Arizona Moves Forward With K-12 Firearm Safety Education Bill

Summary

Arizona Senate Bill 1424, requiring K-12 age-appropriate firearm safety awareness training focused on accident prevention and safe storage, has passed the Arizona Senate and two House committees. The bill specifies what can and cannot be taught, excluding live firearms, ammunition, and inquiries about home firearm ownership. It faces potential veto from Governor Katie Hobbs (D) despite narrow Republican control of the legislature.