Chapter 9.35
FIREARMS
Sections:
9.35.010 Discharging prohibited.
9.35.020 Possession by minors prohibited.
9.35.030 Exceptions.
9.35.010 Discharging prohibited.
No person may fire or discharge a firearm, gun, rifle, spring gun, air gun, air rifle, BB gun, pellet gun, sling shot, or other gun or device which throws or projects bullets or missiles of any kind by means of elastic force, air, or any explosive substance. (Amended during 2005 recodification; 1991 code § 5-8.1)
9.35.020 Possession by minors prohibited.
No person under 18 years may have in his or her possession or control a firearm, gun, rifle, spring gun, air gun, air rifle, BB gun, pellet gun, sling shot, or other gun or device which throws or projects a dangerous missile, cartridge, shell, ammunition, or device containing an explosive substance. (1991 code § 5-8.2)
9.35.030 Exceptions.
PHMC § 9.35.010 and § 9.35.020 do not apply to:
A. Police, peace officers or person in the military service in the discharge of his or her duty using reasonable care;
B. A person using firearms in necessary self-defense of his or her person or property as provided by law;
C. The possession, discharge, or firing of a firearm at a shooting gallery. (Amended during 2005 recodification; 1991 code § 5-8.3)