1) Does this mean permit holders do not have to take the renewal class to renew their permit? Once this law takes effect (likely sometime in August or September 2006), it appears that permit holders are no longer required to take the 2-hour renewal class to renew their permit. Applicants will simply submit a renewal packet.

2) Does this mean that AZ permits are good forever? Are they "lifetime permits" now? No, permits must be renewed every five years (or four years for permits issued before August 12, 2005), but no 2-hour training class is required now. The current plan is that permit holders will obtain the renewal packet from existing CCW instructors or they may get them from DPS via mail (or in person). A fillable application on the website has been discussed as well. The applicant will mail the completed packet to DPS along with the appropriate fee and a fingerprint card (unless it is their 2nd or subsequent renewal, then no fingerprint card is required). Note - Every renewal for at least the next four years or so requires a fingerprint card.