Chapter 5.28
FIREARMS1
Sections:
5.28.010 Discharge of firearms prohibited.
Prior legislation: Ord. 71-8.
5.28.010 Discharge of firearms prohibited.
No person shall discharge a firearm within the corporate limits of the City. [Ord. 80-6 § 3, 1980. Code 1967 § 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, 1980. Code 1967 § 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 $300.00 and/or confiscation of the violator’s firearm(s) upon order of the Court. [Ord. 80-6 § 3, 1980. Code 1967 § 10-100.3].
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].
For statutory provisions authorizing municipalities to provide for the general safety, see AS 29.35.210.