Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm

Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm

Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm (13-3107) is a criminal offense in Arizona that involves the reckless or intentional firing of a gun in a manner that could endanger other people or property. It is a serious offense that carries potentially severe consequences.

Under Arizona law, it is illegal to discharge a firearm in the following circumstances:

Within the limits of any municipality
At any object or animal with the intent to injure or destroy
At any person, except in self-defense or defense of others
Within one mile of any occupied structure, without the permission of the owner or resident
In any manner that recklessly endangers the safety of another person or property
If someone violates this law, they may be charged with a Class 6 felony, which carries a potential sentence of up to 2 years in prison and a fine of up to $150,000. Additionally, if someone is injured or killed as a result of the unlawful discharge of a firearm, the offender may face more severe charges and penalties.

It’s important to note that there are certain circumstances under which the unlawful discharge of a firearm is not a crime, such as when it is done by a law enforcement officer in the course of their duties, or by a person who reasonably believes that they or others are in immediate danger of physical harm.

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