This bill proposes several updates to existing Arizona statutes related to weapons. Key changes include the insertion of new definitions and requirements for firearms training programs, which must now be at least eight hours long and cover specific topics such as legal issues, weapon care, and marksmanship. Additionally, the bill modifies the criteria for demonstrating competence with firearms, replacing previous documentation requirements with a focus on completion of authorized training programs. It also introduces new provisions regarding the responsibilities of organizations providing firearms training, including background checks for instructors and the process for appealing program rejections.

The bill also makes various deletions and modifications to existing language regarding the carrying of deadly weapons, including changes to the penalties for misconduct involving weapons. Notably, it updates the classification of certain offenses and clarifies the circumstances under which specific prohibitions do not apply, such as for armed nuclear security guards and during certain training exercises. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding firearms training and possession while ensuring public safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 4-244, 8-385.01, 12-714, 12-721, 13-3102, 13-3105, 13-3112, 13-3118, 13-4401.01, 13-4903, 13-4904, 15-515, 4-205.05, 4-203.02, 4-241, 4-203.03, 4-221, 4-101, 13-3401, 38-1113, 4-229, 4-205.02, 4-203.06, 4-203.07, 5-301, 4-249, 4-226, 4-203.04, 4-205.04, 13-1602, 13-3201, 13-3204, 13-3208, 13-3209, 13-3405, 13-3407, 13-3408, 13-3421, 13-4702, 8-390, 8-400, 8-405, 8-407, 8-413, 8-415, 8-386, 13-706, 13-901.03, 13-3102.01, 13-2301, 11-441, 108-277, 13-2308, 13-2312, 13-3409, 13-3411, 13-2904, 13-3101, 41-1750, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1722, 13-4409, 13-4420, 13-4426, 13-4428, 13-4434, 13-4436, 13-4405, 13-4902, 13-403, 13-404, 13-405, 13-406, 13-408, 13-409, 13-410, 13-411, 13-1103, 13-1104, 13-1105, 13-1204, 13-1304, 13-1507, 13-1508, 13-1703, 13-1704, 13-1904, 13-2308.01