firearm destruction

HB 2861 requires the destruction of firearms involved in specific violent offenses, such as those violating Arizona’s Chapter 11 crimes (e.g., assault with a deadly weapon) or causing serious physical injury. It directly affects courts, law enforcement, and individuals convicted of such offenses, as courts must order destruction instead of sale for these firearms. The bill amends statutes to mandate destruction when firearms are used in violent crimes or serious injury cases, overriding standard procedures for unclaimed property or forfeited weapons. This applies only to firearms tied to these specific offenses, not all unclaimed or forfeited firearms.