ARIZONA

DEPARTMENTOFPUBLICSAFETY

FIREARMSSAFETYINSTRUCTORPROGRAM
FOR
ARIZONACONCEALEDWEAPONSPERMITS
EffectiveJuly29,2010

TABLEOFCONTENTS

1.

SafetyandInterfacewithLawEnforcement

2.

8HourInitialLessonPlan

3.

CCWInstructorResponsibilities

SAFETY

SAFETY
1.

FiveBasicSafetyRules

A. Allfirearmsareconsideredloaded(neverassumeanythingcheckit)
B. Alwayspointfirearmsinasafedirection(downrange,theground,etc.),untilontarget
andreadytofire
C. Alwayskeepyourtriggerfingerstraightalongtheframeuntilontargetandreadyto
fire
D. Alwaysknowyourtargetandwhatsbehindit(bystanders,traffic,etc.)
E. Maintaincontrolofyourfirearm(ifnotinpossession,lockitup)
2.

DryFiringandCleaning
A. Unloadthefirearminasafemanner
B. Placeallammoinaseparateroom
C. Visuallyandphysicallyinspectthefirearmtomakesureitisunloaded
D. Plantoavoidinterruptions(phone,door,etc.)
E. Aimthefirearmatabulletstoppingbackstop(blockwall,dirtberm,etc.)

3.

StoringWeapons
A. Educateallpersonsthatmighthaveaccesstoafirearm
B. Checkallfirearmstomakesuretheyareunloaded(lookandfeel)
C. Storeinasafe/securelocation
D. Storeoutofsight
E. Useadditionalsafetydevices(cablelocks,padlocks,gunsafes,etc.)
F. Neverstoreorcarryacockedrevolver

4.

Range
A. Obeyallrangerulesandtherangemaster/instructor
B. Stayfocusedandalert
C. Useeyeandearprotection
D. Reportunsafeacts
E. Anyonemaycallceasefire

INTERFACEWITH
LAW
ENFORCEMENT

INTERFACEWITHLAWENFORCEMENT
TrafficContacts
a. Keephandsinplainviewavoidtheappearanceofbeingathreat.Thisis
potentiallyavolatilesituation.
b. Advisingtheofficeroftheweaponandpermitisnotrequired,unlessasked,
butisrecommended.
c. Followtheofficersinstructions
i. Officermaytemporarilyseparatethepermitholderfromtheweapon.
ii. Officermaybecomfortablewiththepermitholderretainingtheweapon.
iii. DONOTARGUEWITHTHEOFFICERIfnecessary,fileacomplaint
withtheondutysupervisoroftheofficersagency.

WhenDeadlyForceHasBeenThreatenedorUsed
a. Haveaplanbeforehandbeprepared!
b. Remaincalm.
c. Call911assoonaspossiblegivedetailsofyourlocationanddescription.
d. Rememberthefirearmsafetyrulesandsecuretheweapon(noweaponin
handwhentheofficersarrive).
e. Remainalertthesuspectcouldstillposeathreat.
f. Disturbthesceneaslittleaspossible.
g. Respondingofficerswillnotknowtheexactsituation.Whentheyarrive,show
themyouropenhandsandtellthemwhoyouare.Followtheirinstructions.
h. Bepreparedtobedetainedwhileofficerssortoutthesituation.
i. Thinkaboutwhatyouaregoingtosaytoinvestigators,ifanything.
AssistingthePolice
a. Onlyinlifethreateningsituationsusecommonsense.
b. Donotsurprisetheofficer(getofficersattention,noweaponinhand).
c. Obtainpermission/instructionsfromtheofficerfirst,ifpossible.
d. Useonlytheforcenecessary.

e. Beagoodwitnessrememberdetails.
f. Donotleaveafterwardsuntiltoldotherwisebyinvolvedofficers.
IncidentswithBusinessOwnersoratProhibitedLocations
a. Dontargueorescalatethesituationbusinesseshavetherighttoprohibit
weapons.
b. Leaveandsecureyourweaponinasuitablelocation(somelocationsmaybe
abletosecureyourweaponforyou).
c. Ifthepolicearrive,keepyouropenhandsinplainview.
d. Followinstructionsfromthepoliceand/orbusinessoperatorspermitteescan
bearrestedfortrespassingiftheydont.

