ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session
	House: JUD DPA 6-3-0-0

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HCR 2037: prohibited weapons; definition repeal

Sponsor: Representative Kolodin, LD 3

House Engrossed

Overview

Removes suppressors and various types of firearms from the category of prohibited weapon in Arizona law.

History

In the Arizona Criminal Code, a prohibited weapon is defined to include:

1) bombs, grenades, landmines and rockets with more than four ounces of propellant;

2) suppressors made to muffle the sound of a firearm;

3) fully automatic firearms;

4) short barreled rifles and shotguns;

5) breakable containers with flammable liquids and a wick (commonly called Molotov cocktails);

6) chemical explosives;

7) improvised explosive devices; and

8) parts or materials designed and intended to make bombs or explosives.

Statute explicitly exempts explosives, suppressors, automatic firearms and short barreled firearms from the definition of prohibited weapon, if those items are possessed in compliance with federal law (A.R.S. § 13-3101).

Provisions

1. Removes from the category of prohibited weapons:

a) suppressors made to muffle the sound of a firearm;

b) fully automatic firearms; and

c) short barreled rifles and shotguns. (Sec. 1)

2. Contains an intent clause. (Sec. 2)

3. Designates this legislation with the short title Shall Not Be Infringed Act. (Sec. 3)

4. Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1)

5. Instructs the Secretary of State to submit this proposition to the voters at the next general election.

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