Arizona CCW and Self-Defense Law Course

Effective July 29, 2010 the State of Arizona no longer requires that a lawfully armed citizen have a Arizona CCW Permit in order to carry a concealed firearm on their person or in their vehicle. 

Even though you no longer need a permit to carry a concealed firearm in Arizona, you are still responsible for knowing all applicable laws relating to lawful concealed carry or the laws of Arizona that relate to the use of physical or lethal force for self-defense.  You need to know the law!

There are two ways to learn what you need to know:  Take a CCW course or take one of our seminars that will provide you with a clear understanding of the law in Arizona relating to concealed carry and the use of physical or lethal force in self-defense.

Arizona CCW and Self Defense Law Course is a 4 hour survey of the laws relating to concealed carry in Arizona and Arizona law relating to the lawful use of physical or lethal force. 

Topics discussed include:

• Open vs. Concealed Carry of a firearm.
• Where you can and cannot legally carry a firearm
• When you can and cannot legally carry a concealed firearm
• How to handle contact with Law Enforcement while carrying a firearm
• When you may legally use “Defensive Display” of a firearm
• Criminal offenses involving firearms
• Limitations of ‘constitutional’ concealed carry in Arizona
• Development of the “Self Defense Mindset”.
• Overview of the Criminal vs. Civil Legal System
• Concept of “Justification” in the context of self-defense
• Concept of “Disparity of Force” in the context of justification
• Legal issues surrounding the use of force in self-defense
• Criminal offenses involving firearms
• Castle Doctrine as applied in Arizona
• Criminal act that justify the use of lethal force
• Discussion of “Shoot / No Shoot Scenarios”
• Discussion of the aftermath of a lawful self-defense shooting
• Common psychological and physiological responses to a shooting
• Strategies for avoiding becoming a victim of violent crime
• Surviving a violent criminal encounter

After registering for this course, you will receive a written email confirmation approximately one week prior to the course dates. The confirmation will include class times, directions to the class location and a list of items you will need for the class.   Please contact Armed Personal Defense at 480-607-5144 with any questions.