Chapter 9.20
FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS
Sections:
9.20.010 Prohibition on discharge of firearms and weapons.
9.20.020 Exceptions to restrictions.
9.20.010 Prohibition on discharge of firearms and weapons.
It shall be unlawful to:
(1) Aim any firearm, whether loaded or not, at or towards any human being;
(2) Willfully discharge, throw or launch any weapon, firearm or instrument, in any public place or in any place where there is a reasonable likelihood that humans, domestic animals or property will be jeopardized, within the town of Twisp. A public place shall not include any location which firearms are authorized to be lawfully discharged. For the purposes of this section, “weapon or instrument” includes, but is not limited, to bows and arrows, air guns (as defined RCW 9.41.280(1)(e), as amended), deadly missiles, slingshots, and darts;
(3) Possess, manufacture, sell, transfer or dispose of following weapons:
(a) A device commonly known as a “throwing star” (defined as a circular metallic device with any number of points projecting from the edge designed to embed upon impact from any aspect); and
(b) A device commonly known as “nun-chu-ka sticks” (defined as consisting of two or more lengths of wood, metal or plastic, or similar substance connected with wire, rope, or other means); and
(c) Spring blade knives, or any knife the blade of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device. (Ord. 634 § 2, 2011)
9.20.020 Exceptions to restrictions.
The provisions of TMC 9.20.010(1) and (2) shall not apply to:
(1) A person who is a law enforcement officer or correctional officer, as long as they are employed as such and acting in their official capacity.
(2) A person who is engaged in military activities sponsored by the federal or state government.
(3) Persons who are defending themselves or others. (Ord. 634 § 2, 2011)
9.20.030 Penalty.
Violation of this chapter shall constitute a civil infraction, punishable by a civil fine of a maximum of $250.00 per offense. (Ord. 634 § 2, 2011)