House of Representatives

SB 1297

Now: concealed weapons permits

Sponsors: Senators Guenther, Nichols, Aguirre; Representative Cooley

DPAS/E	Committee on Appropriations
DPA	Caucus and COW
DPA	As Passed the House
X	As Transmitted to the Governor

SB 1297 requires the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to compile a list regarding recognition of other states’ concealed weapons law requirements to establish a basis under which a concealed weapons permit issued by a recognized state may be used in Arizona, allows community colleges to regulate firearms and prohibits political subdivisions from regulating the manufacturing of firearms and ammunition.

History

Current law requires all concealed weapons applicants to meet specific requirements and to complete a firearm safety training program approved by DPS prior to submitting an application. The applicant is also required to submit two sets of fingerprints and a reasonable application fee. Statute requires concealed weapons permits to be renewed every four years, and a criminal history check must be performed before the permit is renewed. Active duty Arizona peace officers who are standard and training board certified or federally credentialed or who are honorably retired as a federal, state or local peace officers with a minimum of 10 years of service are exempt from completing the firearms safety training program.

Current law also requires DPS to enter into reciprocal agreements with states that have substantially similar concealed weapons laws. The purpose is to allow a license or permit issued by either state to be used within the jurisdiction of either state.

Provisions

· Requires DPS to compile a list of and recognize states whose concealed weapon law requirements meet specific criteria, including:

1) A resident of the state or a United States citizen.

2) 21 years of age or older.

3) Not under indictment for, or been convicted of, any felony in the United States or any other country.

4) Does not suffer from mental illness or has not been adjudicated mentally incompetent or committed to a mental institution.

5) Not unlawfully present in the United States.

6) Satisfactory completion of a firearms safety training program.

· Specifies that states meeting the specific recognition criteria will be added to a list of recognized states for the purpose of establishing a basis under which a concealed weapon license or permit issued by a recognized state may be used in this state.

· Prohibits political subdivisions from enacting any ordinance, rule or tax relating to the manufacture of firearms or ammunition or any of their components.

· Allows community colleges to regulate or prohibit the possession or use of firearms or ammunition on property owned or leased by community colleges.

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· 45th Legislature

· First Regular Session 2 May 8, 2001

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