Arizona Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is responsible for issuing concealed carry permits in Arizona because they are the state agency in charge of regulating and overseeing firearms laws in the state. Local law enforcement agencies may assist in the application process, but they do not have the authority to issue permits. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are federal agencies and do not have jurisdiction over state-level firearm permits. Therefore, they are not responsible for issuing concealed carry permits in Arizona.