Chapter 9.82
WEAPONS

Sections:

9.82.010    Definitions generally.

9.82.020    Dangerous weapon.

9.82.030    Firearms.

9.82.040    Sawed-off shotgun.

9.82.050    Discharge of firearm from vehicle or near highway.

9.82.060    Discharging firearm unlawful—Exceptions.

9.82.010 Definitions generally.

For the purposes of this chapter, the definitions in the following sections shall be applicable. (Prior code § 13-1050-1 (part))

9.82.020 Dangerous weapon.

“Dangerous weapon” means any item that in the manner of its use or intended use is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury. In construing whether an item, subject, or thing not commonly known as a dangerous weapon is a dangerous weapon, the character of the instrument, object, or thing; the character of the wound produced, if any; and the manner in which the instrument, object, or thing was used shall be determinative. (Ord. 8/25/2009O-14 § 2 (part): prior code § 13-1050-1(A). Formerly 9.82.040.)

9.82.030 Firearms.

“Firearms” means pistols, revolvers, sawed-off shotguns, or sawed-off rifles, and/or any device which could be used as a weapon from which is expelled a projectile by any force. (Ord. 8/25/2009O-14 § 2 (part): prior code § 13-1050-1(B). Formerly 9.82.050.)

9.82.040 Sawed-off shotgun.

“Sawed-off shotgun” means a shotgun having a barrel or barrels of less than eighteen inches in length, or in the case of a rifle, having a barrel or barrels of less than sixteen inches in length, or any weapon made from a rifle or shotgun (whether by alteration, modification or otherwise) if the weapon as modified has an overall length of less than twenty-six inches. (Ord. 8/25/2009O-14 § 2 (part): prior code § 13-1050-1(C). Formerly 9.82.070.)

9.82.050 Discharge of firearm from vehicle or near highway.

It is a class B misdemeanor for any person to discharge any kind of firearm from an automobile or other vehicle or to discharge a firearm from, upon, or across any highway. (Ord. 8/25/2009O-14 § 2 (part): prior code § 13-1050-8. Formerly 9.82.150.)

9.82.060 Discharging firearm unlawful—Exceptions.

It is unlawful for any person to discharge or shoot any gun, pistol or pellet gun within the limits of the city, except in self-defense, or in the case of any peace officer in the discharge of his duty, or under specified conditions at an approved archery or gun range. The ordinance codified in this section shall not apply to BB guns and bows and arrows, as long as they are discharged in a safe and reasonable manner. (Ord. 8/25/2009O-14 § 2 (part): Ord. 10-1-85A § 2, 1985; Ord. 10-16-84B § 1, 1984: prior code § 13-1050-13.1. Formerly 9.82.160.)