Arizona CWP Renewal & New Application Processing

[MudCamper]

Originally Posted by microwaveguy

Mailed April 2
Received Sept 9

Didn't call and bug them about it , it just showed up.

That's the same day I mailed them. Maybe mine is almost here...?

[CessnaDriver]

On the renewal application...

IMPORTANT: To renew an Arizona concealed weapons permit, the permit holder shall submit a renewal application, no more than 90
days before or 60 days after the date of expiration.
○ If submitted prior to 90-days before, the application will be returned


I'm waiting for 90 days out. Do they care about the above at all?

[The Tiger]

Originally Posted by CessnaDriver

On the renewal application...

IMPORTANT: To renew an Arizona concealed weapons permit, the permit holder shall submit a renewal application, no more than 90
days before or 60 days after the date of expiration.
○ If submitted prior to 90-days before, the application will be returned


I'm waiting for 90 days out. Do they care about the above at all?

I would submit right at the 90 day mark. I did that this year for my renewal and they didn’t process it before the expiration. I actually had to call them because mine was expired.

[Baja Daze]

Originally Posted by CessnaDriver

On the renewal application...

IMPORTANT: To renew an Arizona concealed weapons permit, the permit holder shall submit a renewal application, no more than 90
days before or 60 days after the date of expiration.
○ If submitted prior to 90-days before, the application will be returned


I'm waiting for 90 days out. Do they care about the above at all?

I gambled and won, see Post #226....

Depends upon how important not having an expired CWP is to you? Worst case scenario, AZDPS simply returns your renewal application to you.

Need to call my contact and find out why AZDPS is backed-up again after having apparently eliminated their previously huge backlog of applications!

[Ca2AZ]

Originally Posted by Baja Daze

I gambled and won, see Post #226....

Depends upon how important not having an expired CWP is to you? Worst case scenario, AZDPS simply returns your renewal application to you.

Need to call my contact and find out why AZDPS is backed-up again after having apparently eliminated their previously huge backlog of applications!

I don't know that they're necessarily backed up, it seems to be a case of the squeaky wheel getting the grease. Everyone that has called and endured the lovely hold music has been essentially issued over the phone. As posted previously, mine only took 7 days from application drop off to issuance/mailing. I would encourage those still waiting to call, you'll be on hold between 30 mins-an hour and a half, but after a 2-3 minute conversation the card will be in the mail.

[MudCamper]

Originally Posted by Ca2AZ

it seems to be a case of the squeaky wheel getting the grease.

You may be right. I emailed a day or two ago, and mentioned it had been over 160 days since they received my app. I got the auto-responder saying they probably won't read my email, but I just got another email stating it would be sent out Monday.

[NightingaleM44]

Called again. Got 4th in line and waited about 5 min. Operator said my app is still pending background. Must be a huge backlog.

[WarWolf]

I called today and finally made it through after being disconnected twice after the automated message. I mailed mine back on April 18th and the lady confirmed receipt on the 21st. She let me know it’s currently in the background process and everything is being processed in the order received. So roughly 154 days pending so far.

[johnnyv5]

Just got my AZ permit yesterday. Started in May this year.

[stag6.8]

Originally Posted by johnnyv5

Just got my AZ permit yesterday. Started in May this year.

Excellent...you now have coverage for Nevada...I know you applied for Florida the same time as Arizona...what's the status on that??

[Someday]

I sent in my renewal two months ago (give or take a day). I called today, she said there is a huge backlog and mine was in the cue (she seemed a little annoyed, but I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one that has called her about the same thing).

[johnnyv5]

Originally Posted by stag6.8

Excellent...you now have coverage for Nevada...I know you applied for Florida the same time as Arizona...what's the status on that??

For Florida, I have to take another training. They didn't take my training for CA CCW as proof or the training person I used. Have to save up and make time to do that.

[9Cal_OC]

Originally Posted by johnnyv5

For Florida, I have to take another training. They didn't take my training for CA CCW as proof or the training person I used. Have to save up and make time to do that.

What certs did the trainer have?

[sfhondapilot]

Originally Posted by johnnyv5

Just got my AZ permit yesterday. Started in May this year.

Hopefully, mine will appear soon. Mailed my renewal on 5/4/22.

[AWE]

johnnyv5

I took the CA hunter course and added my CA training FL accepts the hunter.

[broadside]

Glad AZ went constitutional carry so when I visit and my permit has not yet been renewed I am covered. My other permits cover everything AZ does so its not really any loss to me if there is a delay

[Dan_Eastvale]

My renewal was 7 months in 2021. COVID crapola delay
I called for status 6 months in and they answered professionally.

