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AZ SB1174
Bill
Status
1/19/2012
Primary Sponsor
Steve Gallardo
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AI Summary
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Requires firearm show operators to post conspicuous signage at all entrances, ticket sales locations, and at least four additional locations within the show grounds stating that a national instant criminal background check must be completed before all firearm sales or transfers.
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Mandates firearm show operators to notify all firearm exhibitors in writing that background checks are required and provide access to a federally licensed firearm dealer authorized to conduct national instant criminal background checks if the seller is not authorized to do so.
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Prohibits firearm sales or transfers at shows unless the buyer has undergone a national instant criminal background check and complies with federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(t)), and bars off-site completion of sales to avoid compliance.
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation of operational requirements, enforceable by the Attorney General, and classifies knowing violations of sale restrictions as Class 1 misdemeanors.
Legislative Description
Firearms; background checks; gun shows
Last Action
Referred to Senate JUD Committee
1/23/2012