Chapter 9.52
WEAPONS

Sections:

9.52.010    Discharging prohibited.

9.52.020    Shooting slingshots, arrows and other instruments prohibited.

9.52.030    Exceptions.

9.52.040    Violation—Penalty.

9.52.010 Discharging prohibited.

No person other than a peace officer shall fire or discharge a gun or other weapon, including spring or air-actuated pellet guns, air guns, BB guns or other weapons which propels a projectile by use of gun powder or other explosive or jet or rocket propulsion.

Statutory Reference: ORS 166.220

History: Ord. 1030 §2, 1984.

9.52.020 Shooting slingshots, arrows and other instruments prohibited.

No person may shoot a slingshot, bow and arrow or an instrument of any similar type or throw a dart, dagger, spear, stiletto or an instrument of any other type.

Statutory Reference: ORS 166.220

History: Ord. 1030 §2, 1984.

9.52.030 Exceptions.

The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to prohibit the firing or discharging of a weapon by any person in defense or protection of his property, person or family or at firing ranges approved in writing by the Chief of Police.

Statutory Reference: ORS 166.220

History: Ord. 1030 §2, 1984.

9.52.040 Violation—Penalty.

A violation of this chapter is a Class “A” infraction.

Statutory Reference: ORS 221.410

History: Ord. 1030 §2, 1984.