State trust land question

[Edge]

A.R.S. 13-3107- C,3. Municipalities can place restrictions on the discharge of firearms within 1/4 mile of an occupied building or structure. .

 

Peoria city council is constantly changing these restrictions. First it was shotguns only. Then in 2011 it was 1/2 mile from occupied buildings. Most recently the city council came up with a 1 mile restriction where posted and 2 miles where not posted..

All the roads off Dove Valley, Peoria were clearly posted with the 1 mile restriction signage..

 

Once again, AZLance proves he don't know squat diddly-do LOL

[520HUNT]

I believe AZLance is right on this issue. My brother works for Peoria PD and said there is no "1 mile rule". He said the law states 2640' (which is a 1/2 mile) from a residence in the City of Peoria limits. But he also said that most of the tickets they have written in the past have been thrown out, because State law says, and Game and Fish regulations say you only have to be 1/4 mile away from a occupied structure.

 

Here is the City of Peoria web page with the city codes and laws. It clearly states it is 1/2 mile not a mile.

 

http://www.peoriaaz.gov/uploadedFiles/Peoriaaz/Departments/City_Attorney/City_Code/Ch13/sec13-41.pdf

[AZLance]

A.R.S. 13-3107- C,3. Municipalities can place restrictions on the discharge of firearms within 1/4 mile of an occupied building or structure. .

 

Peoria city council is constantly changing these restrictions. First it was shotguns only. Then in 2011 it was 1/2 mile from occupied buildings. Most recently the city council came up with a 1 mile restriction where posted and 2 miles where not posted..

All the roads off Dove Valley, Peoria were clearly posted with the 1 mile restriction signage..

 

Once again, AZLance proves he don't know squat diddly-do LOL

My bad Edge, I swore the topic of this thread that you started was "State Land Trust Question". State Land rules says you must only be 1/4 mile away from a residence. Sorry to ruffle your feathers.

[Edge]

Wish I had a photo of the signs that were up from the City of Peoria, they clearly stated 1 mile and gave the city statute . Doesn't matter now, the land is now State Trust and no more target shooting.

 

I think Peoria was trying to draw a line between target shooting and hunting and maybe even throwing a noise ordinance into the loop. Yes, state law is 1/4 mile but that same law gives Cities the right by that statute to tweak the law so long as hunting is not concerned.

 

I forgive you, AZLance.

[JLW]

13-3107. Unlawful discharge of firearms; exceptions; classification; definitions

A. A person who with criminal negligence discharges a firearm within or into the limits of any municipality is guilty of a class 6 felony.

B. Notwithstanding the fact that the offense involves the discharge of a deadly weapon, unless a dangerous offense is alleged and proven pursuant to section 13-704, subsection L, section 13-604 applies to this offense.

C. This section does not apply if the firearm is discharged:

1. As allowed pursuant to chapter 4 of this title.

2. On a properly supervised range.

3. To lawfully take wildlife during an open season established by the Arizona game and fish commission and subject to the limitations prescribed by title 17 and Arizona game and fish commission rules and orders. This paragraph does not prevent a city, town or county from adopting an ordinance or rule restricting the discharge of a firearm within one-fourth mile of an occupied structure. For purposes of this paragraph, "take" has the same meaning prescribed in section 17-101.

4. For the control of nuisance wildlife by permit from the Arizona game and fish department or the United States fish and wildlife service.

5. By special permit of the chief of police of the municipality.

6. As required by an animal control officer in the performance of duties as specified in section 9-499.04.

7. Using blanks.

8. More than one mile from any occupied structure as defined in section 13-3101.

9. In self-defense or defense of another person against an animal attack if a reasonable person would believe that deadly physical force against the animal is immediately necessary and reasonable under the circumstances to protect oneself or the other person.

D. For the purposes of this section:

1. "Municipality" means any city or town and includes any property that is fully enclosed within the city or town.

2. "Properly supervised range" means a range that is any of the following:

(a) Operated by a club affiliated with the national rifle association of America, the amateur trapshooting association, the national skeet association or any other nationally recognized shooting organization, or by any public or private school.

( Approved by any agency of the federal government, this state or a county or city within which the range is located.

© Operated with adult supervision for shooting air or carbon dioxide gas operated guns, or for shooting in underground ranges on private or public property.

paragraph 3 says 1/4 mile....... is that just for hunting?

8 says 1 mile???????

James

[wizdomagic]

We live in Surprise, my dad and I went shooting out there in Peoria several times over the years. Signs clearly stated 'No Target Shooting Within a Mile of Residential Areas.'

[Couzer]

We live in Surprise, my dad and I went shooting out there in Peoria several times over the years. Signs clearly stated 'No Target Shooting Within a Mile of Residential Areas.'

Maybe? Seems contradicting

Target shooting = 1 mile

Hunting = 1/4 mile

[520HUNT]

13-3107. Unlawful discharge of firearms; exceptions; classification; definitions

A. A person who with criminal negligence discharges a firearm within or into the limits of any municipality is guilty of a class 6 felony.

B. Notwithstanding the fact that the offense involves the discharge of a deadly weapon, unless a dangerous offense is alleged and proven pursuant to section 13-704, subsection L, section 13-604 applies to this offense.

C. This section does not apply if the firearm is discharged:

1. As allowed pursuant to chapter 4 of this title.

2. On a properly supervised range.

3. To lawfully take wildlife during an open season established by the Arizona game and fish commission and subject to the limitations prescribed by title 17 and Arizona game and fish commission rules and orders. This paragraph does not prevent a city, town or county from adopting an ordinance or rule restricting the discharge of a firearm within one-fourth mile of an occupied structure. For purposes of this paragraph, "take" has the same meaning prescribed in section 17-101.

4. For the control of nuisance wildlife by permit from the Arizona game and fish department or the United States fish and wildlife service.

5. By special permit of the chief of police of the municipality.

6. As required by an animal control officer in the performance of duties as specified in section 9-499.04.

7. Using blanks.

8. More than one mile from any occupied structure as defined in section 13-3101.

9. In self-defense or defense of another person against an animal attack if a reasonable person would believe that deadly physical force against the animal is immediately necessary and reasonable under the circumstances to protect oneself or the other person.

D. For the purposes of this section:

1. "Municipality" means any city or town and includes any property that is fully enclosed within the city or town.

2. "Properly supervised range" means a range that is any of the following:

(a) Operated by a club affiliated with the national rifle association of America, the amateur trapshooting association, the national skeet association or any other nationally recognized shooting organization, or by any public or private school.

( Approved by any agency of the federal government, this state or a county or city within which the range is located.

© Operated with adult supervision for shooting air or carbon dioxide gas operated guns, or for shooting in underground ranges on private or public property.

 

 

paragraph 3 says 1/4 mile....... is that just for hunting?

8 says 1 mile???????

 

James

 

This doesn't say you can't shoot within a mile of a house. It says that you won't be charged with negligent discharge of a firearm if it is more than a mile away.

[wizdomagic]

Looks to me like when hunting, 1/4 mile limit and 1 mile when not, that's why they reference the AZGF title 17.

 

If you can't be charged with the crime of negligence when shooting out beyond a mile from occupied structures, logically then if shooting while not legally in pursuit of game within a mile of homes/businesses, you CAN be charged.

 

Other AZ cities and counties have placed restrictions on types of weapons used and distances within their parks and boundaries.

 

If you're going out target shooting, best to know before you go.