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Alaska firearm sales restrictions handgun and long gun Restrictive

AK1053 — ban on high capacity magazines - federal

Citation: Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110103

SEC. 110103. BAN OF LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. 18 USCA § 922 (a) PROHIBITION.-Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 110102(a), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(w)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for a person to transfer or possess a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

Effective: 1994-09-13 Superseded: 2004-09-13
Alaska local laws preempted by state handgun and long gun Permissive

AK1047 — comprehensive

Citation: AS § 29.35.145(a)

The authority to regulate firearms and knives is reserved to the state, and, except as specifically provided by statute, a municipality may not enact or enforce an ordinance regulating the possession, ownership, sale, transfer, use, carrying, transportation, licensing, taxation, or registration of firearms or knives.

Effective: 1986-01-01
Alaska minimum age long gun Restrictive

AK1054 — minimum age purchase - federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)

(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...

Effective: 1994-09-13
Alaska minimum age handgun Restrictive

AK1055 — minimum age purchase - federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C. § 922(x)(1),(5)

(x)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell, deliver, or otherwise transfer to a person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is a juvenile-- (A) a handgun; or (B) ammunition that is suitable for use only in a handgun. (5) For purposes of this subsection, the term “juvenile” means a person who is less than 18 years of age.

Effective: 1994-09-13
Alaska minimum age handgun Restrictive

AK1056 — minimum age possession - federal

Citation: 43 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)(c)(1)

(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...

Effective: 1994-09-13
Alaska minimum age long gun Restrictive

AK1011 — purchase and sale

Citation: Alaska Stat. § 11.61.210

A person commits the crime of misconduct involving weapons in the fourth degree if the person … (6) knowingly sells a firearm or a defensive weapon to a person under 18 years of age

Effective: 1992-09-14
Alaska minimum age handgun Restrictive

AK1016 — purchase and sale

Citation: Alaska Stat. § 11.61.210

A person commits the crime of misconduct involving weapons in the fourth degree if the person … (6) knowingly sells a firearm or a defensive weapon to a person under 18 years of age

Effective: 1992-09-14
Alaska minimum age long gun Restrictive

AK1009 — youth possession

Citation: Alaska Stat. § 11.61.220(a)(3)

A person commits the crime of misconduct involving weapons in the fifth degree if the person...being an unemancipated minor under 16 years of age, possesses a firearm, switchblade, or gravity knife without the consent of a parent or guardian of the minor.

Effective: 1980-01-01
Alaska minimum age handgun Restrictive

AK1015 — youth possession

Citation: Alaska Stat. § 11.61.220(a)(3)

A person commits the crime of misconduct involving weapons in the fifth degree if the person...being an unemancipated minor under 16 years of age, possesses a firearm, switchblade, or gravity knife without the consent of a parent or guardian of the minor.

Effective: 1980-01-01
Alaska prohibited possessor handgun and long gun Restrictive

AK1057 — mental health : committed to mh facility

Citation: Alaska Stat. § 47.30.907

(a) Notwithstanding AS 47.30.845, when a superior court orders the involuntary commitment of a person under AS 47.30.735--47.30.755 or when relief from a disability resulting from an involuntary commitment or an adjudication of mental illness or mental incompetence is granted under AS 47.30.851(b), the court shall immediately transmit the following information, if known, to the Department of Public Safety: (1) the...

Effective: 2014-10-08
Alaska prohibited possessor handgun and long gun Restrictive

AK1023 — dvro : expanded

Citation: Alaska Stat. §§ 18.66.990(5); 18.66.100(c)(7)

18.66.990(5): “household member” includes: (C) adults or minors who are dating or who have dated; (D) adults or minors who are engaged in or who have engaged in a sexual relationship.

Effective: 1996-07-01
Alaska waiting period handgun Permissive

AK1042 — federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(s)

Repealed

Effective: 1998-11-30
Alaska waiting period handgun Restrictive

AK1041 — federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(s)

Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on the day before the date that is 60 months after such date of enactment, it shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer a handgun to an individual who is not licensed under section 923, unless-“(A) after the most recent proposal of such transfer by...

Effective: 1994-02-28 Superseded: 1998-11-30
Arizona background checks long gun Restrictive

AZ1004 — sales from dealer

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3114

If the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act (P.L. 103-159) is repealed or if there is a final determination by court of competent jurisdiction that the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act is unconstitutional, this section is repealed, Laws 1994, Ch. 184, § 5. Amended by Laws 1998, Ch. 249, § 1, effective November 30, 1998, by Laws 1998, § 2 A.

