Chapter 11.10 — FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS

(a)

It is unlawful for any person to shoot, fire or discharge any crossbow, longbow, weapon commonly known as a BB or pellet gun, rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun or other firearm of any kind within the Town.

(b)

The prohibitions set forth in Section 11.10.010(a) shall not apply to the following:

(1)

Peace officers in the lawful discharge of their duty;

(2)

Persons engaged in pest control in an agricultural area;

(3)

Persons on their own property or with the permission of the owner of the property when such discharge conforms to all other applicable statutes;

(4)

Persons at an authorized shooting gallery or target range for which prior approval from the Town Manager or his/her designee has been granted;

(5)

Persons engaged in the lawful defense of self, others, or property;

(6)

Persons using blank cartridges at a parade, funeral, or theatrical production;

(7)

Persons using a device commonly known as a "line gun" to project a rope, string or other cord for an otherwise lawful purpose.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years to possess any crossbow, longbow, or any weapon commonly known as a BB gun or pellet gun within the Town.

(b)

The prohibitions set forth in Section 11.10.020(a) shall not apply to the following:

(1)

Persons under the age of 18 years who are closely supervised by an adult and the owner of the property where such activity occurs has given prior permission for such activity;

(2)

Persons under the age of 18 years who have in their possession written permission from a parent or legal guardian to possess a crossbow, longbow, BB gun or pellet gun for a specified purpose and specified period of time.

Any person who violates any provision or who fails to comply with any of the requirements of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for each and every violation and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1.01.200 through 1.01.230 of Chapter 1.01 of Title 1 of this Code.

(Ord. 122, 8-24-93; Ord. 156, 11-14-95)