open carry arizona question

[duns]

It all falls down to "can legally possess a firearm".

That's the bottom line, and it generally excludes non-citizens.

Sorry if I missed it but I don't see where you get that from. At the risk of repetition, but in the interest of clarity, could you kindly post the relevant section of the law?

 

[nalioth]

I'm done here.

The only place I'm "wrong" is my knowledge of what privileges a "green card" offers it's holder.

The federal law has something to say about who can legally possess a firearm, as do each state's laws.

 

[NMPOPS]

Check the post for link made by Sam1911 then go to 13-3102 and you can also read SB1102 that created constutional carry. You must be a US Citizen, at least 21 and Not Prohibited from Owning firearms in order to carry open or concealed in Arizona. Federal law also restricts gun ownership to Citizens and Permanent Residents (Its on the form you fill out at your FFL dealer.

 

[duns]

Check the post for link made by Sam1911 then go to 13-3102 and you can also read SB1102 that created constutional carry. You must be a US Citizen, at least 21 and Not Prohibited from Owning firearms in order to carry open or concealed in Arizona.

I have checked the links but don't see support for your statement.

 

[armoredman]

21 years of age. Emphasis in all quotes added.

http://www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/ars/13/03102.htm&Title=13&DocType=ARS

13-3102. Misconduct involving weapons; defenses; classification; definitions

A. A person commits misconduct involving weapons by knowingly:

...

2. Carrying a deadly weapon except a pocket knife concealed on his person or concealed within his immediate control in or on a means of transportation if the person is under twenty-one years of age; or

Prohibited person, same link above,

13-3102. Misconduct involving weapons; defenses; classification; definitions

A. A person commits misconduct involving weapons by knowingly:
...
4. Possessing a deadly weapon or prohibited weapon if such person is a prohibited possessor; or

Prohibited persons, definitions.

http://www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/ars/13/03101.htm&Title=13&DocType=ARS

13-3101. Definitions

...

7. "Prohibited possessor" means any person:

(a) Who has been found to constitute a danger to himself or to others or to be persistently or acutely disabled or gravely disabled pursuant to court order under section 36-540, and whose right to possess a firearm has not been restored pursuant to section 13-925.

(b) Who has been convicted within or without this state of a felony or who has been adjudicated delinquent for a felony and whose civil right to possess or carry a gun or firearm has not been restored.

(c) Who is at the time of possession serving a term of imprisonment in any correctional or detention facility.

(d) Who is at the time of possession serving a term of probation pursuant to a conviction for a domestic violence offense as defined in section 13-3601 or a felony offense, parole, community supervision, work furlough, home arrest or release on any other basis or who is serving a term of probation or parole pursuant to the interstate compact under title 31, chapter 3, article 4.

(e) Who is an undocumented alien or a nonimmigrant alien traveling with or without documentation in this state for business or pleasure or who is studying in this state and who maintains a foreign residence abroad. This subdivision does not apply to:

(i) Nonimmigrant aliens who possess a valid hunting license or permit that is lawfully issued by a state in the United States.

(ii) Nonimmigrant aliens who enter the United States to participate in a competitive target shooting event or to display firearms at a sports or hunting trade show that is sponsored by a national, state or local firearms trade organization devoted to the competitive use or other sporting use of firearms.

(iii) Certain diplomats.

(iv) Officials of foreign governments or distinguished foreign visitors who are designated by the United States department of state.

(v) Persons who have received a waiver from the United States attorney general.

Does that help? It does seem to say an non US citizen must posess a permit to carry a firearm in this state. A call to DPS or an attorney who specializes in Arizona firearms law might be in order if you wish more information than this.

 

[joed70]

Why dont we come up for a breath of air?

 

[armoredman]

I was responding to an inquiry for information. I'm breathing fine in Free AZ.

 

[duns]

Does that help? It does seem to say an non US citizen must posess a permit to carry a firearm in this state. A call to DPS or an attorney who specializes in Arizona firearms law might be in order if you wish more information than this.

Thanks, it helps a lot. I appreciate you taking the trouble.

However, the quote seems to say that "nonimmigrant aliens" - not "non US critizens" - need a permit. A "nonimmigrant alien" is not the same as a "non US citizen". A "non US citizen" can also be a permanent resident alien (green card holder). I'm interested in this because I'm a non-US citizen, a permanent resident alien, and a Texas CHL holder. I am getting the impression I could legally carry open or concealed in Arizona even if I didn't have the Texas CHL, i.e. that permanent resident aliens are treated the same as US citizens. With my Texas CHL, I virtually certain there is no problem in carrying in Arizona even though I am not a US citizen. I agree that an enquiry to DPS might be in order for permanent resident aliens planning to carry in Arizona just to be on the safe side.

 

[Art Eatman]

OP thoroughly answered, early on...