Arizona 2026 Second Amendment Bills

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Arizona is one of the most gun-friendly states (constitutional carry since 2010, permitless open/concealed carry for 21+, strong preemption, no magazine limits or assault weapon bans), so activity includes both pro-gun expansions (e.g., repealing state-level suppressor prohibitions) and anti-gun proposals from Democrats (e.g., voluntary prohibited possessor lists, background check expansions, assault weapon restrictions), though the latter rarely advance under Republican leadership.

Key Bills

– SB 1069 (“Prohibited weapons; muffling device; repeal”): Removes suppressors (silencers/muffling devices) from Arizona’s list of prohibited weapons, aligning state law with federal NFA requirements (where suppressors are legal with a tax stamp/approval). This would enable lawful possession without state felony risk.  

– Advanced through Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee (January 2026) and Public Safety hearings; scheduled for further action (e.g., House Judiciary Committee hearing around March 10, 2026).  

– NRA-ILA strongly supports it for hearing protection in shooting/hunting and consistency with federal law; mirrors vetoed bills from prior sessions.

– SB 1068 (campus carry protections): Prohibits university/college boards from banning concealed carry by permit holders or lawful transport/storage of firearms in locked vehicles on campus.  

– Passed Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee (January 2026); similar to vetoed legislation from previous years (e.g., by Gov. Katie Hobbs).  

– Aims to protect lawful campus carry rights.

– SB 1058 (“Firearms transactions; merchant codes; prohibition”): Prohibits firearm-specific merchant category codes (MCCs) by payment processors to safeguard gun owner privacy and prevent financial discrimination against Second Amendment businesses/owners.  

– Heard in Senate Public Safety Committee (January 21, 2026); advanced and scheduled for House Rules Committee (March 9, 2026).  

– NRA-ILA priority for protecting against de facto registries/tracking.

– SB 1053 (concealed weapons permits; fees): Reduces or adjusts fees for in-state concealed carry permits (e.g., to 10% of non-resident rates) and related changes.  

– Advanced in committees; on track for House action.

– HB 2291 (voluntary prohibited possessor; definition): Democrat-sponsored; creates a voluntary “do-not-sell” list for individuals to temporarily restrict their own firearm purchases/possession (e.g., for mental health/suicide prevention), akin to a self-red flag mechanism.  

– Introduced early 2026; typical of recurring anti-gun proposals but unlikely to progress significantly.

Other Mentions

– Democrat-introduced bills (e.g., HB 2419/HB 2420/HB 2421/HB 2570) on permit validation websites, transfers/background checks, assault weapons/magazines prohibitions/registration, and sales regulation—filed but limited advancement expected.

– No major restrictive laws (e.g., red flag/ERPO, broad bans) have gained traction; pro-gun groups highlight successes in moving privacy/carry/suppressor bills forward.

– A proposed ballot measure to remove certain firearms (silencers, autos, SBRs/SBSs) from prohibited lists did not qualify for the November 2026 ballot.

The session is active (e.g., committee hearings in March 2026 on bills like SB 1069 and SB 1058), so statuses may change—outcomes pending floor votes, concurrence, or gubernatorial action (Gov. Hobbs has vetoed similar pro-gun bills in past sessions).