A permit renewal sounds simple. In this Gun Websites video, an Arizona permit holder shares what happened when a renewal went sideways, so others can avoid the same mistake.
What happened
- Arizona permits run five years, with a grace period after expiration to renew without taking another class.
- The permit expired unnoticed. The renewal went in by mail with a cashier’s check during a period when the state had a long processing backlog.
- Months later, the whole packet came back. The cashier’s check had expired while it waited in the queue, since the bank’s checks were good for about three months.
- Two banks helped sort it out and waived fees on the replacement check, and the second submission went through.
Lessons
- Set a reminder. Arizona no longer sends expiration notices. Put the date in your phone or calendar, and remind friends and family who carry.
- Renew early. Many states accept renewals before the expiration date, and backlogs happen.
- Consider a money order. Money orders typically do not expire the way a cashier’s check can.
Why keep a permit in a constitutional carry state
- Arizona has had constitutional carry since 2010, so carrying in the state did not depend on the permit.
- The permit still matters for reciprocity when traveling to other states.
More
- See Travel With a Pistol: Carrying Out of State and How to Choose a Training Class. Laws and processes change, so check your state’s current rules.
Based on a video from the Gun Websites YouTube channel. Took a class recently? Write your After Action Report and add it to the Training Log.
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