The Arizona Concealed Carry Weapons course is a firearms safety course designed to provide a general introduction to firearms and pistol shooting. The course curriculum includes instruction in firearms safety, firearm and ammunition selection, firearm maintenance, firearm manipulation, judgmental shooting, mental conditioning, range qualification, legal issues related to the use of deadly force, and a twenty question test that must receive a passing score of 70%. This course curriculum meets or exceeds all state requirements for the Arizona CCW Permit. The course is 8 hours long, delivered over one day of instruction, generally on a Saturday. Participants must be at least 21 years of age.

The Following Subject Matter is Covered:

• All ARS pertaining to Concealed Carry

• Firearm Safety

• Personal Protection

• Types of Handguns

• Judgmental Shooting

• Arizona Firearm Laws

• Use of Deadly Force

• Range Qualifications

• Mental Conditioning

• Justification

• Interfacing with Law Enforcement

Note: Includes fingerprinting and assistance in filling out AZCCW packet and range time. An additional fee of $60.00 is required to be paid to AZ DPS and must be sent in with your application.

Equipment requirements:

Include: semi-automatic pistol or revolver, 3 magazines for semi-automatic pistol or 3 speed loaders for a revolver, holster and magazine pouch for semi-automatic pistol or holster and speed loader pouch for revolver, 300 rounds of factory ammunition, ear protection, eye protection, comfortable clothing including tennis shoes or hiking boots, sun screen, Lunch and Water