Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Pima County. Tucson sits inside a ring of sky islands, with the Santa Catalina, Rincon, Tucson and Santa Rita mountains around it and Saguaro National Park closing in from two sides. Orders ship to FFL dealers across Pima County, from Marana down to Green Valley.
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 has no state purchase permit, no registration and no waiting period. At the dealer you fill out ATF Form 4473 and the sale goes through the federal NICS background check. Federal age rules apply at a dealer: 21 for handguns and 18 for rifles and shotguns. When you order online, the firearm ships to the Arizona FFL you choose, and that dealer runs the check and hands the gun over once it clears. Bring a current government photo ID with your home address.
Dealers in these communities all work for Tucson-area buyers:
Arizona has allowed permitless concealed carry for adults 21 and older who can legally own a firearm since 2010. The optional Arizona CCW permit is issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, not by the county. Many residents still hold one because it helps with carry in other states, and it lets the holder skip the NICS check when buying from a dealer. Private property owners and some public buildings can still ban weapons, so read the posted signs.
Arizona deer hunting runs on a draw. General rifle hunts for mule deer and Coues whitetail are spread from October into December, and each Game Management Unit has its own dates and permit numbers in the 2026-27 Arizona Hunting Regulations. Over-the-counter archery deer hunts run in late summer and again in winter in many units. Centerfire rifles, handguns, muzzleloaders and archery gear are all legal on the right hunt. Always check your unit and permit type before you go.
The city itself is metro Unit 38M, while the Coues whitetail sit in the Santa Catalina and Rincon mountains just outside it. Three Points Public Shooting Range west of town stands on land leased from Arizona Game and Fish.
Coues deer and javelina pull southern Arizona hunters into those same ranges each season, and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base leaves the city with a deep veteran population.
The ranges below are run or officially listed by state wildlife agencies and state forests near the cities we cover. Most want a hunting or fishing license, an access permit or a daily fee, and some close seasonally, so read the agency page before you drive out.
Source: State wildlife agency public range lists (Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah), September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Tucson or anywhere in Pima County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No. Arizona has no state purchase permit or waiting period. You need to pass the federal background check at the FFL, and you must be 21 to buy a handgun from a dealer.
Adults 21 and older who can legally own a firearm may carry concealed in Arizona without a permit. The optional permit from the Arizona Department of Public Safety still helps when traveling to other states.
Most rifle deer tags are drawn through the Arizona Game and Fish Department draw. Some archery deer hunts are over the counter. Check the current Arizona Hunting Regulations for your unit.
Rarely. States that allow handgun hunting set cartridge or energy minimums that 9mm does not meet, which rules out a G34 or G17L. The 10mm G40 with its 6.02-inch barrel is the one long slide that meets some state minimums, and you still have to read your own rules first.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Arizona Department of Public Safety (Concealed Weapons Permit Unit) or a local attorney about your own situation.