Chapter 9.25
FIREARMS

Sections:

9.25.010    Discharging firearms.

9.25.020    Weapons in Granby Town Hall.

9.25.010 Discharging firearms.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any rifle, shotgun, pistol, revolver or other firearm within the limits of the town of Granby.

(b) Any person who shall fire or discharge any rifle, shotgun, pistol, revolver or other firearm within the limits of said town shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined a sum not exceeding $2,650, or imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or both so fined and imprisoned. [Ord. 808 § 1, 2014. Code 1999 § 11-5-2].

9.25.020 Weapons in Granby Town Hall.

(a) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:

“Concealed carry” means carrying a weapon in such a manner so as to be completely concealed from the view of another, so as to not be visible in whole or in part.

“Granby Town Hall” means any portion of the entry way into or interior structure of the building known and commonly referred to as the Granby Town Hall, located at Zero Jasper Avenue, Granby, Colorado.

“Open carry” means carrying a weapon in such a manner so as not to be completely concealed from the view of another, or as to be visible in whole or in part, even momentarily.

“Weapon” means any handgun, automatic, semi-automatic, revolver, pistol, rifle, shotgun, or other instrument or device capable of or intended to be capable of discharging bullets, cartridges, or other explosive devices.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to openly carry a weapon into the Granby Town Hall once a sign has been posted indicating weapons are prohibited, and such a sign is posted at the public entrances to the building informing persons that the open carrying of firearms is prohibited in the building.

(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to forbid any peace officer or other town employee duly authorized to carry a weapon from carrying or wearing such weapons as may be necessary in the proper discharge of his or her duties.

(d) Possession of a valid concealed carry permit shall not constitute a defense to a charge of openly carrying a firearm where prohibited.

(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to allow the carrying of any firearm except in accordance with state and federal law regulating the carrying of concealed weapons. Anyone carrying a concealed weapon must have a valid concealed carry permit on their persons while carrying the concealed weapon.

(f) Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of up to $2,650, or imprisoned for up to 90 days, or both. [Ord. 808 § 1, 2014; Ord. 772, 2011].