Chapter 9.10
WEAPONS
Sections:
9.10.010 Prohibition.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person other than an authorized peace officer to fire or discharge a firearm, spring gun, air-actuated pellet gun, air gun, BB gun, bow and arrow, crossbow or a weapon which propels a projectile by the use of gunpowder or other explosive, jet or rocket propulsion within the city of Fairview. This provision only applies when the unlawful use of a weapon does not constitute a crime under ORS 166.220.
B. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit the firing or discharging of a weapon by any person in the lawful defense of the person or person’s family.
C. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the discharge of a bow and arrow or crossbow within Metro’s Chinook Landing Marine Park so long as the discharge is within a designated archery range and while conforming with all rules and regulations governing the use of the archery range or use that would constitute a crime under ORS 166.220.
D. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit the firing or discharging of a weapon by an authorized person with a valid weapons discharge permit upon real property constituting the Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Park, between Marine Drive and the Columbia River Levee and East of 223rd Avenue, for the purpose of taking or dispersing wildlife which pose a risk to aircraft safety in accordance with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Federal Aviation Administration authorizations.
1. A weapons discharge permit may be obtained by an authorized person from the city manager on forms provided by the city. Each applicant shall provide the following: name, address, purpose, time of discharge, duration, and safeguards to be maintained.
2. A weapons discharge permit is immediately revocable by the city manager if the safety of any person or property is being endangered. (Ord. 8-2021 § 1; Ord. 14-2015 § 1; Ord. 4-2008 § 1; Ord. 9-1988 § 1)
9.10.020 Penalties.
The offenses described in this chapter, unlawful use of a weapon, are Class A violations. (Ord. 4-2008 § 1; Ord. 9-1988 § 2)