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If the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act (P.L. 103-159) is repealed or if there is a final determination by court of competent jurisdiction that the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act is unconstitutional, this section is repealed, Laws 1994, Ch. 184, § 5.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If the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act (P.L. 103-159) is repealed or if there is a final determination by court of competent jurisdiction that the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act is unconstitutional, this section is repealed, Laws 1994, Ch. 184, § 5.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Repealed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1994-04-19 Superseded: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1994-02-28 Superseded: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
Arizona
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
AZ1031 — mental health : committed to mh facility
Citation:
A.R.S. §§ 13-3101, 13-3102
A.R.S. § 13-3101 “ “Prohibited possessor” means any person: (f) Who has been found incompetent pursuant to rule 11, Arizona rules of criminal procedure, and who subsequently has not been found competent. (g) Who is found guilty except insane. A.R.S. § 3102: A person commits misconduct involving weapons by knowingly: 4. Possessing a deadly weapon or prohibited weapon if such person is a prohibited possessor
Effective:
2014-12-31
Arizona
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
AZ1029 — mental health : adjudicated as mentally incompetent//incapacitated/disabled
Citation:
A.R.S. §§ 13-3101, 13-3102 (2009)
“Prohibited possessor” means any person: (a) has been found to constitute a danger to himself or to others or to be persistently or acutely disabled or gravely disabled pursuant to court order under section 36-540, and whose court ordered treatment has not been terminated by court order right to possess a firearm has not been restored pursuant to section 13-924. A.R.S.
Effective:
2009-07-13
Arizona
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
AZ1030 — dvro ex parte : expanded
Citation:
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3601
“Domestic violence” means any act which is a dangerous crime against children as defined in section 13-705 or an offense defined in section 13-1201 through 13-1204, 13-1302 through 13-1304, 13-1502 through 13-1504 or 13-1602, section 13-2810, section 13-2904, subsection A, paragraph 1, 2, 3 or 6, section 13-2916 or section 13-2921, 13-2921.01, 13-2923, 13-3019, 13-3601.02 or 13-3623, if any of the following applies:...
Effective:
2009-09-01
Arizona
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
AZ1060 — dvro ex parte
Citation:
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3624(C),(D)
§ 13-3624. Emergency orders of protection … C. The judge, justice of the peace, magistrate or commissioner who is authorized to issue emergency orders of protection may issue a written or oral ex parte emergency order of protection if a peace officer states that the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a person is in immediate and present danger of domestic violence based on an allegation of a recent...
Effective:
1997-07-21
Arizona
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
AZ1027 — dvro
Citation:
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3602(G)(4)
If the court finds that the defendant is a credible threat to the physical safety of the plaintiff or other specifically designated persons, prohibit the defendant from possessing or purchasing a firearm for the duration of the order.
Effective:
1996-04-03 Superseded:
2009-09-01
Arizona
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
AZ1026 — mental health : committed to mh facility : outpatient
Citation:
A.R.S. §§ 13-3101, 13-3102; 36-540
A.R.S. § 13-3101“Prohibited possessor” means any person: (a) Who has been found to constitute a danger to himself or to others pursuant to court orders under the provisions of 36-540 and whose court ordered treatment has not been terminated by court order. A.R.S. § 3102: A person commits misconduct involving weapons by knowingly: 4.
Effective:
1983-07-24
Arizona
prohibited possessor
handgun and long gun Restrictive
AZ1025 — mental health : committed to mh facility
Citation:
A.R.S. §§ 13-3101, 13-3102 (1978)
A.R.S. § 13-3101“Prohibited possessor” means any person: (a) Who has been found to constitute a danger to himself or to others pursuant to court orders under the provisions of 36-540 and whose court ordered treatment has not been terminated by court order. A.R.S. §36-540A.
Effective:
1978-10-01 Superseded:
1983-07-24
Arizona
waiting period
handgun Restrictive
AZ1046 — 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:
1994-10-01
Arizona
waiting period
handgun Permissive
AZ1047 — federal
Citation:
A.R.S. § 13-3108.01
Repealed because A.R.S. § 13-3108.01 was implemented. A.R.S. § 13-3108.01: By October 1, 1994, the department of public safety shall estbalish an instant background check system…
Effective:
1994-10-01