SB 1476 Summary

• Amends concealed carry offense provisions in Arizona law to require permits for carrying concealed deadly weapons, with exceptions for pocket knives and open carry.

• Establishes mandatory firearms safety training requirement (minimum 8 hours) approved by the Department of Public Safety for concealed carry permit applicants, with exemptions for active peace officers, retired officers with 10+ years service, and certified detention officers.

• Creates new permit suspension and restoration procedures, including immediate suspension if permit holder fails to carry permit while possessing concealed weapon, with restoration upon presentation to law enforcement or court.

• Modifies penalties for misconduct involving weapons violations related to concealed carry, establishing class 1 misdemeanor for carrying concealed deadly weapon without permit in certain circumstances.

• Allows Department of Public Safety to approve firearms training programs meeting specified standards including legal issues, weapon maintenance, safe handling, marksmanship, and judgmental shooting topics.