New law allows Arizonans to store firearms in locked vehicles at work

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In another major victory for Arizona gun owners and Arizona Concealed Weapons permit holders, Governor Brewer signed into law the so called "Parking Lot Law". The new law, which takes effect today, permits gun owners to keep a firearm locked inside their vehicle even if the vehicle is parked on private property owned by a business that prohibits weapons on their premises.

Prior to the passage of this law, businesses could prohibit employees or visitor from bringing a firearm on to their private property. This effectively kept gun owners from exercising their Second Amendment right to carry a firearm for personal defense.



Parking Lot Law takes effect today allowing Arizonans to store guns in their cars while at work

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The new Arizona "Parking Lot Law" does not apply if:

• Applicable State or Federal laws prohibit firearm possession.
• A vehicle is owned or leased by a public or private employer and used by an employee.
• A property owner provides a parking lot or garage that is secured by a fence or other physical barrier, has limited access using a security guard or other security measure and provides secure temporary storage for firearms that is readily accessible on entry and exit from the premises.
• Exceptional circumstances exist such as the need for the business to comply with State or Federal law prohibiting firearms on the premises.
• If the business is located on the premises of a military installation or a nuclear power plant.
• If the business provides an alternative parking area near the primary parking area for those wishing to transport a firearm in their vehicles.