The proposed bill would amend 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 aims to clarify that firearms or devices possessed in compliance with federal law are not included in the prohibited category, thus aligning state law with federal regulations. Overall, if enacted, the bill would significantly alter the legal landscape regarding firearm 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