Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill to Expand Ban on State Enforcement of Federal Gun Control

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill to expand a current law banning state and local enforcement of federal gun control to specifically include certain federal taxes on firearms.

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Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill to End State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearm Sound Suppressors

PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 17, 2023) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill that would decriminalize firearm sound suppressors in the state, and effectively end state enforcement of National Firearms Act (NFA) restrictions on the same. Sen. Wendy Rogers and four fellow Republicans introduced Senate Bill 1109 (SB1109) on Jan. 31. The legislation would […]

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To the Governor: Arizona Passes Bill to Expand Ban on State Enforcement of Federal Gun Control

the Arizona Senate gave final approval to a bill to expand a current law banning state and local enforcement of federal gun control to specifically include certain federal taxes on firearms.

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To the Governor: Arizona Bill to End State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearm Sound Suppressors

Since the passage of SB1109 would legalize firearm sound suppressors and remove all state restrictions on the same, federal laws regulating them would become "inconsistent" with state law. That would end state and local cooperation with enforcement of the federal regulations.

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To the Senate: Arizona Bill to Expand Ban on State Enforcement of Federal Gun Control

HB2394 would add language to include “any tax, levy, fee or stamp imposed on firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition not common to all other goods and services and that might reasonably be expected to create a chilling effect on the purchase or ownership of those items by law-abiding citizens” to that prohibition.

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Arizona Senate Committee Passes Bill to Expand Ban on State Enforcement of Federal Gun Control

an Arizona Senate committee passed a bill to expand a current law banning state and local enforcement of federal gun control to specifically include certain federal taxes on firearms.

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Arizona House Passes Bill to Expand Ban on State Enforcement of Federal Gun Control

HB2394 would add language to include “any tax, levy, fee or stamp imposed on firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition not common to all other goods and services and that might reasonably be expected to create a chilling effect on the purchase or ownership of those items by law-abiding citizens” to that prohibition.

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Second Arizona House Committee Passes Bill to Expand Ban on State Enforcement of Federal Gun Control

HB2394 would add language to include “any tax, levy, fee or stamp imposed on firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition not common to all other goods and services and that might reasonably be expected to create a chilling effect on the purchase or ownership of those items by law-abiding citizens” to that prohibition.

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Now in Effect: Arizona Bans State Enforcement of Federal Gun Control

Today, an Arizona law banning state and local enforcement of federal gun control goes into effect. The enactment of this law represents an important first step toward bringing those measures to an end within the state.

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