8HOURLESSONPLAN

CONCEALEDWEAPONSPERMITPROGRAMLESSONPLAN
8HourInitialClass
ProgramNumber62005081
Date072910
ThislessonplanwasdevelopedbytheCWPUwiththeassistanceoftheCCWAdvisoryCommittee
and designed for new organization applicants who require a lesson plan for submission to the
CWPU.The8hourCCWcourseisactuallyafirearmssafetycourse,designedtoteachthestudents
the basics of gun safety, marksmanship, maintenance and familiarization, as well as legal issues
relatedtotheuseofdeadlyphysicalforce.The8hourCCWcourseisnotdesignedfororintended
to teach advanced tactics or shooting techniques. Note: Each section of the lesson plan has a
minimumrequiredtrainingtime.
A new organization applicant may elect to utilize the DPS approved CCW firearmssafety course.
Onceapproved,theorganizationissentacopyofthecurrentCCWfirearmssafetylessonplan,the
current version of legal issues relating to the use of deadly force text, two versions of the DPS
standardizedCCW test, an answer key and answer sheet. The organization may use either test
version,atitsdiscretion.Itismandatorythatinstructorsspendatleast2.5hoursonthelawandlegal
portionofthislessonplan.Instructorsarerequiredtothoroughlycoverthistopic.Donotreadfrom
thestatutes,butknowthemwellenoughtodiscusstheminclass.UsetheLegalIssuesRelatingto
the Use of Deadly Force, ARS statutes and information on the CWPU website as references.
Important:Pleasetellstudentsthatthesesourcesofinformation,aswellasthislessonplan,areon
theAZDPSCWPUwebsite.
Anyinformationtaughtwhichisnotlistedinthislessonplanwillrequireadditionalhoursoftraining
time beyond the mandatory 8 hours. For instance, including a onehour block of instruction on
tacticalshootingtechniqueswouldrequireaCCWclass9hoursinlength. Theonlyexceptionisthe
use of brief videos or other audio/visual aids directly related to required topics. Under no
circumstanceswillaudio/visualaidsdominatethetraining.Deviationfromthisoranyotherapproved
lesson plan is unacceptable and will result in the suspension and/or criminal prosecution of the
instructorandorganization.Deviationscanalsoresultinstudentshavingtheirapplicationsrejected
for a lack of training. A 10 minute break taken after every 50 minutes of instruction is acceptable
(counts as one hour of instruction) and does not require special scheduling or permission. Lunch
breaks do not count as training time. Fingerprinting and/or completing applications may not be
includedinthe8hourtrainingperiod.
IMPORTANTThislessonplanconsistsoftensections.Section1willbecoveredfirst.Section2will
betaughtbeforestudentshandlefirearmsorqualifyontherange.Theremainingsectionsmaybe
taughtinanyorder,basedupontheneedsoftheinstructor.Anyorallsectionsmaybetaughtona
rangeandthefiringofhandgunsbystudentsmaybeincorporatedattheinstructorsdiscretion.

I. Introduction(asappropriate)(15mins)
Welcome

Introductions(Instructors/Students)

CCWcourseandmaterials(generalinformation,i.e.,basicfirearmssafetycourse,taughtto
thelowestlevelofexperience,includeslegalissues,etc.)

Schedule

Facilities

Breaks

Cellphones,pagers,etc.

Other

ClassSafetyBriefing(toberepeatedasnecessarythroughouttheclass): Thesafetybriefing
belowisaguidetoassisttheinstructorwithpertinentinstructionsandshouldbeusedasneeded.
Someinstructionsmaynotbeapplicabletothetrainingandmaybeleftout.Otherinstructionsmay
beaddedattheinstructorsdiscretion.

Noloadedfirearmsarepermittedinanytrainingareaunlessspecificallyrequiredby
theinstructor

Firearmsshallbeinspectedbytheinstructorbeforequalificationandremainunloaded
untiltoldotherwise

Eyeandearprotectionwillbewornwhileonthefiringline

Firearmsusedfortrainingpurposesotherthanqualificationonarangeshallbe
unloadedandinspectedbytheinstructorteachingtheclass(Ifavailable,atleastone
studentknowledgeableoffirearmsshallalsoinspectthefirearm)

Studentsareexpresslyprohibitedfrombeingundertheinfluencetoanyextentof
alcoholicbeveragesordrugswhichmayaffectjudgmentorcoordinationwhile
attendingthisclass

Nohorseplaywhileinclassorontherange

Studentswillfollowallcommandsgivenbytheinstructor

Whenontherange,allfirearmswillbebenchedorholstered,unlesstoldotherwiseby
theinstructor

Thefivesafetyrulesshallbestrictlyadheredtoatalltimes

Atthecommandofceasefire,allshooterswillimmediatelystopfiring,keeptheir
firearmspointeddownrangeandlistenforfurtherinstructionsfromtheinstructor.
Anyonemayyellceasefireiftheyobserveanunsafeact

Violationsoftheserulesmayresultinyourdismissalfromtheclass

Other(Appropriateclothing,drinks,snacks,firstaid,etc.)

ClassObjectives:
1. Toallowstudentstocarryconcealedweaponsaftersuccessfullycompletingan8hourcourse
ofinstruction.
2. Toinformstudentsoftheresponsibilityoffirearmssafety,useofdeadlyforce,maintenanceof
firearms,propermentalconditioning,marksmanshipandjudgmentalshootingsituations.
3. Todisplayknowledgeandproficiencyin firearmssafety,applicablestateandfederallaw,and
theuseofdeadlyforceissuesbypassinganapprovedwrittentestwithaminimumscoreof100
percentattheconclusionoftheclass.Thisrequiresascoreofatleast70percentontheinitial
test.Initialtestscoresbelow70percentfailtheclass.
4. Todisplayshootingproficiencybyfiringaminimumoftenroundsofliveammunition(as
definedbyapplicableadministrativerules)forqualificationandachievingascoreofatleast70
percent.
II. SAFEHANDLINGANDSTORAGEOFFIREARMS(min1hr)Recommendation:Giveabrief
informationalstatementabouttheuseofhandgunsforselfdefense,leadingintotheimportance
offirearmssafetyingeneral.
A. TheFiveFirearmsSafetyRules(Stresstheimportanceofknowingandfollowingthe
safetyrules).

Allfirearmsareconsideredloaded(neverassumeanythingcheckit)

Alwayspointfirearmsinasafedirection(downrange,theground,etc.),untilontarget
andreadytofire

Alwayskeepyourtriggerfingerstraightalongtheframeuntilontargetandreadyto
fire

Alwaysknowyourtargetandwhatsbehindit(bystanders,traffic,etc.)

