CCW Handling Course - 8hr Class Hosted by 4 Directions Defense

About this event

Limited Seats available - Save your seat by registering early. DPS requires proof of completion of class. We will provide a certificate of completion. To receive Certification to attach to your CCW application you must sign up at the NRA website.

This eight-hour course are for those who are seeking a concealed carry licensing in the State of Arizona. Whether you’re a first-time student, an experienced shooter in need of your license, or one who possesses a license from another state, this course is for you. This training exceeds the basic requirements to obtain a CCW permit set of the State of Arizona.

Lessons Covered:

1) Firearm Safety - (Mandatory)

2) Drawing from Concealment

3) Mindset & Aftermath

4) Carry Modes and Pistol Concealment

6) NRA CCW Course of Fire

FAQs

WHO CAN TAKE IT?

Anyone with a desire to learn can attend this course. The information can apply to almost all ages.

What are the requirements to obtain a CCW?

- be a resident of this state or a United States citizen;
- Is twenty-one years of age or older or is at least nineteen years of age and provides evidence of current military service or proof of honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions from the United States Armed Forces, United States Armed Forces Reserve or a State National Guard.
- not be under indictment for a felony offense;
- not be convicted of a felony offense, unless the conviction has been expunged, set aside, vacated or pardoned, or the individuals right to possess firearms has be restored AND the individual must not be a prohibited possessor under state or federal law.
- not suffer from mental illness and been adjudicated mentally incompetent or committed to a mental institution;
- not be unlawfully present in the United States;
- complete a firearms safety training program pursuant to ARS §13-3112.N. This course meets that requirement with or without the shooting portion.

WHAT TO BRING:

1) Pistol appropriate for concealed carry – recommend minimum of 9mm or .38 Special

2) Quality Strong Side Hip Holster – recommend form fitted leather or kydex, must cover trigger/trigger guard

3) Quality Belt, designed to carry a holster and a firearm strongly recommended

4) Encourage students to have at least two hundred rounds. ·

5) Spare magazines or speed loaders with appropriate pouches – at least two additional (3 total)

6) Clothing appropriate for concealed carry (Over Garment such a jacket/sweater or button shirt)

7) Eye protection - Hearing protection - recommend electronic

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO HAVING A CCW IN A “CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY” STATE?

1) Reciprocity: several states recognize our CCW and will allow you to carry concealed in their states with our permit.
2) Under federal Law (USC 922(q)(2)(A)) It is illegal to transport your firearm within 1,000 feet of school grounds, unless you have a state issued firearms permit (Arizona CCW qualifies under this)
3) Faster processing for firearms purchases
4) the more you have in your corner if you have to defend yourself in court, the better
5) Be able to carry into alcohol serving establishments concealed
6) Serves as a way of informing a police officer you have a firearm without having to say the word “gun” when interacting with them.

ARE THERE ANY OTHER FEES ASSOCIATED WITH GETTING MY CCW?

Yes, you will need to submit a money order or cashier's check to Arizona - DPS within 90 days of the class along with your packet.

I HAVE A DPS/FEDERAL CLEARANCE CARD, DO I STILL NEED TO HAVE MY FINGERPRINTS DONE?

Yes. The CCW department of Arizona DPS does not recognize any clearance cards, even if they are federal.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

If you need to cancel, you may do so by calling our office at 928 – 614 - 4213 up to 48 hours before the course so we can provide a seat to the next person. If done before the cutoff date, we will move you to another scheduled class or you can wait and use the credit toward another class within one year.

NRA Conceal Carry Weapon (CCW) - Handling