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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session
VETOED
prohibited weapons; muffling device; repeal
Purpose
Removes a device that is designed, made or adapted to muffle the report of a firearm from the definition of prohibited weapon.
Background
Statute outlines what is considered to be a prohibited weapon and what constitutes misconduct involving weapons. A device that is designed, made or adapted to muffle the report of a firearm is included in the definition of a prohibited weapon. A person commits misconduct involving weapons by knowingly manufacturing, possessing, transporting, selling or transferring a prohibited weapon and is subject to a class 4 felony (A.R.S. §§ 13-3101 and 13-3102).
A class 4 felony carries a presumptive imprisonment sentence of 2.5 years, with a possible maximum sentence of 15 years for aggravated offenses committed by a category 3 repetitive offender (A.R.S. §§ 13-702 and 13-703).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Removes a device that is designed, made or adapted to muffle the report of a firearm from the definition of prohibited weapon.
2. Makes conforming changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Governor's Veto Message
The Governor indicates in her veto message that gun silencers make it more difficult for law enforcement officers to keep Arizonans safe.
Senate Action House Action
JUDE 1/29/25 DP 4-3-0 JUD 3/12/25 DP 6-3-0-0
3rd Read 2/27/25 17-11-2 3rd Read 5/1/25 31-25-4
Vetoed by the Governor 5/12/25
Prepared by Senate Research
May 15, 2025
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