The proposed bill HB2819 amends existing Arizona law regarding the possession and carrying of firearms by unemancipated minors. Under current law, these minors are prohibited from carrying or possessing firearms in public or on private property unless they are accompanied by a parent, grandparent, guardian, or a certified instructor. The new bill specifies that an unemancipated minor may only carry or possess a firearm on private property owned or leased by them or their parent, grandparent, or guardian if they have received explicit consent from the parent, grandparent, or guardian.

Additionally, the bill increases the penalty for a minor unlawfully possessing or carrying a firearm from a class 6 felony to a class 5 felony. This change reflects a stricter approach to firearm possession by minors, emphasizing the need for parental consent and raising the consequences for violations. The bill also makes technical changes to the existing statute to clarify these provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3111