Arizona § 13-1211 - Discharging a firearm at a structure; classification; definitions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1211 — Discharging a firearm at a structure; classification; definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-1211. Discharging a firearm at a structure; classification; definitions
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.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-1211
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1211 cover?
Section 13-1211 ("Discharging a firearm at a structure; classification; definitions") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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