Change in AZ Law Affects How Gun Owners Display Weapons - Reveal Firearm Upon Perceived Threat

http://www.azleg.state.az.us/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/ars/13/00421.htm&T...

Arizona law currently states that the only time you can display a weapon to someone is if that person threatens your life.

Showing that you're armed based on anything less than a deadly threat is illegal.

"A display of deadly force could be construed as aggravated assault of a threatening/intimidating charge," said Phoenix Police Sgt. Trent Crump.

That is, until Wednesday.

On September 30, Crump says the way to protect yourself changes.

The new law says if someone merely threatens to hurt you physically, such as a bruise or a scrape, you can display a weapon.

"You can now tell people you have a firearm with the insinuation that I have it for self-protection and that has a justification afforded to it," said Crump.

In other words, if you find yourself in an altercation that may turn physical, not necessarily deadly, state law will now allow you to touch, grab or hold a gun with the intention of letting the other person know you have it.

"You are also allowed to reach into things now, be it a backpack, compartment or other place, with the insinuation I will use it if need be," said Crump.

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[gregoryjamesaustin]

Don't threaten others and you won't find yourself facing an armed opponant. Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Guns are not the problem. Bad behavior on the part of individuals is the problem. I support an individuals right to defend themselves.

[libertyphoenix777]

@christoph2005 I was born in California, and I AGREE!!!

[RottenRichieSD]

Damn Arizona should be it's own country, it's free! BTW RON PAUL 2012!

[AntiChristClub]

I'm actually moving to Arizona because of how laxed the gun laws are. It's not fair that I a law abiding citizen cannot legally purchase a handgun without jumping through hoops and giving a arm and a leg to protect myself, because criminals do not care and they will pull out there gun on me.

[Holyspiritrecieved]

Damn right

Love this law, i wanna move to Arizona

[libertyphoenix777]

@7davesanchez OK

[libertyphoenix777]

@Mellow6ties Amen!

[libertyphoenix777]

@IMPERIALCARCREW I AGREE!

[Bocomarine]

@TheCashistrash Only thing I would limit people on is Owning Military Vehicles like tanks and armored vehicles.. at least the State of the art one.. obsolete should not be a problem since modern one replaced it lol... Warships is out of the question other than that we should be able to own Rocket Launchers, Machine Guns, Assualt Rifles, Miniguns, Etc. .... just have to register the weapon and pass psyc test to make sure your not incompetent to own a firearm.

[Bocomarine]

@TheCashistrash wait.. TEXAS doesn't have open carry? you think Texas would have that since ... IDK they have that imagine of owning guns and being proud of it... what world do we live in were Law abiding citizens can't protect themselves ...... government is shameful states and Fed both should READ THE CONSTITUTION the right to bear arms means you can have it on your person. The sky won't fall if people have guns we have had weapons for as long we have been a nation. Sky hasn't fallen yet