HCR 2037
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
House: JUD DPA 6-3-0-0
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.
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note