How buying a gun in Tucson 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 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:
- Marana
- Oro Valley
- Sahuarita
- Vail
- Green Valley
- Catalina
- Three Points
- Tanque Verde
Carrying a gun in Pima County
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.
Hunting near Tucson
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.
Tucson sits in metro Unit 38M, but the Santa Catalina and Rincon mountains nearby hold Coues whitetail. Three Points Public Shooting Range west of town is on land leased from Arizona Game and Fish.
Southern Arizona hunters chase Coues deer and javelina in the sky islands around Tucson, and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base gives the city a large veteran community.
Public shooting ranges near Tucson
These public shooting ranges near our featured cities are run or listed by state wildlife agencies, state forests or the national forests. Many require a hunting or fishing license, a range permit or a day pass, and hours change with the seasons, so call or check the agency site first.
Source: State wildlife agency, state forestry and U.S. Forest Service range lists, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.