Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Maricopa (East Valley) County. Mesa is the largest city in the East Valley, with the Superstition Mountains and the Salt River lakes on its eastern edge. Orders ship to FFL dealers in Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek and Apache Junction.
Pick an FFL dealer near you that accepts shipped transfers and name it at checkout. We confirm their license and ship the firearm to them. Ammunition, optics and parts ship straight to your door where Arizona law allows.
Arizona has no state purchase permit, no registration and no waiting period. At the dealer you fill out ATF Form 4473 and the sale goes through the federal NICS background check. Federal age rules apply at a dealer: 21 for handguns and 18 for rifles and shotguns. When you order online, the firearm ships to the Arizona FFL you choose, and that dealer runs the check and hands the gun over once it clears. Bring a current government photo ID with your home address.
Dealers in these communities all work for Mesa-area buyers:
Arizona has allowed permitless concealed carry for adults 21 and older who can legally own a firearm since 2010. The optional Arizona CCW permit is issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, not by the county. Many residents still hold one because it helps with carry in other states, and it lets the holder skip the NICS check when buying from a dealer. Private property owners and some public buildings can still ban weapons, so read the posted signs.
Arizona deer hunting runs on a draw. General rifle hunts for mule deer and Coues whitetail are spread from October into December, and each Game Management Unit has its own dates and permit numbers in the 2026-27 Arizona Hunting Regulations. Over-the-counter archery deer hunts run in late summer and again in winter in many units. Centerfire rifles, handguns, muzzleloaders and archery gear are all legal on the right hunt. Always check your unit and permit type before you go.
Mesa is home to the Arizona Game and Fish Region VI office, and the Tonto National Forest and Four Peaks area are a short drive for deer and javelina. Check your unit in the current draw regulations.
East Valley shooters live close to the Tonto National Forest and the Usery Mountain area, and Saguaro and Canyon lakes draw anglers and duck hunters on the Salt River.
These public shooting ranges near our featured cities are run or listed by state wildlife agencies, state forests or the national forests. Many require a hunting or fishing license, a range permit or a day pass, and hours change with the seasons, so call or check the agency site first.
Source: State wildlife agency, state forestry and U.S. Forest Service range lists, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.
Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Gilbert, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Mesa or anywhere in Maricopa (East Valley) County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.
No. Arizona has no state purchase permit or waiting period. You need to pass the federal background check at the FFL, and you must be 21 to buy a handgun from a dealer.
Adults 21 and older who can legally own a firearm may carry concealed in Arizona without a permit. The optional permit from the Arizona Department of Public Safety still helps when traveling to other states.
Most rifle deer tags are drawn through the Arizona Game and Fish Department draw. Some archery deer hunts are over the counter. Check the current Arizona Hunting Regulations for your unit.
Many city buyers start with a mid-size 9mm handgun for home defense and range practice, or a pump shotgun. Check local rules on where you can shoot and how to transport a firearm before you buy.
Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.
General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our buying guide and check with Arizona Department of Public Safety (Concealed Weapons Permit Unit) or a local attorney about your own situation.