Sand City Municipal Code Ch. 9.20 Discharge of Weapons

It is unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge within the City limits any air rifle, air pistol, BB gun, or any other type of weapon operated by compressed air or gas, or use any sling, elastic, or spring gun, sling shot, bow, cross-bow, dart or any implement or mechanical appliance by which any projectile may be propelled, sprung or thrown, from one place to another.

(Ord. 62-30 §1)

Upon the arrest and conviction of any person under Section 9.20.010, the weapon so discharged or used shall be, and is declared to be, a nuisance, and shall be surrendered to the Chief of Police of the City. Such officer shall, except upon the certification of the City Attorney or district attorney that the preservation thereof is necessary or proper to the ends of justice, annually, destroy or cause to be destroyed, such weapons.

(Ord. 62-30 §2)

It is unlawful to shoot, fire or discharge, or permit to be discharged any pistol, rifle, shotgun, cannon or other firearms or devices discharged by explosives, when not in necessary self-defense, or in the performance of official duty within the City limits.

(Ord. 94-02 §1)

Upon the arrest and conviction of any person in violation of Section 9.20.030, the weapon so discharged or used shall be, and is declared to be, a nuisance, and shall be surrendered to the Chief of Police of the City. Grounds for destruction of such weapons will be authorized by the City Attorney or district attorney on a quarterly basis. The weapon, if determined by the Chief of Police to be useful to serve law enforcement needs, shall be turned over to the police department for use in official capacities.

(Ord. 94-02 §2)