Title
Consideration of Citizen Petition Related to Bump Fire Stocks
Description
This report provides the City Council with information in response to a citizen petition submitted by Rev. Jarrett Maupin at the Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 Formal City Council meeting regarding Bump Fire Stocks (Attachment A).
Report
Summary
The petitioner requests the City Council to consider and enact a resolution, ordinance or measure "that expeditiously outlaws the manufacturing, distribution, marketing, sale, possession, transportation, storage, trade or use of Bump Fire Stocks in the City of Phoenix."
Under Federal and State law, bump fire stocks are classified as firearm components. Firearm components are regulated by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Additionally, State law prohibits cities and towns from regulating firearm components. Federal and State law do not permit a City ordinance regulating firearms.
Options for Council Action
A. Accept the petition and pass an ordinance that limits or prohibits the sale of bump fire stocks in Phoenix. This option violates State law.
B. Deny the petition, but pass a resolution to encourage the Federal and State government to limit or prohibit the sale of bump fire stocks.
C. Deny the petition, consistent with State law.
D. Direct the matter to staff or a subcommittee for additional review and study.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Law Department.