This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding the regulation of assault weapons and large capacity magazines in Arizona. Under the new provisions, it would be illegal for any person, corporation, or entity to manufacture, import, possess, purchase, sell, or transfer assault weapons or large capacity magazines, with specific exceptions for government officials, military personnel, and law enforcement agencies acting within their official duties. Additionally, individuals who legally possessed such weapons prior to the law's enactment would have a grace period of ninety days to either remove, render inoperable, surrender, or register their weapons, with detailed requirements for registration including background checks and secure storage.

The bill also introduces civil liability for registered owners if their assault weapon is used in a crime, with certain protections if the weapon was stolen and reported. It restricts the transfer of registered assault weapons, allowing only for repairs or destruction by law enforcement. Violations of the new regulations would result in varying degrees of criminal penalties, including misdemeanors and felonies, depending on the nature of the offense. The definitions of "assault weapon" and "large capacity magazine" are also clarified, establishing specific criteria for what constitutes these terms under the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3123