On Wednesday, March 26, the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hear two pro-Second Amendment bills. These bills protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners in Arizona and prevent government overreach.
Please use the Request to Speak application (RTS) on the Arizona State Legislature website to ask the committee to SUPPORT Senate Bills 1143 and 1705.
The following bills are up for consideration:
Senate Bill 1143 aims to protect the privacy of firearm purchasers by prohibiting the use of specific merchant category codes (MCCs) that identify transactions at firearm retailers. The bill defines key terms, including "firearm retailer," "merchant category code," and "payment card," to establish clear guidelines. If passed, HB 1143 will prevent payment card networks and related entities from assigning or requiring MCCs that distinguish firearm retailers from other merchants. Violations can result in civil penalties and injunctions, enforceable by the Attorney General or county attorneys.
Senate Bill 1705 strengthens Arizona’s firearm preemption laws by allowing a court to impose a $5,000 civil penalty on government officials who knowingly violate state firearm regulations. Additionally, it prohibits use of public funding to defend or reimburse those who breach this law. Arizona’s firearm preemption laws ensure uniformity across the state, eliminating the risk of conflicting local ordinances that could undermine Second Amendment rights.
Take Action Now! Make your voice heard by registering your support for SB 1143 and SB 1705 through the Request to Speak (RTS) system before Wednesday’s hearing.
Please stay tuned to www.nraila.org and your email inbox for further updates.
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