Last updated and checked October 28, 2026 · By Nick Hall
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Gun Stores, Ranges, and the Smartest Way to Buy in Phoenix
Arizona is one of the easiest states in the country to buy and carry a gun. Adults 21 and older can carry concealed without a permit, there is no state waiting period, and the state bars local gun registration. Add a big desert-shooting and hunting culture, and Phoenix buyers get deep inventory and plenty of ranges.
This page covers both ways to buy here: the best brick-and-mortar shops first, then the cheaper route most buyers find later, buying online and transferring through a local dealer. We checked every store, address and published transfer fee on October 28, 2026.
The Best Gun Stores in Phoenix
These are the most established gun stores and ranges across the Phoenix metro. Hours and stock change, so call ahead before you drive. Shopping beyond Phoenix? See our full guide to the best gun stores in Arizona.
C2 Tactical (Best Range and Training)
Address: 8475 S Emerald Dr, Tempe, AZ 85284; also 7000 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054 (Scottsdale) and 9253 E Willis Rd, Mesa
Website: C2 Tactical
C2 Tactical is the valley’s best range, training and retail combination, now with three stores: Tempe, the Scottsdale-branded store on East Mayo Boulevard and Mesa. The class calendar runs from a first CCW course to defensive pistol and rifle, and ladies get free range time on Mondays.
C2 publishes its transfer fee: $60 for the first gun and $40 for each extra gun, $40 for members, and $125 plus a $40 e-file fee for NFA items.
Shooter’s World (Best for New Shooters)
Address: 3828 N 28th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017 (plus two more valley locations)
Website: Shooter’s World
Shooter’s World is the central Phoenix range and retailer most locals send first-timers to. It runs an extensive rental fleet, Ladies’ Friday with one hour of free range time and free rentals, free shooting for kids 6 to 13 with a paying adult, and free shooting for everyone 17 and under on Sundays.
Its transfer fee is $59 per item for non-members, and members pay $25 for the first gun and $5 for each extra. NFA transfers through Silencer Shop are $0.
Scottsdale Gun Club (Best Upscale Range)
Address: 14860 N Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Website: Scottsdale Gun Club
Scottsdale Gun Club is a metro landmark, with 32 lanes, a big retail floor and a large rental library. It’s the polished option, good for taking out-of-town guests or trying something you’d never buy.
The club does not publish a transfer fee on its site, so call before you ship a gun there.
Caswells Shooting Range (Best in the East Valley)
Address: 856 E Isabella Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
Website: Caswells
Caswells is Mesa’s long-established indoor range, with 11 lanes out to 65 feet, a full retail counter and a personal-protection focus with classes from beginner to CCW.
Caswells does not publish its transfer fee online.
Bass Pro Shops, Glendale (Best Big-Box Selection)
Address: 9380 W Glendale Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305 (formerly Cabela’s)
Website: Bass Pro Shops Glendale
The Glendale Bass Pro, formerly Cabela’s, has a large gun counter with deep hunting and long-gun selection alongside handguns, ammo and optics. There is no range, but it’s the easy one-stop shop on the west side.
Bass Pro does not publish a transfer fee for this store.
FFL Transfer Fees in Phoenix
Two Phoenix stores publish their transfer fees. C2 Tactical charges $60 for the first gun and Shooter’s World $59, and both cut that sharply for members.
| Store | Standard transfer | Discount | NFA |
|---|---|---|---|
| C2 Tactical | $60 first gun, $40 each extra | $40 members | $125 + $40 e-file |
| Shooter’s World | $59 per item | $25 first + $5 each (members) | $0 via Silencer Shop |
| Scottsdale Gun Club | not published | ||
| Caswells | not published | ||
| Bass Pro Glendale | not published |
So Where Does Buying Online Fit In?
You don’t have to buy the gun from any of these shops. You only need a local dealer for the FFL transfer. Buy at the lowest national price, have it shipped to the dealer, fill out Form 4473 and walk out with it.
The transfer fee is the cost of the shortcut, so it pays to compare. In my experience the online savings beat the fee on a mid-range or premium gun. On a set-price gun like a Glock, the national price matches the local one, so the transfer fee is pure cost.
What to Bring to Your Transfer
- A current government photo ID showing your Arizona address. If your ID has an old address, bring a second government document that shows the current one.
- Your CCW permit, if you have one. It counts as a NICS alternative, so the dealer can skip the background check call.
- Your order confirmation with the seller name and tracking number, so the counter can find the box fast.
- Payment for the transfer fee. Ask whether the store charges extra for card payments.
