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Council authorizes ordinances to align firearms rules with state law

Town of Huachuca City Town Council · January 8, 2026
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Summary

The council authorized the town attorney to draft ordinances amending code sections (including 18.100.210(D)(1), Section 9.20 and Section 2.55.070) so local law conforms with state firearms preemption; the motion passed unanimously.

Town Attorney Thomas Benavidez asked the council for authorization to draft ordinances to amend several sections of the Town Code so they conform with changes in state law regarding firearms preemption. Benavidez identified code sections to be updated, including 18.100.210(D)(1) (Weapons Merchant Prohibited Home‑Based Business Use), Section 9.20 (Minors Prohibited From Carrying Firearms) and Section 2.55.070 (Fees Chargeable By Police Before Firearms Transfer).

Councilmember Johann Wallace moved to authorize preparation of the ordinances; Cynthia Butterworth seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The vote authorized staff to prepare drafts for future consideration; no ordinance text or effective dates were provided in the minutes.

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