Maintaincontrolofyourfirearm(ifnotinpossession,lockitup)

RememberThereisnosuchthingasanaccidentaldischargeofafirearm,unlessthe
weaponisdefective.Firearmsfireduetointentorcarelessness.
B. Firearmstoragedevices(usetrainingaids)

Safetyvs.accessibility

Lockableboxes,casesandsafes

C. Lockingdevices(usetrainingaids)

Safetyvs.accessibility

Racks

Barrellocks

Cablelocks

Triggerlocksnotapreferredsafetydevice

D. Traininghouseholdmembers

Allfamilymembersshouldbefamiliarwithfirearmsstoredinthehomeand
taughtbasicfirearmssafety

Childrenshouldbetaughtnottohandleafoundfirearmandtoreportittoa
responsibleadult(stop,donttouch,leavethearea,tellanadult)

Ifappropriate,visitorsshouldbetoldofthepresenceofloadedfirearmsinthe
homeandcautionedagainsthandlinganunfamiliarfirearm

E. Loadedfirearmsinthehome

Discuss:Familymembersandvisitorswhoarenotfamiliarwiththepotential
hazardsoffirearmsareatriskshouldtheyencounteraloadedfirearminthe
home.Emphasizehowmanypeoplehavebeenshotwhilecleaningfirearms
orwithsupposedlyunloadedfirearms

III. LEGALISSUESRELATINGTOTHEUSEOFDEADLYFORCE(Mandatory2.5hours
minimum)
A.Overview(UsetheLegalIssuesRelatingtotheUseofDeadlyForcesectionoftheDPS
FirearmsSafetyInstructorTrainingProgramManualasareferenceforthismoduleofinstruction
referencestothemanualcanbefoundaftereachapplicabletopic.AllCCWinstructorsmust
befamiliarwiththisreference.Donotattempttoreadthisreferenceinitsentiretytoyour
students.Brieflycovertherequiredstatutesandusetheexamplescitedineachsectionofthe
referencematerialtobetterdescribethemeaningofthestatute.Informyourstudentsthatthe
referenceisavailableontheAZDPSCCWwebsiteat:(http://www.azdps.gov/ccw).Other
valuableinformationincludesARSTitle13.Informyourstudentsthat:

Thelegalissuesareimportantbecauseviolationsofthelawspertainingtothe
useoffirearmscanleadtoimprisonment,finesandcivillawsuits

Apermitisvalidforfiveyearsandthenmustberenewed

Itistheresponsibilityofthepermitholdertorenewthepermitbyremittinga
completedrenewalapplication(within90dayspriortoor60daysafter
expirationofthepermit)andtheapplicablefee.

Militarypersonneldeployedoverseasareprovided90daystorenewtheir
permitfollowingtheendofthedeployment.Thepermitisconsideredvalid
duringthistimeframe,eventhoughitmaybeexpired,however,itisunlikely
thatotherstateswillrecognizeanexpiredpermit.

Ifthepermitholderallowstheirpermittoexpireover60days,thenthe
applicantmustbegintheprocessoveragain.

Schoolsmaynowofferfirearmsclassesthatcoversafety,history,
marksmanshipandcompetence.Thisisanelective,onesemestercourse.

TheCWPUwillissueacertificateoffirearmsproficiencytoqualifiedretired
lawenforcementofficerstoenablethemtocarryconcealedhandguns
nationwide.ThisrequiresannualAZPOSThandgunqualificationandpassing
atargetdiscriminationcourse.

Discussplaceswherefirearmsareprohibitedorrestricted(seeHandoutA)

Brieflydiscusscriminalvs.civillaw(SectionsI&II)

B. Lawspertainingtofirearmsanddeadlyphysicalforce(Reminder,insomechaptersonly
certainstatutesmustbeaddressedandtheyaregiveninitalics.Remindstudentsthat
MichaelAnthonyslegaltextreferencemanualisontheAZDPSwebsiteandtheymay
thoroughlystudythismaterialattheirconvenience)
1. BrieflydiscussARSTitle13,Chapter11,Homicide(SectionIII.A)131102,1103.
2. BrieflydiscussARSTitle13,Chapter12,AssaultandRelatedOffenses(SectionIII.B)
131201,1202,1203,1204.
3. BrieflydiscussARSTitle13,Chapter15,CriminalTrespassandBurglary(Section
III.C)CoveraspectsthatpertaintoCCWpermitholdersseethelegalreference.
4. BrieflydiscussARSTitle13,Chapter29,OffensesAgainstPublicOrderDisorderly
Conduct(SectionIII.D)2904.A.6&discusshow2911couldaffectpersonswith
weaponsonschoolgrounds.
5. BrieflydiscussARSTitle13,Chapter31WeaponsandExplosives(SectionIII.E)13
3101,3102,3107,3112.Informationthatdoesnotpertaintocarryingdeadlyand/or
concealedweaponsmaybeomitted.
6. BrieflydiscussCivilLawsImpactingtheUseofFirearms(SectionIV)Overviewof
IntentionalActsandNegligence.

7. ThoroughlydiscussARSTitle13,Chapter4,Justification(SectionV)All
relevantsubsectionstoinclude401,402.B.2,403.6,404,405,406,407,408,411,
412,413&417.Subsectionsthatdonotpertaintoaveragecitizenscarrying
concealedweaponsmaybeomitted.Thischapteristhemostcrucialsectionof
thelawandlegaltrainingrequirementandallinstructorsmustbethoroughly
knowledgeableofthissectionofthelegaltext(SectionV).
8. BrieflydiscussARSTitle4,Chapter2(4244.29)(Unlesspostednofirearmsallowed,
Patronsmaybringfirearmsintocommercialestablishmentsthatservealcoholfor
consumptiononthepremisesiftheypossessavalidCCWpermitanddoNOT
consumealcohol)
9. Brieflydiscussotherapplicablelaws(SectionVII)133601,3602(onlyhowthese
sectionspertaintopermitholders)SectionVII.A.4&18USC922FederalGunFree
SchoolZoneoverview(onlyprovidegeneralawarenessofthisfederallaw,direct
studentswithindepthquestionstoconsultanattorney)SectionVII.J.
10. Reciprocityandrecognitionofpermits(seeHandoutB.Brieflydiscussthis
subsection.Keypoint:Befamiliarwiththelawsofotherstatesyouvisit.)

