Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
La Verne Municipal Code Ch. 9.24 Weapons
La Verne Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · La Verne
Cite as: La Verne Municipal Code Chapter 9.24 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 9.24.010. Shooting of projectiles prohibited—Exception.¶
A. Any person who shoots, slings, causes, permits, or allows to be shot or slung, any arrow or other projectile through a bow, compound bow, crossbow or slingshot is guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. Nothing in this section shall prohibit any person from shooting or slinging any arrow or other projectile through a bow, compound bow, crossbow or slingshot at an archery range established at an educational institution or otherwise permitted by the city.
(Prior code §§ 4540, 4540.01; Ord. 716 § 1, 1986)
§ 9.24.020. Discharge of firearms unlawful—Exception.¶
A. Any person who shoots or discharges within the city any gun, pistol or other firearm, or any air-gun or pistol or spring-gun or pistol, not in necessary self-defense or in the performance of official duty is guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. Nothing in this section shall prohibit police officers from shooting or discharging firearms in the course of duty.
(Ord. 901 § 1, 1997)
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