My 19yr old son just went to a CCW class. I am still unclear if he can own a handgun, or open carry one. I've read that he can purchase (not from shop though), own and open carry in AZ. But I have people (some married to LEO in different states, that under federal law he absolutely cannot purchase, own or open carry. Which is correct? I read a bit here and I am confused.
In Arizona you can carry openly under 21. The controlling statues relative to carry are in
ARS 13-3102 .
ARS 13-3102.A.2 makes it illegal for someone under 21 to carry "concealed."
ARS 13-3102.B defines the exceptions to A.2 (for being under 21 years old)
ARS 13-3102.B.3 defines open and vehicle carry that don't violate Section A.2.
Nowhere in ARS 13-3102 does it show a minimum age (i.e., 18 years old) for carrying a weapon.
That's covered in
ARS 13-3111 .
I recommend
not accepting anything other than Arizona statutes or court rulings when it comes to carrynig in Arizona.
Know-it-all gun law websites are always suspect and won't help you when you're standing in front of a judge.
The best commerical source on gun laws in Arizona is the
Arizona Gun Owners Guide
Finally, if you want to improve the gun laws in Arizona,
join AzCDL.
Fred