Red Flag Law and Weapon Limits in Arizona
Whether Arizona has a red flag (extreme risk) law and any limits on assault weapons or magazine capacity.
Short answer: Arizona has no state law that provides for extreme risk protection orders (red flag orders). In a domestic-violence order of protection, if the court finds the defendant is a credible threat to the physical safety of the plaintiff, it may prohibit the defendant from possessing or… A.R.S. Title 13, ch. 31 (reviewed); A.R.S. Title 13, ch. 36 (reviewed); A.R.S. § 13-3602(G)(4), (N)
| Red flag law | Arizona has no state law that provides for extreme risk protection orders (red flag orders). In a domestic-violence order of protection, if the court finds the defendant is a credible threat to the physical safety of the plaintiff, it may prohibit the defendant from possessing or purchasing a firearm for the duration of the order and must order the defendant to transfer any firearm to law enforcement (within 24 hours after service if not done immediately); an order expires two years after service. Reviewed A.R.S. Title 13, chapter 31 (§§ 13-3101 to 13-3122) and the order-of-protection sections of chapter 36 (§§ 13-3602, 13-3624) on 2026-10-27; no extreme risk protection order provision found. |
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| Assault weapons and magazine limits | Arizona has no state law that bans assault weapons or limits magazine capacity. Automatic firearms, short-barreled rifles and shotguns and firearm silencers are 'prohibited weapons' unless possessed, made or transferred in compliance with federal law. Only the Legislature may regulate the possession, transfer or storage of firearms; local rules are preempted. Reviewed A.R.S. Title 13, chapter 31 (Weapons and Explosives, §§ 13-3101 to 13-3122) on 2026-10-27; no provision found. |
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FAQ
Does Arizona have a red flag law?
Arizona has no state law that provides for extreme risk protection orders (red flag orders). In a domestic-violence order of protection, if the court finds the defendant is a credible threat to the physical safety of the plaintiff, it may prohibit the defendant from possessing or purchasing a firearm for the duration of the order and must order the defendant to transfer any firearm to law enforcement (within 24 hours after service if not done immediately); an order expires two years after service.
Does Arizona ban assault weapons or high-capacity magazines?
Arizona has no state law that bans assault weapons or limits magazine capacity. Automatic firearms, short-barreled rifles and shotguns and firearm silencers are 'prohibited weapons' unless possessed, made or transferred in compliance with federal law. Only the Legislature may regulate the possession, transfer or storage of firearms; local rules are preempted.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.