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 mandates that organizations providing firearms safety training must apply for authorization from the Department of Public Safety, which will conduct background checks on instructors. The bill also modifies existing language regarding the possession of firearms on licensed premises, clarifying the conditions under which certain individuals, such as retired peace officers, may carry firearms.

Furthermore, the bill makes several deletions and modifications to existing legal language, including changes to the penalties associated with various weapons-related offenses. For instance, it updates the classification of certain misconduct involving weapons from class 2 to class 3 felonies and introduces new provisions regarding the forfeiture of weapons upon conviction for specific offenses. The bill also revises the language surrounding the rights of neighborhood associations in relation to criminal acts, ensuring they can invoke rights under the updated statutes. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the regulation and safety surrounding firearms in Arizona.

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