Tribal Law
Native American reservations, which comprise over a quarter of the land area of the state,[11] may have gun laws identical to or more restrictive than state law.[12][13] Some tribal governments in Arizona may not recognize Arizona law on the concealed carrying of firearms without a permit while on tribal land.[13]
All Arizona tribes recognize federal law, including the "safe passage" provision of the federal Firearm Owners Protection Act Act (FOPA). FOPA provides that, notwithstanding any state, tribal, or local law, and while making a continuous journey, a person who is not a prohibited possessor is entitled to transport a firearm or ammunition for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm or ammunition if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, and neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment of such transporting vehicle.
[14] In vehicles without a trunk, the unloaded firearm or ammunition must be in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console.[14] Recent U.S. Court of Appellate rulings have confirmed that FOPA`s protections only apply to unloaded firearms not readily accessible to the traveler, and many tribal governments have strict laws with respect to firearms being carried or transported on tribal lands.[14][15][15][16] For example, in the event of a vehicle stop,
Navajo Nation police will seize any loaded firearm found to be accessible to the driver or passenger.[15][16][17] and confiscated firearms are not returnable unless the owner can establish proof of ownership of the firearm and ammunition by presenting a bill of sale or other evidence at the police station at a later date.
[17] National Geographic, Navajo Cops, Season 255, Episode 30, 11 May 2011
This is the way the law is written, one can second guess, check with other states, move words for one's own benefits, the bottom line is this is the law. I live in Arizona and I go by the law set up by Federal, State and Indian Reservation and Jail is not an option for me, especially Reservation Justice.
If you still have questions: Navajo Parks and Recreation Department
Window Rock Central Office
P.O. Box 2520
Window Rock, AZ 86515
tel: 928.871.6647
fax: 928.871.6637
Cameron Visitor Center
P.O. Box 459
Cameron, AZ 86020
tel : 928.679.2303
fax:928.679.2017
email:
[email protected]
Notes:
(11)See e.g. Navajo Nation, Navajo Nation Government, retrieved 31 October 2011
All about Arizona.
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(13) Tribal Laws and Concealed Carry, retrieved 31 October 2011: While tribal laws on criminal firearms violations apply only to tribal members who live on reservation lands, they are still used as a guide to enforcement by tribal police for non-tribal members. If you are visitor to a reservation and are carrying a firearm in a manner that would otherwise be legal under Arizona law, such legal possession may not be recognized by tribal law enforcement if it conflicts with tribal law. Instead of arrest, tribal law enforcement will most likely confiscate the firearm and require the owner to go to tribal court to get it back.
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http://www.nndfw.org/2011_12proclamation.pdf
(16) Firearm Owners Protection Act, retrieved 31 October 2011
Navajo Nation Hunting and Trapping Information: It is unlawful to possess a firearm with live ammunition in the firing chamber in or on any motor vehicle.."
Navajo Nation Criminal Code: Unlawful carrying of deadly weapon T.17 - Section 320(A): Offense. A person commits unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon if he or she carries a loaded firearm or any other type of deadly weapon; (B): Exceptions. Subsection (A) of this section shall not apply to any of the following: ...2. To persons in private motor vehicle or other means of conveyance, for lawful protection of the person's or another's person or property, while traveling and such weapon is located in a closed trunk, luggage, or glove compartment of a motor vehicle
(17) National Geographic, Navajo Cops, Season 255, Episode 30, 11 May 2011