Arizona Statewide Rule
Arizona Firearms Local Preemption Statute
Key Facts
- Fire
- ARS 13-3108 preempts virtually all local firearm regulation
- Detail
- Aggrieved parties may recover damages up to $100,000
- Fee
- Locality must pay attorney fees in successful challenges
- Detail
- Knowingly enforcing void ordinances triggers personal liability
Summary
Arizona broadly preempts cities, towns, and counties from regulating firearms, ammunition, components, and related accessories beyond state law.
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.
Full Breakdown
ARS 13-3108 establishes that the regulation of firearms is a matter of statewide concern. Political subdivisions cannot enact rules concerning the transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer, purchase, acquisition, gift, devise, storage, licensing, registration, discharge or use of firearms or ammunition. Local ordinances inconsistent with state law are void, and an aggrieved person may seek declaratory and injunctive relief plus actual damages up to $100,000.
Violations & Penalties
Local officials enforcing void firearm ordinances may face civil liability and the locality must pay damages and attorney fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Arizona cities ban firearms in city parks?
Can HOAs restrict firearms?
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