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A.R.S. § 13-1211 — Discharging a firearm at a structure; classification; definitions

Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 12: Assault and Related Offenses, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-1211

Statutory text current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text published by the Arizona Legislature (Arizona Legislative Council compilation, azleg.gov); it is not the official statutes of the State of Arizona.

A.R.S. § 13-1211Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person who knowingly discharges a firearm at a residential structure is guilty of a class 2 felony. B. A person who knowingly discharges a firearm at a nonresidential structure is guilty of a class 3 felony. C. For the purposes of this section: 1. "Nonresidential structure" means a structure other than a residential structure. 2. "Residential structure" means a movable or immovable or permanent or temporary structure that is adapted for both human residence or lodging. 3. "Structure" means any building, vehicle, railroad car or place with sides and a floor that is separately securable from any other structure attached to it and that is being used for lodging, business or transportation.

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Is discharging a firearm at a structure a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: discharging a firearm at a structure ranges from a Class 3 Felony to a Class 2 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1211.

Discharging a firearm at a residential structure: Class 2 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1211A) · Discharging a firearm at a nonresidential structure: Class 3 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1211B)

Which Arizona statute covers discharging a firearm at a structure?

Discharging a firearm at a structure is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1211 (Discharging a firearm at a structure; classification; definitions).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.