There are two. GFSZA and NICS.smtimelevi wrote:Is there a downside to the AZ CCW over the TX CHL?
The GFSZA only gives a pass if you have a CHL issued by the state the school is in. With an AZ license you're covered in AZ. With a TX license you're covered in TX. Without a TX license, you're in the same boat as the millions of Texans carrying in their car thanks to MPA. You're also in the same boat as a Texan with a CHL carrying in another state on vacation, unless they also have a CHL from that other state.
Having a Texas CHL may let you skip the NICS phone call. Federal law says it's OK and many FFL do that. However, some stores call it in anyway. There are several first hand reports of that. So you might get to save 5 minutes by skipping the call but it's not guaranteed.
Only you can decide if these benefits are worth the extra time and money for you.