Notice:

Since our retirement, we no longer live in the Phoenix metro area, I am no longer conducting AZ CCW training.  Much of the information on this page is seriously out of date, and there have been significant changes in Arizona's CCW legislation, regulations and rules.  I'm leaving this page intact, as some of the links may be of value.  Should you wish to contact me, please use the "send e-mail to paul" link on my main page.  Thank you.




WESTERN TRAINING ASSOCIATES

AZ CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMIT
&
PERSONAL PROTECTION


 Arizona CCW Class Fees:

Initial 16-Hour CCW Permit Class $90
4-Hour CCW Permit Renewal Class $40

Course Schedule:

Please note: Due to family obligations and time constraints,
I have temporarily suspended scheduled classes. 
My apologies for the inconvenience.



Initial (16-hour) CCW Permit classes are available for individual
instruction and small groups, subject to instructor availability.

Renewal classes are scheduled on demand, generally one class per month.

Please call for the next available class, or if you need a referral to a local trainer.

 Paul Nixon
NRA Certified Pistol & Personal Protection Instructor
AZ DPS Approved Concealed Weapons Permit Instructor
(623) 877-xxxx

 Classes are conducted at:
Quality Gun Works
9414 W Van Buren, Tolleson
(623) 936-1495

The Concealed Weapon Permit Course meets the requirements of ARS 13-3112. The course and instructors are approved by Arizona Dept. of Public Safety, which issues CCW permits.

 DPS is required to issue a permit to any person who meets certain minimum eligibility requirements. You must be 21 or older and successfully complete an approved training course. CCW permits are valid for 4 years, and can be renewed by completing a 4-hour refresher course.  Details of the law are available  here.

Felons and prohibited possessors under state or federal law are not eligible to receive a permit.

 Some folks who wish to take basic firearm safety and the related legal and personal protection instruction, who are not otherwise eligible, for example a minor, are welcome to take our courses. Completion of a CCW class does not require that you apply for a permit.

Course fees include all necessary instructional materials. You will also need a gun with 100 rounds of the appropriate ammunition and hearing and eye protection. Ammo is available for sale, and hearing and eye protection is available for sale or loan. Loaner guns are also available by prior arrangement.

 Upon completion, you will receive the complete application package certified by WTA, including required fingerprinting. You may apply for your Arizona CCW permit within 6 months of completing the course. DPS charges a fee of $50 to process your application.

You do not need to be an Arizona resident to receive a permit. Non-US citizens, legally resident in Arizona are also eligible with certain restrictions.
 All classes require pre-registration, some classes have minimum sizes. Please call for details, or for other available courses, dates and locations, or e-mail Paul Nixon.

The Four Fundamental Rules of Gun Safety
Links to Arizona Firearms Laws & The Arizona Legislative Website
Reciprocity and states which recognize Arizona CCW permits

Phoenix metro area NRA-certified firearms instructors

The external links below should open a new browser window,
which you can simply close to return to this site:

Every Arizona Gun Owner should have The Arizona Gun Owner's Guide, By Alan Korwin
Arizona DPS CCW Unit Web Site, Arizona Concealed Weapon Permit Information
Packing.org: Data Base of Gun Laws from the 50 States, News of Firearms Issues & CCW Info
CCW Forums: A CCW-related discussion Bulletin Board
NRA-ILA's site has listings of basic firearms laws for each state
The Shooter's Bar[tm] is a national listing of pro-gun attorneys
Commercial air travel with firearms
An article on choosing The Self-Defense Shotgun
One man's opinion on Choosing a Concealed Carry Handgun
Good article on choosing a holster

Firearms technical and the 2nd Amendment

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