This bill proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 13-3123, which establishes the offense of unlawful securing of a firearm. Under this new law, a person could be charged if a minor gains access to a readily dischargeable firearm due to the person's criminal negligence, such as failing to secure the firearm properly or leaving it in an accessible location. The bill also outlines specific affirmative defenses for individuals charged under this section, including scenarios where the minor uses the firearm under supervision or in lawful defense.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that a person cannot be arrested for this offense until seven days after the incident if they are a family member of the minor and if the minor's discharge of the firearm results in serious injury or death. Violations of this section would generally be classified as a class 6 felony, escalating to a class 4 felony if the minor causes serious harm or death. The bill also defines key terms such as "family member," "minor," and "readily dischargeable firearm" to clarify the scope of the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3123