ARS133112.TV

Reciprocalagreementswithotherstates

RecognitionofotherstatespermitsinArizona

11. RequeststudentsvisittheAZDPSCCWwebsiteat:http://www.azdps.gov/ccw
C. Contactwithlawenforcement(thoroughlydiscuss)

Permitholdersarenotrequiredtoinformofficerstheyareinpossessionofa
permitandaconcealedweaponunlessaskedbytheofficer,however,itis
stronglyrecommendedthepermitholdervolunteerthisinformationtoavoid
surprises.(SectionVII.A.1)

Approachinglawenforcementduringvolatilesituationscanfurtheraggravate
thesituation.Donotapproachofficerswithoutfirstgettingtheirattentionand
requestingpermission.(SectionVII.A.2)

Officersareauthorizedtorequirethoseinpossessionofaconcealedweapon
totemporarilysurrendertheweaponfortheofficerssafety(SectionVII.A.3)

Instructors,pleasereviewtheInterfacewithLawEnforcementsectionoftheCWPUFirearmSafety
InstructorProgrambook.Thiswillprovideyouwithadditionalinformationonthistopicyoushould
reviewwithyourstudents.

IV.FIREARMCAREANDMAINTENANCE(min15mins)Discusstheimportanceofcleanand
functionalfirearmsthatwillbeusedforselfdefense.Alsostresstheimportanceofensuringthe
firearmisunloadedbeforecleaning.Brieflycoverthefollowingmaintenancetopics:
A. Readtheownersmanual(Manyareavailableontheinternetorbycorrespondingwiththe
manufacturer)
B. Safety(unloadinoneroom,cleaninanother,noammunitionpresent)
C. FieldStripping(asapplicable,readownersmanual)
D. Magazines(cleaning,checkfordefects,nolubricants)
E. Cleaningandlubrication(properequipment,solvents&lubricants,howoften)
F. Functioncheckbeforeloadingthefirearmtoinsuretheweaponwasproperlyreassembled
andoperatingcorrectly
V. MENTALCONDITIONINGFORTHEUSEOFDEADLYFORCE(min1hr)
A. ModesofAwareness

WhiteNoperceivedthreat,completelyunaware(watchingTV,daydreaming,
sleeping)

YellowFunctioninginpublic,awareofsurroundings(drivingtowork,shopping,
conversation)

OrangeAlert,perceivedthreatorsituation(someoneorsomethinggrabsyour
attention,possibledanger)

RedFocused,reactingtoactualthreat(someoneisactuallythreateningor
attackingyouandyouareresponding)

B.

VisualizationTechniques(Emphasizetheimportanceofthesepoints)

Usewhatifscenariostoprepareanappropriatereaction

Thewayyouprepareandtrainwillbethewayyourespondinahighstresssituation

Youwillnotlikelyhavetimetocreateaplanoncetheattackerengagesyou

1. TheConfrontation(Thefightisonactivedefensivemeasures)

Appropriatelevelofdefensiveforce.Remember:Noteveryattackorthreatisthe
same.Ineachcase,theremaybecircumstancespresentthatrequireanimmediate
andviolentreactionbyapersondefendingthemself(orsomeoneelse)fromthe
threatofseriousbodilyinjuryordeath.Ifpossible,trytoconsider:
o Whatistheaggressordoing?(Demeanorandactionswatchthehands,
bodylanguage)
o Whatweapons,ifany,doestheaggressorpossess?(Pipe,knife,gun,rock,

stick?)
o Isthreateningdeadlyphysicalforcejustifiedandthebestoption?
o Nonlethalweapons(Ifanoptionmace,stunguns,etc.)
o Isusingdeadlyphysicalforcejustifiedandthebestoption?
o Doyouhavetheopportunitytodrawyourhandgun?

Howcloseistheaggressor?(Inyourfacevs.520feetaway)

Cantheyreachyourhandgun?

Afterdrawing,shouldIkeepmyhandgunincloseorextendmyarmsintoashooting
position?
o Nevergiveuporsurrenderyourweapononcethefightisonitcouldcost
youyourlife
o Useonlytheforcenecessarytostoptheattackandbepreparedtoresume
theuseofforce,ifneeded
o Bementallypreparedifinjuredmanypeoplehavediedfromnonlethal
woundsbecauseofshock
o Firing(Expectations,woundingtheattacker,blood,injury,death)

2. IfDeadlyPhysicalForcehasbeenused

Misconceptions(Reallifevs.movies,immediatedeath,endlesssupplyof
bullets,etc.)

Didyoumakeaplan?(Whatareyougoingtodonow?)

Injuriestoattacker,bystanderand/orself(firstaid?)

911Callimmediately,donthangup

Dontdisturbthescenerememberthefivesafetyrules

Arrivalofthepolice(Securethehandgun,emptyhands)

Investigation(Crimescene,confiscationofthehandgunasevidence,attorney,
policeinterviews,statements)

Bepreparedtobedetainedafteradeadlyforceincident

3.Aftereffects

Commonpsychologicalreactionpattern
o Elation
o Revulsion
o Remorse
o SelfDoubt

o Acceptance

Commonphysical&psychologicalreactions
o Adrenalinerush,excitability,sleeplessness(maylastfordays)
o Depression,fatigue(maylastfordays)
o Upsettingmemoriessuchasimagesorthoughtsaboutthetrauma
o Feelingasifthetraumaishappeningagain(flashbacks)
o Baddreamsandnightmares
o Anxietyorfear,feelingindangeragain

VI.JUDGMENTALSHOOTING(min30mins)

Discussand/orpracticeatleastthreecommonshoot/noshootsituations
(Situationalquestions,handouts,slides,videos,reenactments,papertargets,
paintball,Simunitions,FATS,Rangemaster2000,etc.)

