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Gun shop Clifton, Arizona

Order online, pick up at a licensed dealer in Greenlee County. Clifton is the Greenlee County seat, wedged into the San Francisco River canyon below the Morenci copper mine. The old brick downtown sits under cliffs, and Highway 191 climbs from here up the Coronado Trail toward Alpine.

Clifton, Greenlee County
CountyGreenlee
LicensesArizona Department of Public Safety, Concealed Weapons Permit Unit
Hunting zoneUnits 27 and 28
Public rangeAbout 90 mi

How buying a gun in Clifton 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 permit to purchase, no firearm registration and no state waiting period. At a licensed dealer you show photo ID, fill out ATF Form 4473 and the dealer runs a federal NICS background check before handing the gun over. Federal law sets the dealer minimum at 18 for rifles and shotguns and 21 for handguns. Arizona adds no card, no local permission slip and no state check on a private sale between residents, but selling or transferring a firearm to a prohibited possessor is a crime under A.R.S. 13-3102.

Dealers in these communities all work for Clifton-area buyers:

  • Morenci
  • Duncan
  • York
  • Three Way
  • Franklin
  • Sheldon
  • Blue
  • Guthrie

Carrying a gun in Greenlee County

Arizona has been a permitless carry state since 2010. Anyone 21 or older who may legally have a firearm can carry it concealed or openly, with no license and no class. Under 21, carrying concealed is still an offense under A.R.S. 13-3102, so younger adults carry openly or keep the gun cased in a vehicle. The optional Concealed Weapons Permit is issued statewide by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, not by the county sheriff. Schools, polling places, court facilities, nuclear and hydroelectric stations and posted private property stay off-limits.

Hunting near Clifton

The Arizona Game and Fish Department runs deer by game management unit and by draw, not by county. In the 2026-27 season the southern units around Tucson, including Unit 33 in the Santa Catalina and Rincon mountains, hold general Coues whitetail hunts on October 23 to 29, November 6 to 12, November 27 to December 6 and December 11 to 31, 2026, plus a mule deer hunt on October 30 to November 5. Deer applications were accepted from June 2 to July 24, 2026, and archery-only deer tags are sold over the counter with unit harvest limits.

Unit 28 runs west through Clifton along the Lower Eagle Creek Road, and Unit 27 climbs north from Highway 78 into the Blue Range. That is elk, bear and mule deer country on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, almost all of it drawn.

The Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area lies downstream, and the Blue Range Primitive Area and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest start a few miles north of town.

Public shooting ranges near Clifton

The ranges below are the public shooting ranges the Arizona Game and Fish Department lists as Commission-owned facilities in the 2026-2027 hunting regulations. Most are run day to day by local clubs, no hunting license is needed to shoot at them, and each sets its own hours, fees and rules, so call before you drive.

Source: Arizona Game and Fish Department Commission-owned shooting range list, 2026-2027 Arizona Hunting Regulations. Distances are approximate; call or check the agency site before you drive out.

Deer rifles for Clifton

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Buying a gun in Clifton: common questions

Can I buy a gun online and pick it up in Clifton?

Yes. Order here, name a licensed FFL dealer in Morenci, Duncan, York, Clifton or anywhere in Greenlee County, and we ship the firearm to them. You fill out ATF Form 4473 at their counter and they run the background check.

Do I need a permit to buy a gun in Clifton?

No. Arizona has no permit to purchase and no firearm registration. You show ID, complete Form 4473 and pass a NICS check at the licensed dealer near Clifton that receives your order.

Is there a waiting period in Arizona?

No. Arizona has no state waiting period, so once the dealer's NICS check comes back as proceed you can take the firearm home the same day.

Who issues concealed weapons permits in Greenlee County?

The Arizona Department of Public Safety issues every Concealed Weapons Permit in the state, so the application does not go through the Greenlee County sheriff. You still need a fingerprint card and an approved firearms safety course.

How does a gun I order get to Clifton?

Every firearm ships to a licensed dealer near Clifton that you choose at checkout. That dealer runs the background check and transfers the gun to you; ammunition, optics and most parts ship straight to your door.

Can I carry without a permit around Clifton?

Yes, if you are 21 or older and not barred from having a firearm. Carry concealed or openly, and stay out of schools, polling places, court buildings and any private property posted against firearms.

What rifle works for deer near Clifton?

Coues whitetail are small and shots are long, so the .243, 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 and .308 all fit, paired with good glass. For elk in the northern draws most hunters move up to .30-06, 7mm Remington Magnum or .300 Winchester Magnum.

What does an FFL transfer cost in Clifton?

Each dealer sets its own fee, commonly $20 to $75. Call before you order to confirm the price and that they accept firearms shipped from an online store.

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General information, not legal advice. Rules current as of September 2026. See our Arizona gun law overview and check with Arizona Department of Public Safety, Concealed Weapons Permit Unit or a local attorney about your own situation.