How buying a gun in Tombstone works
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 complete ATF Form 4473 and pass the federal NICS check. Federal age rules apply at a dealer: 21 for handguns and 18 for rifles and shotguns. Online orders ship to the Arizona FFL you choose, who runs the check and hands over the gun once it clears.
Dealers in these communities all work for Tombstone-area buyers:
- Sierra Vista
- Benson
- St. David
- Bisbee
- Elfrida
- Huachuca City
- Whetstone
- Pomerene
Carrying a gun in Cochise County
Arizona has allowed permitless concealed carry since 2010 for adults 21 and older who can legally own a firearm. The optional Arizona CCW permit comes from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, not the county, and helps with carry in other states. Private property owners and some public buildings can still ban weapons, so read the posted signs.
Hunting near Tombstone
Arizona deer hunting runs mainly on the Game and Fish draw, with general rifle hunts for mule deer and Coues whitetail spread from October into December by Game Management Unit. Some archery deer hunts are over the counter. Centerfire rifles, handguns and muzzleloaders are legal on the right hunt. Check the 2026-27 Arizona Hunting Regulations for your unit.
Deer hunts in Cochise County are drawn through Arizona Game and Fish; Sierra Vista's range is nearby.
Coues whitetail and mule deer range in the Dragoon and Huachuca mountains, and quail are thick on the grasslands.
Public shooting ranges near Tombstone
These public ranges are run by or with state wildlife agencies. Hours, fees and supervision vary, so check each range page before you go.
Source: State wildlife agency public range lists, September 2026. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.