AZ SB1627

Creates a new crime of "unlawful securing of a firearm" making it a Class 6 felony when a person with criminal negligence fails to secure a firearm and a minor gains access to it.

Escalates the offense to a Class 4 felony if the minor discharges the firearm and causes death or serious physical injury to themselves or another person.

Provides affirmative defenses if the minor uses the firearm while supervised by an adult for hunting or lawful purposes, in self-defense, while engaged in agricultural work, or while engaged in activities listed in section 13-3111.

Grants a 7-day grace period before arrest if the offender is a family member of the minor and the minor's discharge of the firearm caused death or serious injury to the minor.

Defines "readily dischargeable firearm" as a loaded firearm whether or not a round is in the chamber, and "minor" as a person under 17 years of age.