conduct compliance reviews with instructors and training organizations to ensure adherence to applicable laws and rules; provide necessary training to encourage compliance.
  • Publish the "Concealed Courier" newsletter for CCW instructors, training organizations and law enforcement personnel.
  • Maintain the "Official Arizona Concealed Weapons" web page.

For inquiries about the concealed weapons permit program, or to comment about the concealed weapons web page, e-mail us:

e-mail:

E-MAIL US

Supervisor:

Donna J Street

CWPU Address:
Concealed Weapons Permit Unit
P.O. Box 6488
Phoenix, Arizona 85005

Phone:
Metro Phoenix: (602) 256-6280
Outside Metro Phoenix (In Arizona): (800) 256-6280
Fax: (602) 223-2928

 

 

 

 

 

Updated: 05/28/09

  News & Information

Director's Unit Citation Award!
2007

Congratulations to everyone in the Concealed Weapons Permit Unit on receiving the highly coveted Director's Unit Citation Award!

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Applicants

Please allow approximately 75 days for the processing of your permit application. We are experiencing an increased volume of applications and are currently operating with minimum staffing levels.

Please include two fingerprint cards with your permit application packet. This will reduce the processing time for your concealed weapons permit.

Thank you!

We sincerely appreciate your patience.

CCW Instructors

Please ensure you are utilizing the following:

  • New Permit Application

version 'I'

  • Legal Issues Text

version 12.4

  • Firearms-Safety Program

dated Sept 2008

Please provide each student with two fingerprint cards and remind your students that the permit process may take up to 75 days.

05-29-09: Concealed Weapons Permit Unit Volunteer Position Available

03-20-09: Carrying Concealed Firearms in National Parks and Refuges

01/09/09: Implementation of Concealed Firearms Rule within National Parks Service boundaries

09/01/08: New Laws Regarding Concealed Weapons Permits

 

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