HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-O-22 - Discharge FirearmsORDINANCE NO. 1993-22
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS, INCLUDING AIR
GUNS, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE; AND
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE,
TEXAS:
DEFINITIONS:
Air Gun: An air rifle or air pistol of any description, by
whatever name known, that, by means of compressed air,
compressed gas, springs, or any other means is capable of
discharging and propelling shots, pellets or any solid object
for a distance of greater than fifty (50) feet.
Firearm: Any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a
projectile through a barrel by using the energy generated by
an explosion or burning substance or any device readily
convertible to that use.
DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS PROHIBITED:
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge firearms of
any kind or description within the limits of the municipality.
SHOOTING AIR GUN:
It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot any air gun
within the limits of the municipality.
EXCEPTIONS:
Any person discharging a firearm in defense of person. (As
defined in the Texas Penal Code.)
Police Officers or Animal Control Officers in the discharge of
their duties.
Persons shooting air guns on private property who have
completed a gun safety course as approved by the Chief of
Police.
VIOLATIONS:
Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be
fined any sum not less than $25.00, nor more than $200.00 for
each and every offense.
PASSED and APPROVED this the third day of August, 1993.
Lavinia �rmann, Mayor
ATTEST:
yce 115emberton, City Secretary
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Reviewed by 'Donald B. Davis,
City Administrator
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Randy Thomas, City Attorney
Approved as to form and legality