This bill proposes to 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 deletes the language that classifies such devices as prohibited, thereby allowing their manufacture, possession, and transfer without the associated legal penalties. The current law categorizes the possession of prohibited weapons as a class 4 felony, which carries significant penalties, including a presumptive imprisonment sentence of 2.5 years.

In addition to the deletion of the muffling device from the prohibited weapons list, the bill makes several technical and conforming changes to the existing statutes. These changes include renumbering the remaining items in the definition of prohibited weapons and clarifying that the items listed do not include firearms or devices that comply with federal law. Overall, if enacted, this bill would significantly alter the legal landscape regarding the possession and use of muffling devices in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3101, 13-3110, 36-540, 13-925, 13-3601