You fill out ATF Form 4473 at the counter. Answer every question exactly, sign it, and the dealer runs the check (or records your permit). With no state waiting period, you leave with the gun once you are approved.
How to Pick a Transfer Dealer
The fee is only part of it. Before you ship a gun to any dealer, I call and ask four things: the fee per gun, whether a second gun in the same box costs less, whether they take NFA items and what that costs, and how long they hold a gun before charging storage. Ask them to confirm they will accept a shipment from your online seller, and get their FFL copy sent to the seller if the seller needs it.
In Phoenix, the published fees in the table above are a good starting point. Membership pricing can pay for itself if you transfer more than two or three guns a year, and at several of these stores a range membership comes bundled with the discount.
How Long a Transfer Takes
Most of the wait is shipping. An in-stock gun from a big online store leaves the warehouse in one to three business days and spends two to five days in transit, so plan on a week from order to pickup. The store emails or calls when the box arrives and is logged into its records.
The counter part is fast: filling out Form 4473 and the background check take 15 to 30 minutes on a normal day. Weekends before deer season and Black Friday are the slow times, so go midweek if you can. CCW permit holders save a few minutes more because the dealer records the permit instead of calling NICS.
Check the hours too. The cheapest dealer is no bargain if its transfer counter closes before you get off work, and some stores only process transfers on certain days. A store with long evening and weekend hours, close to home, is worth a few extra dollars per gun. Keep your receipt and tracking number handy, and wait for the store to confirm the gun is logged in before you drive over.
Buying Used in Phoenix
Used guns are where a local counter still beats online on price, because you can inspect the bore, the action and the finish before you pay. Ask for the store’s return or warranty policy on used guns in writing, check the serial number area for damage, and dry-fire it if the counter allows. Online, Guns.com lists thousands of used guns with photos, and they ship to the same local dealer as a new gun.
Where Phoenix Buyers Save: Online Gun Stores
Once your transfer dealer is lined up, these are the online stores we check first. Guns.com has the deepest combined new and used inventory, and Palmetto State Armory is the budget baseline. Here are their best current markdowns:
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For the full breakdown, see our guide to the best online gun stores and our cheapest online gun stores price comparison.
Arizona Gun Laws for Buyers
- Concealed carry: no permit needed at 21 and older (A.R.S. 13-3102).
- Waiting period: none.
- Registration: none; the state bars local registration (A.R.S. 13-3108).
- Background check: an Arizona CCW permit is a NICS alternative on the ATF Permanent Brady Permit Chart, so permit holders skip the NICS check at purchase.
- Purchase age: 21 for a handgun and 18 for a rifle or shotgun from a dealer (18 U.S.C. 922(b)(1)).
Facts and Figures
- Stores checked: 5, all open on October 28, 2026
- C2 Tactical: $60 first gun, $40 each extra, $40 members
- Shooter’s World: $59 per item, $25 first + $5 each (members)
Phoenix Gun Buyer FAQ
How old do you have to be to buy a gun in Phoenix?
You must be 21 to buy a handgun from a licensed dealer and 18 for a rifle or shotgun, under federal law (18 U.S.C. 922(b)(1)). That applies in a store or online with a local transfer.
Do you need a permit to carry in Arizona?
No. Adults 21 and older who can legally own a gun may carry it concealed without a permit (A.R.S. 13-3102). The Arizona CCW permit is still useful for reciprocity in other states and to skip the NICS check when you buy.
Is there a waiting period to buy a gun in Arizona?
No. Arizona has no waiting period and no state registration, so once you pass the background check you take the gun home the same day.
How much is an FFL transfer in Phoenix?
Of the stores that publish a fee, C2 Tactical charges $60 for the first gun ($40 for members) and Shooter's World $59 per item ($25 for members). Scottsdale Gun Club, Caswells and Bass Pro Glendale do not publish theirs, so call first.
Can I buy a gun online and pick it up in Phoenix?
Yes. Buy online, have it shipped to a local FFL, fill out Form 4473 and pass the background check, then take it home. CCW permit holders skip the NICS check.
Does an Arizona CCW permit skip the background check?
Yes. The ATF Permanent Brady Permit Chart lists the Arizona CCW permit as a NICS alternative, so a permit holder buying from a dealer does not need a new NICS check.
Final Verdict: The Best Way to Buy Guns in Phoenix
Want to handle guns in person or shoot before you buy? Visit the shops above. Want to save money? Buy online and transfer through the dealer with the lowest fee near you. Do both, and you get the best of Phoenix either way.