If enacted, this bill would amend the current statutes by removing the definition of a device designed to muffle the report of a firearm from the list of prohibited weapons. Specifically, it would delete the existing language that categorizes such devices as prohibited, thereby allowing their manufacture, possession, and transfer without the associated legal penalties. This change would directly impact the legal classification of firearms and related devices under Arizona law.

Additionally, the bill would make conforming changes to the numbering of the remaining items in the definition of prohibited weapons, ensuring that the list remains coherent after the deletion. The bill would also clarify that the items listed do not include firearms or devices that comply with federal law, maintaining a distinction between state and federal regulations. Overall, the bill aims to liberalize the legal status of muffling devices in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3101, 13-3110, 36-540, 13-925, 13-3601
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-3101, 13-3110, 36-540, 13-925, 13-3601