Effective: 1998-11-30
Arizona background checks handgun Restrictive

AZ1037 — sales from dealer

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3114

If the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act (P.L. 103-159) is repealed or if there is a final determination by court of competent jurisdiction that the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act is unconstitutional, this section is repealed, Laws 1994, Ch. 184, § 5. Amended by Laws 1998, Ch. 249, § 1, effective November 30, 1998, by Laws 1998, § 2 A.

Effective: 1998-11-30
Arizona background checks handgun and long gun Restrictive

AZ1039 — sales from dealer : federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(t)(1)

Beginning on the date that is 30 days after the Attorney General notifies licensees under section 103(d) of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act that the national instant criminal background check system is established, a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer shall not transfer a firearm to any other person who is not licensed under this chapter, unless- (A) before the completion of the...

Effective: 1998-11-30
Arizona background checks handgun and long gun Restrictive

AZ1002 — sales from dealer

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3114

Repealed

Effective: 1994-04-19 Superseded: 1998-11-30
Arizona background checks handgun Restrictive

AZ1038 — sales from dealer : federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C.A. § 922(t)

Beginning on the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on the day before the date that is 60 months after such date of enactment, it shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer a handgun to an individual who is not licensed under section 923, unless- (A) after the most recent proposal of such transfer by...

Effective: 1994-02-28 Superseded: 1998-11-30
Arizona carrying a concealed weapon (ccw) handgun Permissive

AZ1007 — shall issue (permit not required)

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3102(A)

A person commits misconduct involving weapons by knowingly: 1. Carrying a deadly weapon except a pocket knife concealed on his person or within his immediate control in or on a means of transportation: (a) In the furtherance of a serious offense as defined in section 13-706, a violent crime as defined in section 13-901.03 or any other felony offense; or (b) When contacted by a law enforcement officer and failing to...

Effective: 2010-07-29
Arizona carrying a concealed weapon (ccw) handgun Permissive

AZ1006 — shall issue

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3112

E. The department of public safety shall issue a permit to an applicant who meets all of the following conditions: 1. Is a resident of this state. 2. Is twenty-one years of age or older. 3. Is not under indictment for and has not been convicted in any jurisdiction of a felony. 4. Does not suffer from mental illness and has not been adjudicated mentally incompetent or committed to a mental institution.5.

Effective: 1994-04-14 Superseded: 2010-07-29
Arizona carrying a concealed weapon (ccw) handgun Restrictive

AZ1005 — prohibited

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3102(A)

A person commits misconduct involving weapons by knowingly: 1. Carrying a deadly weapon except a pocket knife concealed on his person.

Effective: 1978-10-01 Superseded: 1994-04-14
Arizona castle doctrine handgun and long gun Permissive

AZ1009 — stand your ground

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 13-411

There is no duty to retreat before threatening or using physical force or deadly physical force justified by subsection A of this section … . This section is not limited to the use or threatened use of physical or deadly physical force in a person's home, residence, place of business, land the person owns or leases, conveyance of any kind, or any other place in this state where a person has a right to be.

Effective: 2006-04-24
Arizona castle doctrine handgun and long gun Permissive

AZ1008 — traditional

Citation: Laws 1977, Ch. 142, § 44. Sec. 13-408

A person is justified in using physical force against another when and to the extent that a reasonable person would believe it necessary to prevent what a reasonable person would believe is an attempt or commission by the other person of theft or criminal damage involving tangible movable property under his possession or control, but such person may use deadly physical force under these circumstances as provided in...

Effective: 1978-10-01 Superseded: 2006-04-24
Arizona castle doctrine handgun and long gun Permissive

AZ1045 — traditional

Common law castle doctrine. Common law castle doctrine was solidified in the United States throughout the 19th century. “By the beginning of the twentieth century it was well accepted in the United States that a man attacked in his own home had no duty to retreat before using deadly force, so long as he reasonably believed it necessary to save his own life.” Indeed, by the 1920s, sources note that the castle...

