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Arizona Duty to Inform Police Laws (2026)

Conditional: Arizona has no proactive duty to inform, but it is a class 1 misdemeanor to fail to answer accurately if an officer asks — during a lawful stop, detention, or arrest — whether you are carrying a concealed deadly weapon (A.R.S. § 13-3102(A)(1)(b)).

ConditionalVerified Jul 18, 2026

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Arizona has no proactive duty to inform, but it is a class 1 misdemeanor to fail to answer accurately if an officer asks — during a lawful stop, detention, or arrest — whether you are carrying a concealed deadly weapon (A.R.S. § 13-3102(A)(1)(b)). The officer may take temporary custody of the firearm during the contact. The rule applies to permitless carriers 21 and older and to permit holders alike.

Official source: azleg.gov →

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Duty to Inform Police in states bordering Arizona

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

CaliforniaConditional
California has no proactive duty to inform, but under Penal Code § 26200(a) as rewritten by SB 2 (effective 2024), a CCW licensee must carry the license and may not refuse to display it or to provide the firearm to a peace officer who demands it for inspection; violations expose the licensee to penalties and revocation. Licensing authorities may add further conditions on the license itself.
Verified Jul 18, 2026 · Source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov · Full California rule →
ColoradoConditional
Colorado has no proactive duty to inform, but a permittee must carry the permit and a photo ID whenever possessing a concealed handgun and must produce both when an officer demands them (C.R.S. § 18-12-204(2)(a)); failure is a petty offense and raises a rebuttable presumption of no permit, which is dismissible if a valid permit is later shown. A handgun kept in a private vehicle for lawful protection is not considered concealed carry.
Verified Jul 18, 2026 · Source: leg.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
NevadaConditional
Nevada has no proactive duty to inform, but permittees must carry the permit together with proper identification whenever in actual possession of a concealed firearm, and both must be presented if a peace officer requests them (NRS 202.3667); violation is a $25 civil penalty. Nevada requires a CCW permit for concealed carry, so this covers all lawful concealed carriers.
Verified Jul 18, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
New MexicoConditional
New Mexico has no proactive duty to inform, but a licensee must have the concealed handgun license in possession at all times while carrying (NMSA § 29-19-9) and, under the Department of Public Safety (DPS) carry rule (10.8.2 NMAC, updated effective December 9, 2025), must display it when a peace officer demands it. New Mexico requires a license for concealed carry of a loaded firearm.
Verified Jul 18, 2026 · Source: dps.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
UtahInfo
Utah law does not require you to tell an officer you are armed. The state Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) recommends that you do. Utah also allows permitless carry for adults 21 and older.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: bci.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →

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