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Arizona

In 2010, Arizona became one of the first states to repeal its concealed weapons permitting requirement, kick-starting a dangerous national trend—and meaning that people can carry hidden, loaded guns in public without a background check or training. In recent years, state legislators have continued to introduce dangerous pieces of legislation.

1,383 In an average year, 1,383 people die by guns in Arizona. More at EveryStat.
#41 in the country in Everytown's Gun Law Rankings. (Up from #42 last year). See why.

If Arizona had the gun death rate of our National Leaders—the 10 states with the strongest gun safety laws—we could save 9,557 lives in the next decade.1Everytown Research analysis of CDC WONDER state gun death rates and Everytown Gun Law Rankings 2026. Based on projected gun deaths, 2026–2035.

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THREE STRIKES AND THEY’RE OUT: For Third-Consecutive Year, Governor Katie Hobbs Vetoes Legislation to Protect the Gun Industry by Extending Arizona’s Preemption Law 

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