Ordinance #96 - AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS WITHIN CITY LIMITS

Ordinance #96

AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS WITHIN CITY

LIMITS

Sect. 1 Definitions. As used herein, the term "firearm" shall mean any gun, pistol, rifle, revolver, or other firearm, or any air rifle, BB-gun, paintball gun, or other device for the propulsion of an object by means of compressed gas or mechanical spring.

Sect. 2 Prohibited Acts. It is unlawful for any person to:

a. fire or discharge a firearm within the City limits.

b. intentionally point a firearm at or toward another human being.

c. sell or possess any device designed to silence or muffle the discharge of a firearm.

d. furnish a minor under eighteen (18) years of age with a firearm without the written

consent of his or her parents or guardians.

Sect. 3 Exceptions. Nothing within Section 2 shall apply to:

a. discharge of a firearm at an indoor firing range approved by the City Council in

writing to operate within the City limits.

b. a peace officer in the lawful discharge of his or her duty, or any other person

otherwise lawfully permitted by proper federal, state, or local authorities to discharge a firearm; or

C. a person in the lawful defense of his or her person or family.

Sect. 4 Reckless Handling of Firearms. Notwithstanding any other Section herein, it shall be unlawful for any person to recklessly handle any firearm so as to endanger the safety of another.

Sect. 5 Penalty. Violation of any Section or Subsection herein shall be punished as a misdemeanor.

Passed by the Vernon Center City Council this day of August.

Dana Ziegler, Mayor

Kara Hansen, City Clerk-Treas.