Chapter 9.04
WEAPONS
Sections:
9.04.020 Crooked River Ranch restrictions.
9.04.040 Violations—Penalties.
9.04.010 Definitions.
“Firearm” means a weapon, by whatever name known, which is designed to expel a projectile by the action of powder and which is readily capable of use as a weapon. (Ord. O-48-99 § 1, 1999)
9.04.020 Crooked River Ranch restrictions.
It is unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any firearm, blowgun, bow and arrow or crossbow within the boundaries of the property commonly known as the Crooked River Ranch and more particularly described as the following property located in Township 13 South, Range 12 East of the Willamette Meridian as follows:
All of section 4 West of the Crooked River, all of Section 5 East of the Deschutes River, all of Section 9, all of Section 10 West of the Crooked River, all of section 14 West of the Crooked River, all of section 15, all of Section 16, all of Section 17 East of the Deschutes River, all of Section 21 East of the Deschutes River, all of Section 22, all of Section 23, all of Section 24 West of the Crooked River, all of Section 25 West of the Crooked River, All of Section 26, all of Section 27 East of the Deschutes River, all of sections 30 and 31, all of Section 34, all of Section 35, and all of Section 36 West of the Crooked River, all in Township 13 South, Range 12 East of the Willamette Meridian, Jefferson County, Oregon.
Excepting therefrom all lands owned by the United States of America and the state of Oregon. (Ord. O-48-18 § 1, 2018: Ord. O-48-99 § 2, 1999)
9.04.030 Exceptions.
Section 9.04.020 of this chapter shall not apply to:
A. A person acting in defense of their property or an individual;
B. A peace officer acting in the course of duty;
C. Special event authorized by order of the Jefferson County board of commissioners;
D. Shooting or archery facilities sited and approved for the discharge of firearms, blowguns, bow and arrow and crossbows pursuant to the requirements of the Jefferson County zoning ordinance. (Ord. O-48-99 § 3, 1999)
9.04.040 Violations—Penalties.
Violations of this chapter shall be punishable as Class A violations. (Ord. O-142-2000 § 2(G), 2000; Ord. O-48-99 § 4, 1999)