IX. Weapons

Chapter 10.88
FIREARMS

Sections:

10.88.010    Definitions.

10.88.020    Prohibitions.

10.88.010 Definitions.

The terms and phrases used in this chapter shall have the following meanings:

A.    “Firearms” means and includes all guns using gunpowder, high powered air rifles and pistols, guns operated by CO2 or other gases, paint “splat” guns or other items which mechanically impel projectiles of equal danger.

B.    A “concealed firearm” means and includes any firearm not readily visible.

(Ord. 96-1358 § 4 (part), 1996.)

10.88.020 Prohibitions.

It is unlawful for any person to:

A.    Discharge any firearm within the boundaries of the central business district, waterfront district, hospitals, any public school premises, including adjacent parking lots, and the City Hall and Centennial Building and their parking lots;

B.    Intentionally point or aim any firearm, loaded or otherwise, at any person;

C.    Carry a concealed firearm on his/her person except with a permit issued under AS 1865.700 et seq.;

D.    Carry a loaded firearm within the boundaries of the central business district, waterfront district, hospitals, any public school premises, including adjacent parking lots, and the City Hall and Centennial Building and their parking lots except under such permit as described in subsection C of this section.

E.    The prohibitions stated in this section shall not apply to sworn peace officers or a person in premises owned or leased by that person and applicable defenses such as self defense or defense of others should apply.

(Ord. 96-1358 § 4 (part), 1996.)