AZ HB2483

Prohibits counties and cities from regulating the lawful discharge of firearms or archery equipment on private land not open to the public on a commercial or membership basis.

Creates a new civil cause of action (A.R.S. § 12-558) limiting injunctions against lawful firearm discharge to public nuisance actions by the attorney general or private nuisance/negligence actions by permanent residents within one-fourth mile of the discharge location.

Establishes clear and convincing evidence as the burden of proof for actions based on negligent discharge of firearms on private property and for claims of property value loss from such discharge.

Awards reasonable attorney fees and costs to prevailing parties in firearms discharge-related civil actions, except for state officers or entities.

Clarifies that outdoor shooting ranges do not include private shooting areas on non-commercial land and excludes archery and air gun ranges from the definition of outdoor shooting ranges.