An Arizona firearm bill of sale is a document a gun seller uses to transfer firearm ownership to another person, serving as proof of the sale. While the state does not require individuals to complete paperwork to sell, buy, or carry a gun, this form is usually a good idea in this type of transaction.
State Laws for Selling a Gun in Arizona
Minimum Age to Purchase
In Arizona, the minimum age to purchase or possess a firearm is 18. However, this does not apply if they are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or a safety instructor responsible for teaching them proper gun safety. [1] [2]
Permit for Purchase
There is no state permit required to purchase a firearm in a private sale.
Register a Gun
According to state law, you do not have to obtain a license or permit or register your firearms as long as you are an eligible possessor. [3] [4]
It also forbids local jurisdictions from requiring licensing or registration of guns and ammunition.
Open Carry Permit
The state does not require you to obtain a permit to open carry.
Concealed Carry Permit
Although a permit is not required for concealed carry in the state, residents can voluntarily obtain one to benefit from reciprocity agreements in other states.
How to Apply
For those who wish to carry a firearm in Arizona, you must meet the following requirements:
- You are an Arizona resident or a U.S. citizen.
- You are age 21 or older, or you are age 19 or older and active-duty military or honorably discharged.
- You are free of felony offenses and felony indictments unless:
- Your conviction has been expunged, set aside, or vacated, and
- Your right to firearms has been restored, and
- You are not considered a prohibited possessor.
- You do not suffer from mental illness.
- You are not in the U.S. illegally.
- You complete a firearms training program or demonstrate competence with a gun.
If you meet these requirements, follow the steps below to obtain a permit:
- Step 1 – Complete Application: Fill out the concealed carry permit application.
- Step 2 – Show Proof of Competence: Attach proof of firearm competence per ARS 13-3112 (course must be compliant with § 13-4-111).
- Step 3 – Get Fingerprinted: Complete and attach two FD-258 Blue Applicant Fingerprint cards.
- Step 4 – Pay a Fee: Attach a money order, cashier’s check, or certified check made out to AZ DPS for $60.00.
- Step 5 – Show Proof of Citizenship: Attach proof of citizenship or documentation showing your legal right to reside in the U.S.
- Step 6 – Mail Application: Send your application by mail to AZ DPS CWPU, PO Box 6488, Phoenix, AZ 85005.
Gun Reciprocity
If you have a firearm permit from another U.S. state, Arizona generally grants reciprocity and recognizes your permit. [5]
Your U.S. state permit is valid in Arizona as long as you meet the following conditions:
- Your license or permit is valid in the issuing state.
- You are:
- Legally present in the state, and
- Not prohibited from having a firearm in Arizona.
- You are age 21 or older if you wish to carry a concealed firearm.
The 13 states that do not grant reciprocity to those holding an Arizona concealed weapons permit include:
- California
- Connecticut
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- New Jersey
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Washington
It would be best to verify the current reciprocity and recognition laws of any state you travel to before you carry concealed firearms within that state.
Directly contact the state before attempting to carry a concealed weapon within their jurisdiction.
Restrictions on Firearm Ownership
You may not transfer or sell a deadly weapon to a prohibited person. [6] A prohibited person is an individual who:
- Has been convicted of a felony within or without the state of Arizona.
- Has been adjudicated delinquent for a felony, leaving that person with no restored civil right to carry a firearm.
- Is serving an imprisonment term in a detention or correctional facility.
- Is serving a probation term pursuant to a domestic violence conviction or another felony offense, community supervision, parole, home arrest, work furlough, or other offense in accordance with the interstate compact under Title 31, chapter 3, article 4.1.
- Is a nonimmigrant alien with or without documentation (with some exceptions) or an undocumented alien.
- Has been found incompetent under Arizona rule 11 of criminal procedures and is not currently found competent.
- Has been found guilty because of insanity.
Additionally, there are a few more rules about firearm purchase and possession, such as:
- Children under 18 are generally not allowed to possess handguns.
- Individuals under 18 cannot be transferred a long gun, and anyone under 21 cannot be transferred a handgun.
Firearm Inheritance Laws
To legally inherit a firearm, you must be legally allowed to own and possess a gun under federal and state law. The trustee in the inheritance process should ensure all other laws are abided by, including the necessary background checks.
