Chapter 9.30
FIREARMS

Sections:

Article I. Discharging within City Limits

9.30.010    Definitions.

9.30.020    Discharging within city limits.

Article II. Exemption

9.30.050    Exemption from restrictions.

9.30.060    Uniformity.

9.30.070    Violation.

Article I. Discharging within City Limits

9.30.010 Definitions.

“Gun,” as used in this chapter, means any rifle, pistol, firearm, airgun, air pistol, B.B. gun; or any other rifle, pistol or weapon forcibly propelling a hard or metallic missile of any type or size. [Ord. 1206 § 1, 2023.]

9.30.020 Discharging within city limits.

Any person who draws, displays or exhibits in a rude, angry or vicious manner, any deadly or dangerous weapon in the presence of two or more persons, or who draws any deadly or dangerous weapon upon the person of another within the limits of the city, or who willfully discharges or shoots off any pistol, revolver or gun within the limits, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. [Ord. 1206 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1200 § 1, 2023; Ord. 374 § 1, 1948; Ord. 22 § 1, 1890. Formerly 9.30.010.]

Article II. Exemption

9.30.050 Exemption from restrictions.

The city of Roslyn through its city council and pursuant to RCW 9.41.050(6) hereby exempts itself from application of the firearms restrictions set out in subsection (4) of Section 405 of Chapter 7, Laws of 1994, First Special Session (ESSHB 2319) and RCW 9.41.050(4). [Ord. 769 § 1, 1994.]

9.30.060 Uniformity.

This article provides for uniformity in the firearms laws applicable within the city limits and those that apply to the unincorporated areas of the county, and thus is necessary for the preservation of public safety and health. [Ord. 769 § 2, 1994.]

9.30.070 Violation.

Anyone convicted of violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $300.00 or imprisoned for any period of time not to exceed 90 days, or both fined and imprisoned as provided in this chapter. [Ord. 1200 § 2, 2023.]