A.R.S. § 13-910

Restore Your Firearm Rights in Arizona

First-time AZ non-dangerous, non-serious felons discharged after September 24, 2022 are automatically restored under § 13-907. Everyone else needs a § 13-910 application — with waiting periods that depend on the offense.

The 2022 change you might not know about

Until 2022, every Arizona felon who wanted to legally possess a firearm again had to file a discretionary application — and judges denied them constantly. HB2119, effective September 24, 2022, changed that for first-time, non-dangerous, non-serious offenders.

Under the amended § 13-907(A), if all of these apply, your firearm rights are automatically restored:

• This is your only Arizona felony conviction
• The offense is not dangerous (§ 13-704) and not serious (§ 13-706)
• You completed probation OR received absolute discharge from prison on or after September 24, 2022
• All victim restitution is paid in full

You do not need to file an application. Your right to possess a firearm came back automatically when those conditions were met. The Arizona Court of Appeals confirmed this interpretation in State v. Begay (2026) — the court held that the relevant date is end of probation, not when the offense or sentencing occurred.

That said: a federal background check (NICS) won't know about your automatic restoration unless there's a court order in the file. Many people who are technically restored still get denied at gun shops because the FBI's record hasn't been updated. An Application to Certify Automatic Restoration produces an official court order and gets the federal record updated.

Discharged before September 24, 2022?

If your discharge or probation completion predates September 24, 2022, the auto-restoration provision does not apply to you, even if you would otherwise qualify. You must file a § 13-910 application. There is no waiting period for non-serious, non-dangerous offenses post-2022 amendment, but the application is discretionary — the judge can deny.

When you actually need a § 13-910 application

Non-dangerous, non-serious offenses

• First AZ felony, post-Sept 24, 2022 discharge: auto-restored (see above)
• First AZ felony, pre-Sept 24, 2022 discharge: § 13-910 application, 2-year wait from absolute discharge
• Two or more AZ felonies: § 13-910 application, 2-year wait from absolute discharge
• Out-of-state felony: typically must apply in the convicting state

Serious offenses (§ 13-706)

• 1st/2nd-degree murder, manslaughter with serious injury, sexual assault, dangerous crimes against children, armed robbery, 1st-degree burglary, kidnapping, sexual conduct with a minor under 15, child sex trafficking
• 10-year wait from absolute discharge before you can apply
• Discretionary review — restoration is not automatic at the 10-year mark

Dangerous offenses (§ 13-704)

• Use, discharge, or threatening exhibition of a deadly weapon
• Knowing infliction of serious physical injury
• Permanently barred from firearm restoration under § 13-910(A)
• Limited exceptions exist via set-aside in narrow factual scenarios — consult an attorney

Federal firearm law caveat

Even if your Arizona firearm rights are restored, federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)) imposes its own restrictions. To be eligible to possess a firearm under federal law, your state restoration must satisfy 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(20):

• The conviction must be for an offense for which civil rights have been restored, and
• The restoration must not expressly preserve a firearm prohibition

Arizona § 13-910 orders typically meet this standard. State v. Begay confirmed automatic restoration under § 13-907 also satisfies it. Out-of-state restorations are case-specific — consult an attorney if your conviction was outside Arizona.

How long does firearm rights restoration take in Arizona?

For an automatic-restoration certification under § 13-907: typically 30 to 90 days.

For a discretionary § 13-910 application after the waiting period is met: typically 60 to 180 days. Serious-offense petitions often take longer due to heightened judicial scrutiny.

What you get from us

For $750:

• The official AZ Superior Court application with your information pre-filled
• Pre-fill review checklist
• County-specific filing instructions
• Personal-statement template with prompts specific to firearm-restoration factors (lawful purpose, no future risk, time elapsed, rehabilitation)
• Required-attachments checklist
• Auto-restoration certification if you qualify under § 13-907

Court filing fee: $0.

Who shouldn't apply

If your offense is on the dangerous-offense list under § 13-704, save your time and money. § 13-910(A) permanently bars judicial firearm restoration for dangerous offenses. There's no waiting period that resolves this.

We'll tell you in your screening if your case is barred. We don't take payment for petitions we can't reasonably get granted.

When you should hire an attorney instead

• Your offense is borderline serious vs. non-serious (the classification is contested)
• You have a dangerous offense and want to explore vacatur or set-aside arguments
• You have multiple jurisdictions (AZ + out-of-state + federal)
• A prior application was denied
• You need the firearm restoration for a specific occupational reason (security, peace officer reinstatement) that requires expedited handling

Frequently asked questions

Related services

• Restore Civil Rights under §§ 13-907, 13-908 — separate from firearm rights
• Set Aside Conviction under § 13-905 — auto-restores firearms for most non-serious offenses
• Seal Your Record under § 13-911