This bill proposes several updates to existing Arizona statutes related to weapons. Notably, it modifies the definitions and penalties associated with various firearm-related offenses. For instance, it changes the language regarding the possession of firearms on licensed premises, clarifying that only certain individuals, such as peace officers and those with specific training, are permitted to carry firearms in these locations. Additionally, the bill updates the definitions of prohibited actions, such as carrying a deadly weapon without a permit, and revises the penalties for misconduct involving weapons, increasing the severity of certain offenses from class 3 to class 2 felonies.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new requirements for firearms safety training programs, mandating that organizations seeking authorization to provide such training must meet specific criteria, including a minimum duration and content requirements. It also establishes a process for background checks on instructors and allows for appeals if a training program is rejected. The bill aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that individuals who carry firearms have received adequate training and that the legal framework surrounding firearms possession and use is clear and enforceable.

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