Supplemental Information

January 10, 2016

A loaded firearm is defined in the below statute:

8-3302. (2)(e) “Loaded” means: (i) For a firearm capable of using fixed ammunition, that live ammunition is present in: 1. The chamber or chambers of the firearm; 2. Any internal magazine of the firearm; or 3. A detachable magazine inserted in the firearm; (ii) For a firearm that is not capable of using fixed ammunition, that the firearm contains: 1. A propellant charge; and 2. A priming cap or primer cap.

State Emergency Powers are defined below:

46-1008. The Governor and Disaster Emergencies.

(1) Under this act, the governor may issue executive orders, proclamations and amend or rescind them. Executive orders and proclamations have the force and effect of law. (7) During the continuance of any state of disaster emergency, neither the governor nor any agency of any governmental entity or political subdivision of the state shall impose restrictions on the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transport, storage, display or use of firearms or ammunition.

Different laws exist for states receiving federal funds so it is important to see if those requirements apply.