Studentmustbeabletodeterminethethreatandappropriateaction

Remindthem:Ahandgunisatooloflastresort

VII.FIREARMMANIPULATION,MARKSMANSHIPANDPRACTICE(min1hr)Recommendthis
sectionbetaughtontherangeandthestudentsbeallowedtofirepracticerounds,atthe
instructorsdiscretion)
Instructortip:Forthepurposesofshootinginstruction,apersonisverticallydividedinhalf,with
onesideknownasthefiringside(sometimesknownastheshootingorstrongside)andthe
otherthesupportside.Thisallowsinstructorstogiveonecommandtomultiplestudentsonthe
firinglinewithoutdifferentiatingbetweenrighthandedshootersandlefthandedshooters.The
firingsideisdeterminedbywhichhandtheshooterpreferstoholdthehandgun.Ifitwerethe
righthand,thentherightsideofthatpersonwouldbeknownasthefiringsideandtheleftsideof
theperson wouldbethesupportside.Theinstructorcannowcalloutcommandstodirect
movementusingtermssuchasadjustyoursupporthand,ormoveyourfiringsidefoot
forward.Remember:Thefiringhandprimarilymaintainsafiringgriponahandgunandthe
supporthandisusedtofulfillseveralneedstoincludesupportingthefiringhand,reloading,
cocking,etc.
HandgunRecognitionandManipulation
Stresstheimportanceofbeingableto1)recognizethedifferenttypesofhandgunsandtheir
condition,2)operatethevariousfunctionsofthatfirearmthroughfamiliarizationand3)safely

handlethefirearmandbasicetiquette. Ensurestudentsknowhowtooperatetheirhandgun
safelytoincludeloading,unloading,correctammunitionandfiring.

A.

Isosceles,WeaverandModifiedWeaverpositions

B.

Grip(Discusstwohandsvs.onehand)

C.

D.

E.

Flashlights

Usingthefiringhandorsupporthandonly

SightAlignment

Sightpicture

Dominanteye

Sightalignment(frontandrearsights,eyefocusedonfrontsight)

Pointshooting

Trigger

Triggerfingerstraightalongtheframeuntilontargetandreadytofire

Steadypressurevs.anticipation

Breathing

Loadingandunloading(NoteonSubsectionE:Discussasneeded,dependingonthe
typesofweaponsyourstudentspossessandtheirbasicknowledgeoffirearms.Ifthis
sectionistaughtontherange,werecommendasequenceofloading,firingafewrounds
andthenunloadinguntilstudentsappearrelativelycomfortablewiththeprocess.Remind
studentswithsemiautosthatsimplyremovingthemagazinedoesnotmeantheweapon
isunloadedtheslidemustbecycledandthechamberchecked.)

1.Single/DoubleActionRevolvers
a. Loading

Activatethecylinderrelease(singleaction:openloadingport)

Handgunmaybeplacedintheshooterssupporthandandloadedwith
thefiringhand

Swingopencylinder

Placeroundsintocylinder

Closecylinder(singleaction:closeloadingport)

b. Unloading

Activatethecylinderrelease(singleaction:openloadingport)

Swingopencylinder

Handgunmaybeplacedintheshooterssupporthandandloadedwith

thefiringhand

Pushextractorrodtotherear(singleaction:alignchamberfirst)

Removerounds/cases

Inspecteachchambertoinsuretheyareempty

Closecylinder(singleaction:closeloadingport)

2. Semiautomatics
a. Loading

Methodsforinsertingroundsintomagazine

Insertmagazineintomagazinewellandlockinplace

Usingthesupporthand,rackslidetotherearandrelease(donotride
forward)

Decock(singleaction:engagesafety)

b. Unloading

Pressmagazinereleaseandremovemagazine(placeinyourpocket
orpouch)

Kneeldown,rackslidetotherearandremoveroundfromchamber
(Kneelsoroundhaslessdistancetofall,reducingthechanceof
ignitingtheprimerordamagingtheround)

F.

Lockslidetotherear

Lookandfeelinsidethechambertoinsureroundejected

Pullslidetothereartodisengagetheslidestopandreleasetheslide

Decock(asneeded)

Firing

Stance

Grip

Aiming/sightalignment

Triggerpress

Breathing

Squibrounds,misfiresandmalfunctions(Squibunderpoweredmisfire
delayedordud)

G.

Recoil

Recovery

HolstersandCarryMethods(Discussvarioustypesofholstersandothercarrymethods

suchaspurses,briefcases,fannypacks,etc.)
VIII.WRITTENTEST(30mins)
A. 20questions,withaninitialscoreofatleast70percent,usingeitherversionoftheAZDPS
standardizedtest(Versions14.114.2,effectiveJuly29,2010).
B. Priortotheendofclass,reviewandretestallincorrectanswersuntilafinalscoreof100%
isachieved.Retest(s)maybeeitherwrittenorverbal,grouporindividual.
IX.QUALIFICATION(1hourrange)
A. Minimumstandard:Atleast10roundswithafirearmandliveammunition,notimelimit(5
rdsat5yardsand5rdsat10yards). Ammunitionshallconsistofacase,primer,powder
andaleadorleadjacketedbullet.Useofanyotherammunitionrequirespermissionfrom
theCWPU.Simulated,markingand/orrubberprojectilesareprohibitedforuseduring
qualification.Qualificationmayconsistoffiringmoreroundsthantheminimumstandardat
longerrangesthanthosegiven,atthediscretionofthetrainingorganization.Students
shouldbedrawingandfiringfromaholstersuitableforconcealedcarry,butthisisnot
mandatory.
B. NRATQ15,TQ19orequivalent,i.e.,secondaryscoringringequalto14x16,orless.
Shotsoutsideofthe2nd scoringringwillnotcount.
C. 70percenthitswithinthesecondaryscoringringarerequiredforapassingscore.
X.OVERALLEVALUATION(Pass/FailStudent)Didstudentsatisfactorilydemonstratedsufficient
knowledgeandproficiencywithallrequiredtopics?Areyou,asafirearmsinstructor,willingtocertify
thisperson?Ifso,completetheapplicationbyaddingtherequiredinformationontheback.Ensure
thatyouenterthecorrectnumbersontheapplicationortheapplicationwillbereturnedtoyour
studentbytheCWPU.

