HB 2380 Summary

• Removes requirement for concealed carry permit to carry a deadly weapon in Arizona, making concealed carry legal without a permit.

• Establishes new permit system where permits are optional and requires eight-hour approved firearms safety training for those who choose to obtain permits.

• Changes misconduct involving weapons charges: carrying without permit becomes a class 2 misdemeanor (instead of felony), with exemptions for dwelling, business premises, or property owned/leased by the person.

• Requires permit holders to carry their permit while in possession of a concealed weapon and present it upon law enforcement request; failure to present results in class 2 misdemeanor charge.

• Creates new firearms safety training program approval process requiring eight hours of instruction covering legal issues, weapon care, mental conditioning, safe handling, marksmanship, and judgmental shooting, administered by the Department of Public Safety.