Chapter 10.36
DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS1

Sections:

10.36.010    Prohibited within certain areas.

10.36.020    Exceptions.

10.36.010 Prohibited within certain areas.

It is unlawful for any person excepting a peace officer on duty to discharge any bows, crossbows, longbows, carriage bows or similar devices, pistol, gun, rifle or any other type of firearm:

A. In the service area described in WMC 1.06.040, within one-half mile of any paved public street, road or highway up to and including Mile 7 on Zimovia Highway; or

B. In the service area described in WMC 1.06.040 within one-quarter mile of any paved public street, road or highway beyond Mile 7 on Zimovia Highway; or

C. In the service area described in WMC 1.06.040 within one-half mile along the Airport Loop Road, Evergreen Avenue, and Ishyama Drive; or

D. In the borough in violation of state law or in a manner so as to create a hazard or danger to any person, property or livestock.

E. A violation of this section shall be fined as provided in WMC 1.20.050. [Ord. 893 § 5, 2015; Ord. 833 § 31, 2009; Ord. 548 § 6, 1989; Ord. 329 § 5, 1975; prior code § 30.20.060(a).]

10.36.020 Exceptions.

A. It is not unlawful to discharge a firearm at a rifle range, target-shooting range, trap-shooting range or other area which is posted for such purpose during daylight hours; providing, that the chief of police shall have approved the area as being safe for such purpose. Any minor under the age of 18 shall be supervised by an adult who is 18 or older.

B. It is not unlawful to discharge a bow, crossbow, longbow, carriage bow or other similar device on private property; provided, that the discharge is solely for target practice or enjoyment or improving skills; and provided, that the area is safe for such purpose and safely conducted. [Ord. 893 § 5, 2015; Ord. 548 § 7, 1989; Ord. 329 § 5, 1975; prior code § 30.20.060(b).]


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For statutory provisions on misconduct involving weapons, see AS 11.61.19011.61.220.