Our Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit Course is a Arizona DPS approved firearms safety course that provides detailed instruction in firearms safety, types of firearms, firearm and ammunition selection, firearms maintenance, mental conditioning for using lethal force, concealed and open carry methods, personal protection and non-lethal force options, conditions and circumstances associated with the use of lethal force in self defense and legal issues relating to lawful concealed carry in Arizona.

This course exceeds all state requirements for the Arizona CCW Permit. The course is 8 hours in length, delivered in a single day of instruction, generally either a Saturday or Sunday. Participants must be 21 years old at the time of permit application.

Required equipment includes an appropriate firearm (no single action revolvers), a holster or case for your firearm, eye and ear protection and at least 30 rounds of target ammunition.

Our course fee includes all range fees, all necessary paperwork and fingerprinting.

In this course you will learn:

•   Four Rules of Firearm Safety

•   Safe storage and handling of a firearm in the home

•   Where you can and cannot legally carry a concealed firearm

•   Arizona law relating to the use of non-lethal and lethal force in self defense

•   When you are justified in using lethal force to defend yourself or your family

•   About the "Combat Triad" of marksmanship, gun-handling and mindset

•   How to load and unload your pistol and clear common malfunctions

•   How to be aware of your surroundings and spot potential crimes before they happen

•   Life strategies to help you avoid becoming a victim of violent crime

•   Basic marksmanship skills including proper grip, stance and aiming when using a pistol Our Arizona CCW courses in the Phoenix area are generally held at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility located in North Phoenix.

After registration, you will receive a written confirmation from Armed Personal Defense via email.

Confirmations are sent out approximately one week prior to the course date.

The confirmation will include class times, directions to the class locations and a list of items you will need for the class. Please contact Armed Personal Defense with any questions at 480-607-5144.