AZ SB1705

Expands state preemption of firearm regulations by prohibiting political subdivisions from enacting ordinances, rules, or taxes relating to transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer, purchase, acquisition, storage, licensing, registration, discharge, or use of firearms and ammunition.

Adds new civil penalty provisions allowing courts to assess up to $5,000 against elected or appointed local government officials or administrative agency heads found to have knowingly and willfully violated the state preemption law.

Prohibits political subdivisions from requiring or maintaining records of individuals who leave weapons in temporary storage at public establishments or events, except for temporary identification verification purposes.

Permits political subdivisions to limit firearm discharge in parks and preserves under specific circumstances including properly supervised ranges, approved hunting areas, nuisance wildlife control, and self-defense situations.

Establishes that ordinances violating state preemption are invalid and subject to permanent injunctions, and allows private citizens to sue for declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and actual damages up to $100,000 if they prevail.