NEW : Gov . Jan Brewer signed the bill this morning . Westboro Baptist Church says the shootings are God 's punishment for disobedience . Legislation allows shooting within 300 feet of services . The action is in direct response to the Westboro Baptist Church 's announcement that it will picket the funeral of Christina Green , the 9-year-old who was among six people killed during Saturday 's attempted assassination of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords , D-Arizona . They plan to also shield services from potential picketers .
NEW : Gov . Jan Brewer signed the bill this morning . Westboro Baptist Church says the shootings are God 's punishment for disobedience . Legislation allows shooting within 300 feet of services . They plan to also shield services from potential picketers .