Title 13 — Criminal Code
48 chapters · 981 sections in this title.
A.R.S. § 13-3101 Definitions
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A. In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Deadly weapon" means anything that is designed for lethal use. The term includes a firearm. 2. "Deface" means to remove, alter or destroy the manufacturer's serial number. 3. "Explosive" means any dynamite, nitroglyce…
A.R.S. § 13-3102 Misconduct involving weapons; defenses; classification; definitions
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A. A person commits misconduct involving weapons by knowingly: 1. Carrying a deadly weapon except a pocket knife concealed on his person or within his immediate control in or on a means of transportation: (a) In the furtherance of a serious offense as defined in section 13-706, a…
A.R.S. § 13-3102.01 Storage of deadly weapons; definitions
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B. This section does not apply to the licensed premises of any public establishment or public event with a license issued pursuant to title 4. C. The operator of the establishment or the sponsor of the event or the employee of the operator or sponsor or the agent of the sponsor, …
A.R.S. § 13-3103 Misconduct involving explosives; classification
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A. A person commits misconduct involving explosives by knowingly: 1. Keeping or storing a greater quantity than fifty pounds of explosives in or upon any building or premises within a distance of one-half mile of the exterior limits of a city or town, except in vessels, railroad …
A.R.S. § 13-3104 Depositing explosives; classification
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A. A person commits depositing explosives if with the intent to physically endanger, injure, intimidate or terrify any person, such person knowingly deposits any explosive on, in or near any vehicle, building or place where persons inhabit, frequent or assemble. B. Depositing exp…
A.R.S. § 13-3105 Forfeiture of weapons and explosives
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A. On the conviction of any person for a violation of any felony in this state in which a deadly weapon, dangerous instrument or explosive was used, displayed or unlawfully possessed by the person, the court shall order the article forfeited and sold within one year after its for…
A.R.S. § 13-3106 Firearm purchase in other states
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A person residing in this state, or a corporation or other business entity maintaining a place of business in this state, may purchase or otherwise obtain firearms anywhere in the United States if such purchase or acquisition fully complies with the laws of this state and the sta…
A.R.S. § 13-3107 Unlawful discharge of firearms; exceptions; classification; definitions
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A. A person who with criminal negligence discharges a firearm within or into the limits of any municipality is guilty of a class 6 felony. B. Notwithstanding the fact that the offense involves the discharge of a deadly weapon, unless a dangerous offense is alleged and proven purs…
A.R.S. § 13-3108 Firearms regulated by state; state preemption; injunction; civil penalty; cause of action; violation; classification; definition
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A. Except as provided in subsection G of this section, a political subdivision of this state shall not enact any ordinance, rule or tax relating to the transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer, purchase, acquisition, gift, devise, storage, licensing, registration, dis…
A.R.S. § 13-3109 Sale or gift of firearm to minor; classification
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A. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, a person who sells or gives to a minor, without written consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian, a firearm, ammunition or a toy pistol by which dangerous and explosive substances may be discharged is guilty of a class…
A.R.S. § 13-3110 Misconduct involving simulated explosive devices; classification; definition
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A. A person commits misconduct involving simulated explosive devices by intentionally giving or sending to another person or placing in a private or public place a simulated explosive device with the intent to terrify, intimidate, threaten or harass. B. The placing or sending of …
A.R.S. § 13-3111 Minors prohibited from carrying or possessing firearms; exceptions; seizure and forfeiture; penalties; classification
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A. Except as provided in subsection B, an unemancipated person who is under eighteen years of age and who is unaccompanied by a parent, grandparent or guardian, or a certified hunter safety instructor or certified firearms safety instructor acting with the consent of the unemanci…
A.R.S. § 13-3112 Concealed weapons; qualification; application; permit to carry; civil penalty; report; applicability; annual report
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A. The department of public safety shall issue a permit to carry a concealed weapon to a person who is qualified under this section. The person shall carry the permit at all times when the person is in actual possession of the concealed weapon and is required by section 4-229 or …
A.R.S. § 13-3113 Adjudicated delinquents; firearm possession; classification
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A person who was previously adjudicated delinquent for an offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult and who possesses, uses or carries a firearm within ten years from the date of his adjudication or his release or escape from custody is guilty of a class 5 felony fo…
A.R.S. § 13-3114 Arizona manufactured firearms; regulation; definitions
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A. Beginning October 1, 2010, a personal firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition that is manufactured commercially or privately in this state and that remains within the borders of this state is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under th…
A.R.S. § 13-3115 Forensics firearms identification system
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The department of public safety is authorized to establish and maintain a forensics firearms identification system designed to provide investigative information on criminal street gangs and the unlawful use of firearms.
A.R.S. § 13-3116 Misconduct involving body armor; classification; definition
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A. A person commits misconduct involving body armor by knowingly wearing or otherwise using body armor during the commission of any felony offense. B. Misconduct involving body armor is a class 4 felony. C. For purposes of this section, "body armor" means any clothing or equipmen…
A.R.S. § 13-3117 Remote stun guns; sales records; use; classification; definitions
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A. It is unlawful for a person or entity to do any of the following: 1. Sell an authorized remote stun gun without keeping an accurate sales record as to the identity of the purchaser with the manufacturer of the authorized remote stun gun. The identification that is required by …
A.R.S. § 13-3118 Possession, transfer or storage of firearms; restrictions prohibited; exceptions
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A. Except for the legislature, this state and any agency or political subdivision of this state shall not enact or implement any law, rule or ordinance relating to the possession, transfer or storage of firearms other than as provided in statute. B. This section does not prohibit…
A.R.S. § 13-3119 Misconduct involving weapons in a secured area of an airport; classification; definitions
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A. A person commits misconduct involving weapons by intentionally carrying, possessing or exercising control over a deadly weapon in a secured area of an airport. B. This section does not apply to: 1. A peace officer or a federally sworn officer while in the actual performance of…
A.R.S. § 13-3120 Knives regulated by state; state preemption; definitions
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A. Except as provided in subsections C and D, a political subdivision of this state shall not enact any ordinance, rule or tax relating to the transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer, purchase, gift, devise, licensing, registration or use of a knife or knife making c…
A.R.S. § 13-3121 Firearm transfers; chief law enforcement officer certification; notification; definitions
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A. If a chief law enforcement officer's certification is required by federal law or regulation for the transfer of a firearm, the chief law enforcement officer, within sixty days after receipt of a request for certification by an applicant, shall provide the certification if the …
A.R.S. § 13-3122 Unlawful use of electronic firearm tracking technology; classification; definitions
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A. It is unlawful to require a person to use or be subject to electronic firearm tracking technology or to disclose any identifiable information about the person or the person's firearm for the purpose of using electronic firearm tracking technology. B. This section does not appl…