No problem calling for your status

[Oli]

Mailed my application for a new permit Aug 17th. Money order cashed Sept 8th. Permit received today.

[Munny$hot]

If you plan on CCW in Nevada having Arizona is worth it for the reciprocity alone.

[Tjw85]

Just went did the training for Ca ccw. Can I send a copy of that training certificate as proof of the required course for Az?

[9Cal_OC]

Originally Posted by Tjw85

Just went did the training for Ca ccw. Can I send a copy of that training certificate as proof of the required course for Az?

Yes

[Cheep]

Originally Posted by Tjw85

Just went did the training for Ca ccw. Can I send a copy of that training certificate as proof of the required course for Az?

I you have an NRA instructor on it.

[luckystrike]

I seem to remember that NV decides not to recognize AZ every other year. Things could have changed somewhere but idk.

Originally Posted by Munny$hot

If you plan on CCW in Nevada having Arizona is worth it for the reciprocity alone.

[Dano3467]

^^^?^^^

[krypto99]

Originally Posted by luckystrike

I seem to remember that NV decides not to recognize AZ every other year. Things could have changed somewhere but idk.

To my knowledge this is untrue.

https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/res...p/az-gun-laws/

[The Tiger]

It is no longer true but it was true at some point in the past. I can't remember the exact year because it was several years ago. I went and got the NV permit for that reason. When my NV expired I didn't renew because they were accepting AZ again.

NV was a pain to get because it required training done IN Nevada.

[yendor]

Originally Posted by The Tiger

It is no longer true but it was true at some point in the past. I can't remember the exact year because it was several years ago. I went and got the NV permit for that reason. When my NV expired I didn't renew because they were accepting AZ again.

NV was a pain to get because it required training done IN Nevada.

True. but it gave me a reason to go to Vegas and do some gambling and seeing some shows at the same time.

[boomer8800]

does AZ list the weapon and serial on the permit like CA does, or anything goes?

[Lady Ruger]

Originally Posted by boomer8800

does AZ list the weapon and serial on the permit like CA does, or anything goes?

No firearm information on your card since none was listed on your AZ App.

[9Cal_OC]

Originally Posted by boomer8800

does AZ list the weapon and serial on the permit like CA does, or anything goes?

No such thing there.

[boomer8800]

Cool, thanks


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[sparky1979]

I can't find the non resident form. Can someone post a link please?

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[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by sparky1979

I can't find the non resident form. Can someone post a link please?

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https://www.azdps.gov/sites/default/...pplication.pdf

[Johnpjr]

Time line for my non resident AZ CCW

7/19/22 mailed application/money order
10/7/22 received permit in the mail

[Usual_Suspect]

Looking at the new application, I don't see where you can sign and send in a DD-214 showing Military Service, which waves the training requirement. Did AZ remove that? When I applied for mine a few years back you had a separate form to sign and attached a copy of your DD-214

[Lady Ruger]

Originally Posted by Usual_Suspect

Looking at the new application, I don't see where you can sign and send in a DD-214 showing Military Service, which waves the training requirement. Did AZ remove that? When I applied for mine a few years back you had a separate form to sign and attached a copy of your DD-214

Did you read the information at the links on their site?? There wasn't a seperate form 5 years ago when I did mine and hubby did his.
https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/03112.htm

N. An applicant shall demonstrate competence with a firearm through any of the following:

1. Completion of any firearms safety or training course or class that is available to the general public, that is offered by a law enforcement agency, a junior college, a college or a private or public institution, academy, organization or firearms training school and that is approved by the department of public safety or that uses instructors who are certified by the national rifle association.

2. Completion of any hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the Arizona game and fish department or a similar agency of another state.

3. Completion of any national rifle association firearms safety or training course.

4. Completion of any law enforcement firearms safety or training course or class that is offered for security guards, investigators, special deputies or other divisions or subdivisions of law enforcement or security enforcement and that is approved by the department of public safety.

5. Evidence of current military service or proof of honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions from the United States armed forces.

6. A valid current or expired concealed weapon, firearm or handgun permit or license that is issued by another state or a political subdivision of another state and that has a training or testing requirement for initial issuance.

7. Completion of any governmental police agency firearms training course and qualification to carry a firearm in the course of normal police duties.

8. Completion of any other firearms safety or training course or class that is conducted by a department of public safety approved or national rifle association certified firearms instructor.

