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HB 2763

shooting range; closure; conditions

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Gail Griffin and 1 co-sponsor

HB 2763 establishes legal conditions for Arizona municipalities to regulate or close shooting ranges while defining operational standards and local authority parameters.

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Bill Summary · HB 2763

Legislative bill overview

HB 2763 establishes conditions under which shooting ranges in Arizona can be closed or restricted by local authorities. The bill defines operational standards and outlines the process by which municipalities or counties may impose limitations on shooting range activities, including noise, hours of operation, and safety requirements.

Why is this important

Shooting ranges operate in both urban and rural areas, creating ongoing tensions between gun owners' rights to practice shooting and neighbors' concerns about noise, safety, and property values. This bill attempts to clarify the legal framework for local governments to regulate these facilities while presumably protecting established ranges from arbitrary closure, affecting thousands of Arizona residents near such facilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. property rights: Ambiguity over how much authority municipalities have to restrict or close ranges versus the rights of range owners and Second Amendment advocates
  • Existing range protections: Whether the bill grandfathers in already-operating ranges or allows retroactive closure of long-established facilities under new standards
  • Vagueness of closure conditions: The specific triggers for closure (noise levels, safety incidents, distance requirements) may be undefined, creating enforcement disputes and litigation risk

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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