HandoutA

ConcealedWeaponPermitUnit
P.O.Box6488
Phoenix,AZ85005
MetroPhoenix:(602)2566280
OutsideMetroPhoenix:(800)2566280
Fax:(602)2232928
Webpage: azdps.gov/ccw
Email: ccw@azdps.gov

MichaelAnthonys"LEGALISSUESRELATINGTOTHEUSEOFDEADLYFORCE"
isavailableontheAZDPSCWPUwebpage
SeeArizonaRevisedStatutesTitle13,Chapters4and31,availableontheArizonaStateLegislaturewebsite:
http://www.azleg.gov/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp
FIREARMSAREPROHIBITEDORRESTRICTEDINTHEFOLLOWINGPLACES
Businessesservingalcoholforconsumptiononthepremises(exceptionforccwpermitee,unlesspostedno
firearms,maynotconsumealcohol)
Pollingplacesonelectiondays
Schoolgrounds (someexceptionsseebelow)
Commercialnucleargeneratingstations
Militaryinstallations
Indianreservations(checkw/tribe)
Gamepreserves
Nationalparks(checkwithparkservice)
Correctionalfacilities
Federalbuildings
Airports(inorbeyondsecuritycheckpoints)
Where federal,stateorlocallawsprohibitweapons
Public/Privateestablishmentsoreventswhenaskedbytheoperator/sponsor/agent.Personswhorefusetoleave
andsecuretheirweaponaretrespassingandcanbecitedorarrestedfor131502A1or131503A,dependingon
thelocation
Schoolexceptions(Concealedornot):
Youareanadultinavehicleandthefirearmisunloadedbeforeenteringschoolgrounds.Furthermore,ifyou
mustexityourvehicle,thefirearmmustremainunloadedandbesecured(locked)withinthevehicle,outofplain
view(ARS133102)Usecautionandcommonsenseifyoumustexitthevehiclewithafirearmtosecureitinthe
trunk(avoidcausingapotentiallyseriousdisturbance)
Youareanadultattendingafirearmsrelatedclass(hunter/safety)orparticipatinginaschoolprogramthat
requiresyoutobringorpossessafirearmandthetrainingoreventwasscheduledandapprovedbyschool
administrators(ARS133102).Thisexceptionalsoappliestoajuvenileaccompaniedbyaparent,grandparent,
legalguardianoracertifiedhunter/firearmssafetyofficeractingwiththepermissionofaparentorguardian(ARS
133111).Thefirearmwillbeunloadedbeforeenteringschoolgroundsandshouldbeplacedinacasetoavoid
causingapotentiallyseriousdisturbance
Additionally,designatedemployeesofaschoolmayorderapersonoffofschoolpropertyifthatpersonisbelieved
tobeinterferingwithschooloperations.Schoolboardsmayalsoenactspecificandmorerestrictiverules
governingfirearmsanddeadlyweaponsonschoolgrounds(ARS132911).Determinethewhattherulesofa
schoolarebeforeattemptingtoenterschoolgroundswithafirearm
PERMITHOLDERREQUIREMENTS
Aqualifiedpersonmusthavethepermitinpossessionwhencarryingaconcealedweaponandisrequiredbyany
otherlawtocarrythepermit.
Returnaltered,defaced,illegible,mutilated,suspendedand/orrevokedpermitstotheAZDPSCWPU
NotifytheDPSCWPUifyouhavebeenarrestedforanyfelonyordomesticviolencemisdemeanor
Renewpermitafterfiveyears.Submitrenewalapplicationpacketnomorethan90daysinadvance.
YourArizonapermitmayberecognizedinotherstatescallthestateinquestiontoverifyreciprocityor
recognition.

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SomestatesrecognizetheCCWpermitissuedbyanotherstatecheckwiththatstatebefore
carryingtheretoverifytovalidityofyourpermit.TheAZDPSCWPUmaintainsawebpagethatlists
statepermitsthatarevalidinArizonaandwhatstatesrecognizetheArizonapermit.Pleasenote
thatthesestatesaresubjecttochange,hence,theimportanceofcontactingthatstatebefore
carryingthere.
SeetheAZDPSCCWUnitwebsiteforalistofrecognizedandreciprocalstates.
PursuanttoARS133112.U,Forthepurposeofestablishingmutualpermitorlicenserecognition
withotherstates,thedepartmentofpublicsafetyshallenterintoawrittenagreementifanother
staterequiresawrittenagreements.

CCWTestshavebeenomittedfromthisdocument.

InstructorsandTrainingOrganizationsMayrequesta
copyoftestsbycontactingtheCWPUandproviding
instructorverificationdata.

