Chapter 9.24
WEAPONS
Sections:
9.24.010 Discharging firearms, bows, slingshots, explosives prohibited.
9.24.010 Discharging firearms, bows, slingshots, explosives prohibited.
No person shall use, discharge or fire any hunting bow, crossbow, or hunting slingshot, or use explosives, nor shall any person discharge any air-rifle, rifle, gun, revolver or other firearm, within the corporate limits of Phoenix, Oregon; provided, however, that this section shall not prevent the discharge of firearms by police officers in the performance of their duties or by a private citizen in the lawful protection of persons or property.
(Ord. 575 § 1, 1984: Ord. 263 § 2, 1967)
9.24.020 Violation--Penalty.
Violation of any provision of this section shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine pursuant to Section 1.20.020 of this code. Any peace officer may, upon reasonable cause to believe that a violation of this section has occurred, confiscate the firearm used to violate this section; provided, however, the firearm shall be returned in the event of acquittal or dismissal of the charge.
(Ord. 881, 2007: Ord. 263 § 3, 1967)