Effective: 1900-01-01 Superseded: 1978-10-01
Arizona firearm removal at scene of domestic violence handgun and long gun Restrictive

AZ1049 — authorized

Citation: A.R.S. § 13-3601B, C

B. A peace officer, with or without a warrant, may arrest a person if the officer has probable cause to believe that domestic violence has been committed and the officer has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed the offense, whether the offense is a felony or a misdemeanor and whether the offense was committed within or without the presence of the peace officer.

Effective: 1996-07-19
Arizona firearm sales restrictions handgun and long gun Restrictive

AZ1054 — ban on high capacity magazines - federal

Citation: Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110103

SEC. 110103. BAN OF LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION FEEDING DEVICES. << 18 USCA § 922 >> (a) PROHIBITION.-Section 922 of title 18, United States Code, as amended by section 110102(a), is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(w)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for a person to transfer or possess a large capacity ammunition feeding device.

Effective: 1994-09-13 Superseded: 2004-09-13
Arizona firearm sales restrictions handgun and long gun Restrictive

AZ1059 — assault weapons ban - Federal

Citation: Pub. L. 103-322 Sec. 110102

This subtitle may be cited as the “Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act”. SEC. 110102. RESTRICTION ON MANUFACTURE, TRANSFER, AND POSSESSION OF CERTAIN SEMIAUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS.

Effective: 1994-09-13 Superseded: 2004-09-13
Arizona local laws preempted by state handgun and long gun Permissive

AZ1055 — comprehensive - punitive

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3108

Effective: 2016-08-16
Arizona local laws preempted by state handgun and long gun Permissive

AZ1051 — comprehensive

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3108

A. Except as provided in subsection G of this section, a political subdivision of this state shall not enact any ordinance, rule or tax relating to the transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer, purchase, acquisition, gift, devise, storage, licensing, registration, discharge or use of firearms or ammunition or any firearm or ammunition components or related accessories in this state. B.

Effective: 1970-08-11
Arizona minimum age long gun Restrictive

AZ1056 — minimum age purchase - federal

Citation: 18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)

(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...

Effective: 1994-09-13
Arizona minimum age handgun Restrictive

AZ1057 — minimum age purchase - federal

Citation: 19 U.S.C. § 922(x)(1),(5)

(x)(1) It shall be unlawful for a person to sell, deliver, or otherwise transfer to a person who the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe is a juvenile-- (A) a handgun; or (B) ammunition that is suitable for use only in a handgun. (5) For purposes of this subsection, the term “juvenile” means a person who is less than 18 years of age.

Effective: 1994-09-13
Arizona minimum age handgun Restrictive

AZ1058 — minimum age possession - federal

Citation: 43 U.S.C. § 922(b)(1)(c)(1)

(b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector to sell or deliver-- (1) any firearm or ammunition to any individual who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe is less than eighteen years of age, and, if the firearm, or ammunition is other than a shotgun or rifle, or ammunition for a shotgun or rifle, to any individual who the licensee...

Effective: 1994-09-13
Arizona minimum age handgun Restrictive

AZ1012 — youth possession

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3111(A)

A. Except as provided in subsection B, an unemancipated person who is under eighteen years of age and who is unaccompanied by a parent, grandparent or guardian, or a certified hunter safety instructor or certified firearms safety instructor acting with the consent of the unemancipated person's parent or guardian, shall not knowingly carry or possess on his person, within his immediate control, or in or on a means of...

Effective: 1993-04-22
Arizona minimum age long gun Restrictive

AZ1022 — youth possession

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3111(A)

A. Except as provided in subsection B, an unemancipated person who is under eighteen years of age and who is unaccompanied by a parent, grandparent or guardian, or a certified hunter safety instructor or certified firearms safety instructor acting with the consent of the unemancipated person's parent or guardian, shall not knowingly carry or possess on his person, within his immediate control, or in or on a means of...

Effective: 1993-04-22
Arizona minimum age long gun Restrictive

AZ1014 — purchase and sale

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3109(A)

Sale or gift of firearm to minor; classification A. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, a person who sells or gives to a minor, without written consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian, a firearm, ammunition or a toy pistol by which dangerous and explosive substances may be discharged is guilty of a class 6 felony.

Effective: 1953-04-01
Arizona minimum age handgun Restrictive

AZ1023 — purchase and sale

Citation: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3109(A)

Sale or gift of firearm to minor; classification A. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, a person who sells or gives to a minor, without written consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian, a firearm, ammunition or a toy pistol by which dangerous and explosive substances may be discharged is guilty of a class 6 felony.

Effective: 1953-04-01