Chapter 5.30
DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS

Sections:

5.30.010    Firearm defined.

5.30.020    Discharge of firearms.

5.30.030    Violation.

5.30.010 Firearm defined.

“Firearm” means and includes any slingshot, crossbow, bow and arrow, or weapon that acts by force of a spring or pressurized air, gas, gunpowder, or other explosive. [Ord. 335 § 1, 1996.]

5.30.020 Discharge of firearms.

Except as otherwise allowed by this section, no person other than a peace officer shall use, fire, or discharge a firearm within the city or in a city-owned park.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a place designated by the Halsey city council to be a firing range or to be open for target practice. [Ord. 335 § 2, 1996.]

5.30.030 Violation.

Violation of HMC 5.30.020 constitutes a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fine of $250.00. [Ord. 335 § 3, 1996.]