Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE›Article VIII — Weapons
Newark Municipal Code Ch. 9.56 Discharging Firearms
Newark Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Newark
Cite as: Newark Municipal Code Chapter 9.56 · Text as of 2026-10-04
9.56.010 - Dangerous weapon defined.¶
For the purposes of this chapter, "dangerous weapon" means any air rifle, B-B gun, air gun, sling, slingshot, or other instrument or device designed or intended to discharge or capable of discharging a missile of any kind.
(Ord. 153 § 1, 1979)
9.56.020 - Shooting within the city.¶
Every person who shoots a dangerous weapon in the city is guilty of a misdemeanor except:
A. If said shooting takes place on a lawfully operated shooting range, which shooting range has been approved by the planning commission and which operates in accordance with safety regulations approved by the chief of police;
B. A peace officer in the performance of an official duty.
(Ord. 153 § 2, 1979)
9.56.030 - Minors prohibited from carrying dangerous weapon—Exceptions.¶
No minor shall carry or have in his/her possession a dangerous weapon unless such person is in immediate supervision by an adult.
(Ord. 153 § 3, 1979)
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