CCWINSTRUCTOR
RESPONSIBILITIES

CCWInstructorResponsibilities
CCWinstructorshaveagreatresponsibility,toboththeirstudentsandthepublic.Theyare
legally bound to present the material they teach thoroughly and professionally. Deviating
fromanapprovedtrainingprogramcanresultinseverepenalties,bothcriminallyandcivilly,
for the instructor and the organization. Although anyone can take a CCW course, not
everyone is eligible to obtain a CCW permit. Consider advising your students of the
followingbeforestartingyourclass:

Anyonewithafelonyconvictionisdisqualifiedfromobtainingapermit,unlesstheconvictionhas
beenexpunged,vacated,setasideorpardonedortheirrightshavebeenrestoredandtheyarenota
prohibitedpossessorunderstateorfederallaw.Theapplicantwillberequiredtoshowproofiftheir
convictionhasbeenexpunged,vacated,setasideorpardoned.Federalandstatelawsplaya
significantroleindeterminingifarecordthathasbeenexpunged,setasideorvacatedwillallowan
applicanttoobtainaconcealedweaponspermit.Someconvictions,eventhoughtheyhavebeen
expunged,setasideorvacatedmaypreventtheissuanceofaconcealedweaponspermitbecauseof
conflictwithotherlawswhichprohibitpossessionofaweapon.

Applicantswitharecordofafelonyarrestshouldbepreparedtoproducecourtrecordsthatclearly
state the charges were dismissed, not prosecuted or they were found not guilty. This includes
applicantswithafelonyarrestandthechargewasan"openended"orundesignatedfelonyinwhich
thefinalconvictionwasdesignatedamisdemeanor.Applicantscurrentlyunderindictmentforafelony
offensearedisqualifiedfromobtainingapermit.

Applicantswitharecordofanyarrestwithoutanoffenselevelordispositionlistedwillberequired
toproducearrestand/orcourtrecordsthatclearlystatetheoffenselevelanddispositionofthecharge.

Applicants with a misdemeanor conviction related to domestic violence are also disqualified
unlessthe conviction was expunged,vacated or set aside. No othermisdemeanor convictions affect
qualificationforapermit.Again,federalandstatelawsplayasignificantroleindeterminingifarecord
thathasbeenexpunged,setasideorvacatedwillallowanapplicanttoobtainaconcealedweapons
permit.Someconvictions,eventhoughtheyhavebeenexpunged,setasideorvacatedmayprevent
the issuance of a concealed weapons permit because of conflict with other laws which prohibit
possessionofaweapon.

Persons who were bornoutsideoftheUnitedStatesoroneofitsterritoriesmustsend acopyof(or

presentinperson)proofofcitizenshiporalienstatus.Anyofthefollowingdocumentsareacceptable:
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CertificateofNaturalization
ResidentAlienCard
RecordofBirthAbroadtoUSCitizen
RecordofBirthAbroadtoArmedForcesPersonnel
USPassport

AZ CCW Instructors must teach from a CWPU approved lesson plan. The CWPU
determineswhatconstitutesanapprovedlessonplan.
Modifications to basic CCW program instruction. A lesson plan may not be modified
withoutapprovaloftheCWPUandmustbetaughtinitsentirety.Ifanorganizationdesires
toincludeadditionalelementsoftraining,thoseelementswillnotbeconsideredapartofthe
lessonplanandwillrequireadditionaltrainingtimeaftertheapprovedlessonplanhasbeen
taught.Ineffect,thoseadditionalelementswillconstituteproprietarytrainingotherthanthe
basic firearmssafety/CCW permit training program authorized by the CWPU. Permission
fromtheCWPUisnotneededforadditionalproprietarytraining.

Unauthorizedmodificationstoalessonplan.Significantdeviationfromalessonplanis
unacceptableandwillresultinthesuspension/revocationoftheinstructorandorganization.
Grossdeviationcanresultincriminalprosecution.Additionally,deviationmayalsoresultin
therejectionofastudentsapplicationforunauthorizedtraining.
THIS COURSE CAN NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHERTRAINING. For example,
theArmedGuardTraining,eventhoughthelessonplanmayappeartobesimilar.TheCCW
Coursemustbeastandaloneclass.
CWPUTrainingPhilosophy:
DPSapprovedlessonplansaremeanttoprovideastandardizedprogramofinstructionso
thatallapplicantsreceiveasolidfirearmssafetyblockoftraining.Additionally,theapplicant
is to receive law and legal instruction. This course was never intended to be a tactical
firearmstrainingprogram.
Historically, we have had organizations and instructors going in many different directions
when it comes to CCW training. So different in fact that one lesson plan didn't resemble
another (when taught). Each applicant should be able to receive the same, substantial,
course ofinstruction,regardless of the instructor or organization. This lessonplanis nota
verbatimdocumenttobereadfrom.Thislessonplanprovidesthebareminimumtopicsand
subtopicsthatmustbetaught.Theinformationprovidedbytheinstructormustberelatedto
a given topic or subtopic. If an instructor is found to be teaching a class on engaging
multiple attackers from a fortified structure, that instructor shall be deemed to be
substantiallydeviatingfromthelessonplan.However,ifaninstructorintheTucsonareais
foundtobeteachingaTucsonCityordinancethatisrelatedtothecarryingofweaponsina
park(duringthelegalsectionofthelessonplan),kudos'areinorderfortakingtheinitiative
since it is important, relevant and needed for that particular area. This lesson plan is
intended to be a progressive document that can bend a little. It is subject to some
interpretation,basedupontheinstructorsand/ororganization'sexperience,knowledgeand
region.Keepspecificinstructionwithinbounds.Bereasonableandprofessional.Don'tallow
personal feelings and prejudices to interfere with your responsibility to teach objectively.
Followthelessonplan,itismeanttoguideyourinstruction,notchannelizeit.
Pleasenote:Wearenotlookingtosuspendinstructorsororganizationsforbeingcreativeor
usingtheiringenuitytosuccessfullytraintheirstudents.Again,usethelessonplanstoguide
yourinstruction. Itis up to you toadd specificcontent for each topicand subtopic, based
upon your knowledge and experience. It is incumbent upon you to provide the "meat" of
thesetopicswewillnottellyouwhattosaywordforword.Weprovidethetopicyou(the
instructor) provide the substance. As long as the information is within the boundaries of
recognizedandreasonablefirearmsinstruction,therewillnotbeanissue.
We are aware that some of you may only accept people whom you know to be very
experiencedwithhandgunsandtactics.Someofyoumayconductmixedclassesofnovice
and experienced students.Therule for tailoring classesisthis: know your students. If you
haveaclasscomprisedoftenstudentswhoinventedtheSWATadvancedtacticalshooting
techniquesforPhoenixPDandonestudentwhohasneverseenahandguninreallife,you
must teach the class at the most basic level for that one student. The others may find it
"painful"butthatisthewayitmustbe.Conversely,ifyourclassiscomprisedofONLYthe

