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I called the DPS in Arizona a while back and the trooper confirmed that I can have it holstered in a glove box or other compartment and without me even asking he asked me why I don't put it on my hip and carry it openly. And this is straight from Arizona's website:
WHERE CAN I CARRY A WEAPON?
GENERALLY, MISCONDUCT INVOLVING WEAPONS DOES NOT APPLY TO:
* A deadly weapon which is immediately accessible and carried openly by a means that makes it obvious to a casual observer the person is carrying a deadly weapon ("open carry")
* A person in his home, on his business premises or on real property owned or leased by that person
* Within a means of transportation, a deadly weapon that is not immediately accessible or if it is clearly visible to a casual observer or if it is carried in a container that makes it obvious the person is transporting a deadly weapon
* A peace officer or any person summoned by any peace officer to assist while actually in the performance of official duties
* A warden, deputy warden or correctional officer of the state department of corrections
* A member of the military forces of the United States or of any state of the United States in the performance of official duties
* A person specifically licensed, authorized or permitted (ccw permit) pursuant to a statute of this state or of the United States. Permit holders are subject to the below listed restrictions
* Active/retired law enforcement officers carrying under the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 (LEOSA)
FIREARMS ARE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES (with or without a permit)
* Businesses serving alcohol for consumption on the premises (peace officers are excepted)
* Polling places on election days (peace officers are excepted)
* School grounds (some exceptions – see below) (peace officers are excepted)
* Commercial nuclear & hydroelectric generating stations (peace officers are excepted)
* Military installations (peace officers are limited)
* Indian reservations (check w/tribe, peace officers are limited)
* Game preserves (peace officers are limited)
* National parks (peace officers are limited)
* Correctional facilities
* Federal buildings (peace officers are limited)
* Airports (in or beyond security checkpoints) (peace officers are limited)
* Where federal, state or local laws prohibit weapons (peace officers are limited)
* State or local government/private establishments or events when asked by the operator/sponsor/agent. Most government facilities will provide a location to temporarily store a firearm. Persons who refuse to leave and/or secure their weapon are trespassing and can be cited or arrested for 13-1502A1 (C3M) or 13-1503A (C2M), depending on the venue (peace officers are excepted)
School exceptions (Concealed or not):
* You are an adult in a vehicle and the firearm is unloaded before entering school grounds. Furthermore, if you must exit your vehicle, the firearm must remain unloaded and be secured (locked) within the vehicle, out of plain view (ARS 13-3102.I.1) Use caution and common sense if you must exit the vehicle with a firearm to secure it in the trunk (avoid causing a potentially serious disturbance)
* You are an adult attending a firearms related class (hunter/safety) or participating in a school program that requires you to bring or possess a firearm and the training or event was scheduled and approved by school administrators (ARS 13-3102.H & I.2). This exception also applies to a juvenile accompanied by a parent, grandparent, legal guardian or a certified hunter/firearms safety officer acting with the permission of a parent or guardian (ARS 13-3111.A). The firearm will be unloaded before entering school grounds and should be placed in a case to avoid causing a potentially serious disturbance
* Additionally, designated employees of a school may order a person off of school property if that person is believed to be interfering with school operations. School boards may also enact specific and more restrictive rules governing firearms and deadly weapons on school grounds (ARS 13-2911). Determine the what the rules of a school are before attempting to enter
PERMIT HOLDER REQUIREMENTS
* A qualified person must have the permit in possession when carrying a concealed weapon
* The permit must be presented to any law enforcement officer upon request, along with a driver’s license, military ID, state ID card or passport
* A law enforcement officer may temporarily take possession of a firearm during traffic stops or other official contacts with the public
Carrying in Other States
It is extremely important that all Arizona Permit holders be aware of the CCW requirements and laws of all reciprocating/recognizing states. An Arizona CCW permit does not supersede any other state's law or CCW requirements. Persons carrying an Arizona permit are subject to the laws of the state they are visiting.
If you are an Arizona permit holder traveling to another state and wish to carry a concealed weapon using your Arizona permit, contact that state directly to confirm their recognition status before carrying concealed weapons there.
Some states only recognize permits from persons who are a resident of the issuing state.
Some states have an active CCW reciprocal agreement on file with the State of Arizona. This means your Arizona permit allows you to carry concealed under their respective state statute, and Arizona will reciprocate by recognizing CCW permits issued by these states, regardless of whether they are "Resident" or "Non-Resident," if so marked. Please go to the reciprocity/recognition page fore more information.