Pima County Gun Regulation Struck Down by Court
Pima County, Arizona, has faced a setback in its attempt to enforce a strict regulation on gun owners. A state court judge has struck down an ordinance that fined residents $1,000 for failing to report lost or stolen firearms within two days. This ruling is a victory for Arizona firearm owners and the state's ability to prevent local firearm restrictions.
The ordinance, passed by Pima County officials despite knowing its legal deficiencies, was challenged by U.S. Air Force veteran Chris King. King's firearm was stolen while he was out of the USA, and he was one of the plaintiffs in the case. The Goldwater Institute, along with the Arizona Citizens Defense League, filed a lawsuit against the county to halt the enforcement of the fine.
The judge's decision aligns with Arizona's firearms preemption law, which prevents local governments from imposing stricter regulations than those at the state level. The ordinance would have punished law-abiding gun owners who experienced firearm loss or theft, potentially without their knowledge. In 2013, a similar ordinance in Tucson was also declared unlawful by the Arizona attorney general.
The repeal of this ordinance ensures that Arizona's firearms preemption law is upheld, protecting gun owners from undue burdens. The Goldwater Institute's successful challenge sends a clear message to local governments that such ordinances will not be tolerated.
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