Open Carry in Arizona

Arizona has no state law that requires a permit to carry a firearm openly; the concealed-carry restriction for people under 21 (§ 13-3102(A)(2)) applies to concealed weapons. Unemancipated minors under 18 may not knowingly carry or possess a firearm in any place open to the public, on streets or highways, or on private property other than property of the minor's parent, grandparent or guardian, unless accompanied by a parent, grandparent, guardian or certified instructor (with parental consent), with exceptions for ages 14-17 for hunting, shooting events, practice and agricultural work. Carrying is barred at the places listed in prohibited_places.

Adults 21 and older who are not prohibited possessors may carry a firearm, loaded or concealed, in a vehicle without a permit; concealed carry in a vehicle is an offense only if it furthers a felony or the person fails to answer truthfully when an officer asks during a lawful contact. A person under 21 may not carry a concealed deadly weapon 'within his immediate control in or on a means of transportation' (class 3 misdemeanor). On school grounds, a firearm in a vehicle is allowed only if it is unloaded, carried in a vehicle under an adult's control, and, if the adult leaves the vehicle, the firearm is not visible and the vehicle is locked.

Arizona prohibits: possessing a deadly weapon on school grounds (class 1 misdemeanor; exceptions include an unloaded firearm in a locked vehicle, school-approved programs, and hunter or firearm safety courses); entering an election polling place on election day carrying a deadly weapon (class 1 misdemeanor); entering a nuclear or hydroelectric generating station carrying a deadly weapon; and entering a public establishment or public event carrying a deadly weapon after a reasonable request by the operator or sponsor to surrender it for secure storage (class 1 misdemeanor). A liquor-licensed (on-sale) business may post a statutory sign; once it does, no one may carry a firearm on those premises. Without such a sign, a concealed handgun may be carried on on-sale premises.