Chapter 13.16
PUBLIC FIREARMS RANGE
Sections:
13.16.030 Obedience to rangemasters.
13.16.050 Application for exclusive use.
13.16.070 Posting regulations.
13.16.010 Generally.
The provisions set forth in this chapter shall be the sole regulations for the Wrangell public firearms range to the exclusion of other regulations. [Ord. 567 § 4, 1990; Ord. 395 § 1, 1980.]
13.16.020 Prohibited acts.
A. No person under the age of 16 years shall discharge or have in his possession any firearm unless he is accompanied and actually supervised by an adult.
B. No person shall consume any alcoholic beverage while on the firearms range grounds, and no person who has consumed any alcoholic beverage or is under the influence of drugs shall discharge or have in his possession any firearm.
C. No person shall have in his possession a loaded firearm at any location except the firing line. All firing shall be done from specified firing lines or stations. This section shall not apply to official activities of the Wrangell police department, National Guard, or U.S. government military activities.
D. No person shall discharge any firearm at any target other than paper targets for which the range is designed. All such targets must be located downrange at the target area and hung only in the frames provided. Approved metallic targets may be used for competitive events approved by the director of parks and recreation. This section shall not apply to official activities of the Wrangell police department, National Guard, or U.S. government military activities.
E. No person shall discharge any firearm when another person is in the target area.
F. No person shall discharge any firearm except during the hours of daylight. This section shall not apply to official activities of the Wrangell police department, National Guard, U.S. government military activities or individuals or organizations who have received prior permission issued by the director of parks and recreation. [Ord. 567 §§ 5, 6, 7, 1990; Ord. 421 § 4, 1981; Ord. 395 § 1(1 – 5, 8), 1980.]
13.16.030 Obedience to rangemasters.
When a rangemaster is present all persons shall adhere to his authority when using the range. A rangemaster shall be any person who has been certified by the National Rifle Association as a firearms instructor. [Ord. 395 § 1(6), 1980.]
13.16.040 Winter closing.
The firearms range shall be closed for public use for the discharging of firearms during the winter months by the director of parks and recreation, with appropriate posted notice at the entrance of the premises. [Ord. 567 § 8, 1990; Ord. 395 § 1(7), 1980.]
13.16.050 Application for exclusive use.
Any organization, group or team desiring to use the firearms facility for the purpose of training and/or group participation shall submit a reservation form to the director of parks and recreation for his approval, which form shall contain the following information and shall be submitted no less than five days in advance of the intended use:
A. Name of organization;
B. Name of person in charge;
C. Names of participants;
D. Type of firearms to be used;
E. Date and times desired; and
F. Name of designated rangemaster. [Ord. 567 § 9, 1990; Ord. 395 § 1(9), 1980.]
13.16.060 Littering.
No cans, paper, shell cases, refuse, garbage or other litter shall be left or deposited on or in the firearms range. All persons shall be responsible for any or all litter or garbage from the range. [Ord. 395 § 1(10), 1980.]
13.16.070 Posting regulations.
Regulations must be posted at the entrance to the range on a sign no smaller than four feet by five feet, or in such greater size as shall clearly be readable to any potential user of the firearms range. The sign shall additionally generally state that the firearms range is unsupervised and that the range is to be used at the individual’s own risk. Any violations shall be reported to the police department. [Ord. 395 § 1(11), 1980.]
13.16.080 Violations.
A. Any violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated thereunder shall result in immediate removal of the offender from the premises. The rangemaster, if present, may enforce this section. If no rangemaster is present, any officer of the police department may enforce this section.
B. Violation of these regulations, whether or not any injury actually occurs, shall be a misdemeanor. [Ord. 567 § 10, 1990; Ord. 395 § 1(12, 13), 1980.]