Governor Jan Brewer signed into law two new gun bills. The first signed into law is HB 2543 which will prevent political subdivisions from enacting local ordinances restricting the rights of gun owners. The other is HB 2307 Amending Title 13, Chapter 31 concerning federal laws on manufacturing of firearms. Beginning October 1, guns manufactured in Arizona that are to be used and stay in Arizona will not be required to be registered under the federal firearms laws.
Several states across the country are asserting the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution by considering or passing similar laws. The ATF disputed a similar law in Tennessee last year without going to court.
The House Fact sheet for HB 2543 says that the bill will:
Retroactively nullifies and voids any firearms related ordinance or rule that is inconsistent with or more restrictive than state law.
· Eliminates restrictions on the hours during which an unloaded firearm may be lawfully transported by a 14, 15, 16 or 17 year old minor for the purpose of attending shooting events or marksmanship practice at an established range.
· Prohibits a political subdivision from enacting any ordinance or rule that limits the possession of firearms in parks or preserves to persons possessing a concealed carry weapons permit.
· Removes the requirement that the chief law enforcement officer of a political subdivision approve and post notices relating to hunting areas recommended by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD).
· Adds the requirement that AGFD approve an area recommended for hunting.
All ordinances restricting people with CCWs in parks and registering serial numbers may no longer be legal.
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