when i turn 18 i would like to get a 357, 9mm, or a .45
i would like to know, if i can have my gun with me when i drive, because, out here, the streets are rough, and i dont want to take the chance of getting my car jacked or something.
i also ride around with a knife in my car, untill i can get a gun. and is it illegal for a 17yo to have with them.
You have to be 21 to purchase or carry a gun in Arizona and they have the conceal law.
They go by
A resident of Arizona
At least 21 years of age
Are not a convicted felon in any jurisdiction
Do not suffer from any mental illness
Not an illegal alien
Pass a Department of Public Safety approved firearms safety-training program that meets the minimum DPS requirements
If you don't want to conceal your gun, you can strap it right on your hip out in the open. As a matter of fact, WITHOUT a conceal permit, it MUST be visible.
You also don't have to pass any test if you don't want a conceal permit. The other conditions N0 mentioned ARE valid, however.
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When I lived in Arizona my husband had a .357 Magnum that he would wear in a holster everywhere he went. There were some places that had "No Handguns Permitted" signs posted and he would have to obey them, but otherwise he went virtually everywhere with it. As long as it is in plain sight at all times it was perfectl legal for him to act like Wyatt Earp all he wanted. Yipppee do dah. Now firing the gun is a totally different ballgame alltogether and can get you into some big problems real quick if you should happen to shoot somebody that just happens to walk into your bullet or just firing it off period in the wrong place.
As for the knife you carry in your car. In some states the knife laws are 3" which is Calif., 3" Maryland, 5" Florida. I would suggest that you check out what your area considers legal as you could get yourself into some big trouble carrying a knife that is too long. Leatherman Tools that have knife blades in them are legal as they are not a knife per se but considered a tool instead. I carry a Leatherman and I'm ok with that. Just don't go to the airport with it as they'll confiscate it from you.
You could also have a baseball bat in your car and that would not be considered illegal. You can even walk around with a bat and until you actually commit an illegal act with it the police cannot do anything to you as it is just a ball bat. And don't get any funny ideas about playing Mail Box Baseball either.
Handguns cannot be sold to anyone under the age of 21. Doesn't matter what state you are in, that is law.
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A person must be 21 years of age to purchase a handgun or handgun ammunition, and 18 years of age to buy a rifle or shotgun or ammunition, from a retail firearm dealer. (GCA, 1968)
If you carry a baseball bat, and it is concealed, it is considered a concealed weapon and you could get in trouble for that.
The age of 21 is law for the entire country, not just Arizona.
Yes, 13, you can buy a shotgun or rifle at age 18. However, you cannot hunt until you take a Hunter Safety Course.
A concealed weapon is a weapon that is not out in the open for everyone to see. If I carry my .38 in my purse it is concealed. If I carry it in a holster on my belt and my coat covers it, it is a concealed weapon. HOWEVER, if it is visible for all to see, it is NOT concealed.
A knife would be considered concealed as it is usually in a pocket or purse. Also, blade lengths are either legal or illegal. Butterfly knives are illegal. Switchblades with a blade (if I remember correctly) 3 inches or more, are illegal.
okay, i was told that if it is shorter than the width of my hand then its legal(which it is) and i have my knife in my center conncile(sp?) is that illegal
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