[Usual_Suspect]

Originally Posted by Lady Ruger

Did you read the information at the links on their site?? There wasn't a seperate form 5 years ago when I did mine and hubby did his.
https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/03112.htm

N. An applicant shall demonstrate competence with a firearm through any of the following:

1. Completion of any firearms safety or training course or class that is available to the general public, that is offered by a law enforcement agency, a junior college, a college or a private or public institution, academy, organization or firearms training school and that is approved by the department of public safety or that uses instructors who are certified by the national rifle association.

2. Completion of any hunter education or hunter safety course approved by the Arizona game and fish department or a similar agency of another state.

3. Completion of any national rifle association firearms safety or training course.

4. Completion of any law enforcement firearms safety or training course or class that is offered for security guards, investigators, special deputies or other divisions or subdivisions of law enforcement or security enforcement and that is approved by the department of public safety.

5. Evidence of current military service or proof of honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions from the United States armed forces.

6. A valid current or expired concealed weapon, firearm or handgun permit or license that is issued by another state or a political subdivision of another state and that has a training or testing requirement for initial issuance.

7. Completion of any governmental police agency firearms training course and qualification to carry a firearm in the course of normal police duties.

8. Completion of any other firearms safety or training course or class that is conducted by a department of public safety approved or national rifle association certified firearms instructor.

Mine had a second page, this is what you filled out:

FIREARMS QUALIFICATION AND STATUTORY REVIEW AFFIDAVIT (ALL applicants MUST complete this section)
I attest that I have satisfactorily demonstrated competence with a firearm through completing a firearms safety course provided by:

(Print name of organization, governmental police agency, or branch of military)

I further attest that I have reviewed and am knowledgeable of Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13, Chapter 4 and Chapter 31.
X
Applicant’s Signature Date mm/dd/yyyy

The new form doesn't have that Training Section showing you can use Military Service. This is the wording on the new form

I attest under penalty of perjury that all statements made on this application are true.

I attest that I have satisfactorily demonstrated competence with a firearm through completing a firearms safety course provided by: __________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I further attest that I have reviewed and am knowledgeable of Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 13, Chapters 4 and 31.

By signing this application, I agree that any fee overpayment of $10.00 or less will be automatically donated to the State General Fund. Any overpayment of over $10.00 will cause the application to be returned for payment adjustment, and the application will not be processed until corrected.

X
APPLICANT SIGNATURE
DATE
mm/dd/yyyy

I always understood having to supply a copy of your DD-214, they need to verify you were no dishonorably discharged.

[Lady Ruger]

Originally Posted by Usual_Suspect

Mine had a second page, this is what you filled out:

FIREARMS QUALIFICATION AND STATUTORY REVIEW AFFIDAVIT (ALL applicants MUST complete this section)
I attest that I have satisfactorily demonstrated competence with a firearm through completing a firearms safety course provided by:

(Print name of organization, governmental police agency, or branch of military)

I further attest that I have reviewed and am knowledgeable of Arizona Revised Statutes Title 13, Chapter 4 and Chapter 31.
X
Applicant’s Signature Date mm/dd/yyyy

The new form doesn't have that Training Section showing you can use Military Service. This is the wording on the new form

I attest under penalty of perjury that all statements made on this application are true.

I attest that I have satisfactorily demonstrated competence with a firearm through completing a firearms safety course provided by: __________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ I further attest that I have reviewed and am knowledgeable of Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 13, Chapters 4 and 31.

By signing this application, I agree that any fee overpayment of $10.00 or less will be automatically donated to the State General Fund. Any overpayment of over $10.00 will cause the application to be returned for payment adjustment, and the application will not be processed until corrected.

X
APPLICANT SIGNATURE
DATE
mm/dd/yyyy

I always understood having to supply a copy of your DD-214, they need to verify you were no dishonorably discharged.

If you read the instructions on page one and the link I provided you SHOULD see the DD214 is usable.

[stoogescv]

Originally Posted by Johnpjr

Time line for my non resident AZ CCW

7/19/22 mailed application/money order
10/7/22 received permit in the mail

Here's my timeline for non-resident AZ CCW (new, not renewal):

9/14/2022 - mail application
10/20/2022 - received AZ CCW in mail

No emails, phone calls, etc. Just filled out application, attached copies of front and back of driver's license and California CCW permit, copies of CCW training forms from California CCW, attached two completed fingerprint cards.

[CessnaDriver]

They cashed my renewal USPS money order Thursday after receiving it only last Saturday. Seems like a good sign of improvement on processing time.