Chapter 9.20
Weapons Offenses

Sections:

9.20.010    Discharge of weapons.

9.20.010 Discharge of weapons.

A. No person other than an authorized peace officer shall fire or discharge within the City any weapon which acts by force of gunpowder or other explosive, or by the use of jet or rocket propulsion or spring gun.

B. No person other than an authorized peace officer shall discharge any air gun or crossbow or bow and arrow. Failure to abide by these provisions shall constitute a violation of this section.

C. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit the firing or discharging of any weapon:

1. By any person in the defense or protection of his/her property or family;

2. At any shooting or target range maintained or provided by the City of Brownsville, any public or private school or the Brownsville Christian Church. [Ord. 754, 2015; Ord. 742, 2014; Ord. 724, 2010; Ord. 601 § 20, 1990; 1981 Compilation § 4-4.20.]