SWAT team, you probably will not spend a tremendous amount of time on the topic of
"componentsofahandgun"(butyoumustspendsometimeonit,a"review"sotospeak).
Be warned, before you start tailoring your class for a group who claim they invented
advanced tactical shooting techniques, haveactually built custom handguns or have been
membersofashootingreviewboardfortwentyyears,youmustconfirmthisisthecase.The
pointis,manypeoplemayclaimtohaveexperienceandknowledgethattheyreallydonot
(oritissooldthattheydon'tactuallyrememberit).Howdoyouconfirmit?Talktothemand
picktheirbrains.You'llknow.Ifindoubt,teachatthemostbasiclevel.
The methods you choose to deliver your class are up to you. Videos, PowerPoint, re
enactments, slides, hands on practicals, and lecture, to name a few, are all acceptable
methodsoftraining.Makesuretheyareontopic.Werecommendyouuseacombinationof
thesemethodstokeepyourclassinteresting.Eighthoursoflecturewilllikelyexhaustyour
students and should be avoided (unless you are a VERY dynamic speaker). Dull, plain
PowerPointslidesorprintedmaterialsmayalsoexhaustyourstudents.Useyouringenuity
along with the lesson plan to provide an informative, yet entertaining experience for your
students.
Alltrainingmustoccurwithin Arizona.Failuretocomplywillresultinthesuspensionof
your certification and organization. Additionally, any student trained outside of Arizona will
besuspended.
Instructorsareobligatedtoassisttheirstudentswiththeapplicationprocess.Youwill
provide each student with an application, fingerprint card and a return envelope. On the
application,ensurethatallblocksarecompletedwiththecorrectinformation.Theinstructor
mustcompletethecompletioncertificateonthebackoftheapplication,whichincludesthe
TrainingProgram,InstructorandOrganizationNumbersandaffixtheorganizationstampor
seal.Applicationssubmittedbythestudentmusthaveanoriginalinstructorsignature,stamp
orseal.Aphotocopiedinstructorsignatureand/orstamporsealwillberejected!Instructors
may obtain blank applications, fingerprint cards and return envelopes from the Concealed
WeaponsPermitUnitbycallingus,sendinganemailoryoumaypickthemupinpersonat
the DPS Headquarters building located at 2102 W. Encanto Blvd, Phoenix. Advanced
notification is recommended if you will be picking them up in person. Application forms
periodicallychange,pleaseensureyouareutilizingthecurrentversion.
The fingerprint card is another important document that requires accuracy. Only
fingerprintcardsobtainedfromtheCWPUareacceptable.Allrequiredinformationshouldbe
enteredonthetopofthecard.Assistyourstudentswithcorrectlycompletingthefingerprint
card. Correctly entering all information is critical, inaccurate entries will result in your
student's application and/or fingerprint card being rejected. Students must submit two
fingerprintcardswiththeirapplication.
TrainingtimevsAdministrativetime:Administrativetimeincludes,butisnotlimited
to, fingerprinting students, reviewing applications, driving to a range and other related
activities which are not training. Lesson plans are very specific as to what will be taught
during training time. A 10 minute break taken after every 50 minutes of instruction is
acceptableanddoesnotrequirespecialschedulingorpermission.

Instructorsmustfailstudentswhodonotcompletetrainingorwhodonotsufficiently
understandthecurriculum.Instructorsareundernoobligationtopasseverystudentwho
takes their class. On the contrary,instructors who perceive they have a student who does
notsufficientlyparticipate,whoisdisruptiveorwhoseemstohaveotherproblemsorissues
which concern the instructor should either be rescheduled to take the course or released
themfromtheclass.Forthesereasons,instructorsmaynotfillouttheinstructorportionof
theapplicationuntilthestudentsatisfactorilycompletesthetraining.Donotallowastudent
who falls into this category to leave with an application that contains your instructor,
organizationandprograminformation.
RetentionofRecords:
You are required to keep CCW related training records and/or rosters for a minimum of 5
years.
Information:
Withtherapidexchangeofinformationprovidedbytheinternetandemailandinaneffortto
reduce costs the CWPU has elected to provide information electronically. The CWPU
continuallypostspertinentinformationontheirwebsite.Instructorsshouldfrequentlycheck
thewebsitetoensuretheyareusingthecorrectlessonplan,legaltext,applications,etc.
CWPUContactInformation:
ArizonaDepartmentofPublicSafety
ConcealedWeaponsPermitUnit
MailingAddress:
P.O.Box6488
Phoenix,AZ85005
PhysicalAddress:
2102W.EncantoBlvd
Phoenix,AZ85009
Phone:
(602)2566280
(800)2566280statewideoutsidethePhoenixarea
Fax:
(602)2232928
EmailAddress:
ccw@azdps.gov
WebpageAddress:
www.azdps.gov/ccw