Richmond Municipal Code Ch. 11.24 Firearms Discharge

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm, air gun, air rifle, or other gun or device discharging by the use of powder, air, or springs, any bullet or shot of any kind, or any sling or sling-shot, in the City of Richmond except:

(1) On any pistol or rifle range the location of which has been approved by the Chief of Police; or

(2) In certain designated areas which have been approved by the Chief of Police for hunting; provided, that this chapter shall not apply to law enforcement officers acting within the scope of their official duties.

(b) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Chief of Police in approving or disapproving certain areas for pistol or rifle ranges or for hunting may appeal to the City Council for a hearing within fifteen days from the date of such decision. Such appeal must be made in writing, delivered to the City Clerk, and the appellant shall set forth all the facts upon which it is claimed that the action of the Chief of Police is improper. After receipt of the written appeal, the City Clerk shall set the matter for hearing before the City Council and he shall give the appellant at least seven days' notice of the time and place of such hearing. The Council may affirm, modify or reverse the action of the Chief of Police and its decision shall be final and conclusive.

(Amended by Ordinance No. 36-78 N.S.)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 21-97 N.S., adopted July 8, 1997, repealed § 11.24.020, which pertained to permit required to use Richmond municipal rifle range, and derived from Ord. No. 1646.