How buying a gun in Phoenix works
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Arizona law allows.
Arizona requires no state purchase permit, registration, or waiting period. For dealer purchases, complete ATF Form 4473 and pass the federal NICS background check. Federal age restrictions apply: handguns at 21, rifles and shotguns at 18. Online orders ship to your chosen FFL in Arizona, where the dealer conducts the check and transfers the firearm upon approval. Bring a valid government ID with your current address.
Dealers in these communities all work for Phoenix-area buyers:
- Glendale
- Scottsdale
- Tempe
- Peoria
- Chandler
- Avondale
- Goodyear
- Cave Creek
Carrying a gun in Maricopa County
Since 2010, Arizona has allowed permitless concealed carry for adults 21 and older who legally own firearms. The optional Arizona CCW permit, issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, aids in reciprocal carry with other states and waives NICS checks for dealer purchases. Private property owners and certain public buildings may prohibit firearms—always observe posted restrictions.
Hunting near Phoenix
Arizona deer hunting operates on a draw system, with general rifle seasons for mule deer and Coues whitetail from October through December. Each unit has specific dates and quotas in the Arizona Hunting Regulations. Over-the-counter archery hunts are available in late summer and winter. Legal methods include centerfire rifles, handguns, muzzleloaders, and archery—verify your unit’s rules before hunting.
Phoenix's metro units provide limited archery deer hunting, pushing most hunters toward the Tonto National Forest or western desert zones. The Ben Avery range is managed by Arizona Game and Fish.
Phoenix shooters frequent the Ben Avery Shooting Facility off Carefree Highway, while hunters use the city as a base for quail, javelina, and mule deer in northern and western units.
Public shooting ranges near Phoenix
The ranges on the city pages are public ranges run or listed by the state wildlife agency, a state forest or a national forest, chosen by distance from each city. Fees, passes and hours are the agency's.
Source: State wildlife agency and public-land range listings, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.