Chapter 5.28 Firearms

Sections:

5.28.010 Discharge of firearms prohibited.
5.28.020 Exception.
5.28.030 Penalty.
5.28.040 Definitions.

5.28.010 Discharge of firearms prohibited.
No person shall discharge a firearm within the corporate limits of the City. (Ord. 80-6 3(part), 1980; prior code 10-100.1).

5.28.020 Exception.
The prohibition of discharge of firearms shall not apply to a law officer in the performance of his duty, or to the use of target ranges authorized by the Chief of Police, or protection of life or property. (Ord. 80-6 §3(part), 1980; prior code 10-100.2).

5.28.030 Penalty.
The violation of any provision contained in this chapter shall be punished by a fine not to exceed three hundred dollars and/or confiscation of the violator's firearm(s) upon order of the Court. (Ord. 80-6 §3(part), 1980; prior code 10-100.3).

For statutory provisions authorizing municipalities to provide for the general safety, see A.S. 29.35.210. Prior ordinance history: Ordinance 71-8.

5.28.040 Definitions.
"Firearm", means a weapon, including a pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun, either loaded or unloaded, operable or inoperable, designed for discharging a shot capable of causing death or serious injury. (Ord. 03-47, 2003.)