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I'm NOT including the links to act because they go to my name, email address, and senator, but I think if you go to the AZCDL website and from there to the "action center" you can be directed to your state senator's email account.
House Bills Scheduled for Third Read in the Senate
Three bills that originated in the state House of Representatives are scheduled for their Third Read in the Senate on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. We have prepared e-mails for you that can be sent to your Senator urging them to support the bills when they come to the floor for a vote.
HB 2544 specifies that a personal firearm, accessory or ammunition that is "modified" in Arizona and that remains within the borders of Arizona is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, as it is not considered to have traveled in interstate commerce. HB 2544 protects the public's right to keep and bear arms by ensuring that the federal government cannot regulate firearms that are manufactured or modified in Arizona and remain within the state. Moreover, the bill encourages the growth of Arizona's manufacturing industry and supports small businesses by exempting locally manufactured or modified products from federal overreach.
Perhaps most importantly, by exempting locally modified firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition from federal regulation, HB2544 affirms the state's sovereignty within its borders. The federal government's authority to regulate interstate commerce does not extend to products that do not cross state borders.
HB 2617 states that a constable or deputy constable, while on or off duty, who is not suspended from duty or charged with a felony offense and who is either certified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST Board) or completes firearms training approved by the AZPOST Board, maintains annual firearms proficiency, undergoes a psychological examination, and possesses a valid concealed weapons permit cannot be prohibited from carrying a firearm except under a list of specified circumstances where all peace officers may be prohibited from carrying a firearm.
This bill protects the right of constables and deputy constables to keep and bear arms. It requires them to meet specific criteria to carry firearms, including certification by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST Board) or completion of approved firearms training, maintenance of annual firearms proficiency, and a psychological examination. This ensures that only qualified and trained officials carry firearms, which can help prevent accidents or misuse. Further, it aligns the rules for constables or deputy constables with those of other peace officers. This creates consistency and clarity in the law, which can help prevent confusion or misunderstandings.
Allowing constables or deputy constables to carry firearms when they are compelled to act as a peace officer empowers them to protect life or property. This helps ensure that these officials can take necessary action to protect the public and prevent harm.
HB 2667 is the so-called "Campus Carry" bill. It will prohibit the governing board of any university, college or community college from enacting or enforcing any policy or rule that prohibits the possession of a concealed weapon by a person who possesses a valid concealed weapons permit, or that prohibits the transportation or storage of a firearm.
This bill respects and upholds the individual's right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by both the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article 2, Section 26 of the Arizona Constitution. It allows students, faculty, and staff with valid concealed weapons permits to choose a concealed weapon for self-defense. The presence of concealed weapons on campus serves as a deterrent to potential criminals, thus making campuses safer.
It is not possible for universities, colleges, and community colleges to provide comprehensive security measures to ensure the safety of everyone on campus at all times, especially in the case of an active shooter situation. Allowing individuals to carry concealed weapons on campus provides an additional layer of security.
Allowing the concealed carry of weapons on campuses is not a new idea. HB2667 would align Arizona with other states that already allow concealed carry, such as Texas and Utah. The bill only allows individuals with valid concealed weapons permits to possess firearms on campus, meaning that they have gone through a thorough background check and have met all requirements necessary to carry a concealed weapon.
House Bills Scheduled for Third Read in the Senate
Three bills that originated in the state House of Representatives are scheduled for their Third Read in the Senate on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. We have prepared e-mails for you that can be sent to your Senator urging them to support the bills when they come to the floor for a vote.
HB 2544 specifies that a personal firearm, accessory or ammunition that is "modified" in Arizona and that remains within the borders of Arizona is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, as it is not considered to have traveled in interstate commerce. HB 2544 protects the public's right to keep and bear arms by ensuring that the federal government cannot regulate firearms that are manufactured or modified in Arizona and remain within the state. Moreover, the bill encourages the growth of Arizona's manufacturing industry and supports small businesses by exempting locally manufactured or modified products from federal overreach.
Perhaps most importantly, by exempting locally modified firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition from federal regulation, HB2544 affirms the state's sovereignty within its borders. The federal government's authority to regulate interstate commerce does not extend to products that do not cross state borders.
HB 2617 states that a constable or deputy constable, while on or off duty, who is not suspended from duty or charged with a felony offense and who is either certified by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST Board) or completes firearms training approved by the AZPOST Board, maintains annual firearms proficiency, undergoes a psychological examination, and possesses a valid concealed weapons permit cannot be prohibited from carrying a firearm except under a list of specified circumstances where all peace officers may be prohibited from carrying a firearm.
This bill protects the right of constables and deputy constables to keep and bear arms. It requires them to meet specific criteria to carry firearms, including certification by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST Board) or completion of approved firearms training, maintenance of annual firearms proficiency, and a psychological examination. This ensures that only qualified and trained officials carry firearms, which can help prevent accidents or misuse. Further, it aligns the rules for constables or deputy constables with those of other peace officers. This creates consistency and clarity in the law, which can help prevent confusion or misunderstandings.
Allowing constables or deputy constables to carry firearms when they are compelled to act as a peace officer empowers them to protect life or property. This helps ensure that these officials can take necessary action to protect the public and prevent harm.
HB 2667 is the so-called "Campus Carry" bill. It will prohibit the governing board of any university, college or community college from enacting or enforcing any policy or rule that prohibits the possession of a concealed weapon by a person who possesses a valid concealed weapons permit, or that prohibits the transportation or storage of a firearm.
This bill respects and upholds the individual's right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by both the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article 2, Section 26 of the Arizona Constitution. It allows students, faculty, and staff with valid concealed weapons permits to choose a concealed weapon for self-defense. The presence of concealed weapons on campus serves as a deterrent to potential criminals, thus making campuses safer.
It is not possible for universities, colleges, and community colleges to provide comprehensive security measures to ensure the safety of everyone on campus at all times, especially in the case of an active shooter situation. Allowing individuals to carry concealed weapons on campus provides an additional layer of security.
Allowing the concealed carry of weapons on campuses is not a new idea. HB2667 would align Arizona with other states that already allow concealed carry, such as Texas and Utah. The bill only allows individuals with valid concealed weapons permits to possess firearms on campus, meaning that they have gone through a thorough background check and have met all requirements necessary to carry a concealed weapon.
