Definitions.The following words, terms, and phrases when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.Deadly weapon shall have the meaning set forth in the Texas Penal Code.Firearm means any device designed, made, or adapted to expel or launch a projectile through a barrel by using compressed gas or air (including but not limited to devices such as BB guns, pellet guns, paint ball guns, Airsoft toy guns, etc.) Texas Penal Code, Chapter 46. Nothing herein shall be construed to apply to the use of firearms in exhibitions of charitable contests conducted under conditions and supervision approved by the city council after application has been made to the city and a permit has been issued. Sections 46.02 and 46.04 of the Texas Penal Code describe unlawful carry and possession of a firearm. No. ARTICLE I. (b)It shall be unlawful and an offense for any person to discharge a firearm, rifle, shotgun, automatic rifle, revolver, pistol, crossbow, BB gun, pellet pistol or rifle, or other weapons designed for the purpose of firing or discharging a shell or cartridge, whether the same is blank or live ammunition, at any place within the city limits. For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:Compressed fluid pistol, air pistol, air gun and air rifle mean any instrument fired or discharged by human beings wherein a shot, pellet, charge, load, or any solid object is hurled from such instrument upon the release of a compressed spring, compressed air, compressed gas, or a compressed fluid of any sort.Firearm means 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. 82-5. 58-56. Permits and licenses do apply. It shall be unlawful for any person to fire off or discharge any gun, pistol, shotgun, rifle or other firearm of any description within the city limits of the city. Minors not to carry weapons.It shall be unlawful for any child under 18 years of age to carry or transport any gun, slingshot or similar device, as prohibited and defined in section 54-31, within the corporate limits of the city unless such child is accompanied by an adult person during the time of such carrying or transport. Firearms shall be as defined in Section 46.01 of the Texas Penal Code, as currently written or as maybe amended, the current definition being 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. Regulation of firearms. Shooting into park areas from beyond park boundaries is forbidden.Cross reference Weapons and incendiary items, 62-61 et seq.ARTICLE II. (Code 1966, 19-12). 32-46. 24.8-0.1. ARTICLE III. 54-20. (a) The term air rifle means air rifle, air pistol of any description (by whatever name known) and any other type of gun which uses compressed air, gas, a compressed spring, or any other means to discharge shots, pellets, or any projectile of any kind at any velocity, and includes a BB gun. ARTICLE I. 74-2. You go to a Wal-Mart, check one out and as long as you're 18, you pay for it and your on your way. Chapter 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES Richwood, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. 70-51. Said permit shall be issued if:(1)The applicant is eighteen (18) years of age or over and has never been convicted of a felony;(2)The location of said public display is disclosed and the permit shall be valid in said location only; and(3)The time said display shall begin and end is disclosed and the permit shall only be valid during those times.(Ord. No. No. Youth hunting is legal in Texas and is defined as any person 16 years of age or younger. Penal Code 1.07(a)(17)(A) (Vernon 1994). 70-46. The target area is enclosed in such manner and with materials that will stop the projectiles;b. 16-11. (8-7-90), DIVISION 1. The information on this article should not constitute as legal advice. For purposes of this section, a Taser type of weapon is considered a firearm. Prohibited acts. No. (b)No person shall discharge any such air gun or air pistol on public school grounds, public parks, church grounds, or in cemeteries, unless the person has the written approval of the person in charge of such grounds, and provided such discharge does not violate any laws of the state. It shall be unlawful for any person who is the owner or occupier of land within the corporate limits of the city to permit, authorize, or otherwise allow any person to discharge an air rifle or gun, pellet rifle or gun, BB rifle or gun, or to launch any missile or projectile within one thousand (1,000) feet of any residential, manufacturing, or commercial structure. (d) Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a class C misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in any sum not to exceed $500.00.(Ord. Firearms and air guns. Typical muzzle velocities are below 500 feet per second. Govt Code, 215.001. 1, 23. IN GENERAL Jacksonville, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. (b)BB guns will be restricted for use in enclosed yards, or enclosed property, of the individuals residence, and shall not be discharged on or into any public right-of-way, public roadway, public park or any other public or private property. IN GENERAL Lake Jackson, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. No. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any BB gun, pellet gun, gun, pistol, rifle, or firearm of any kind within the city limits, except within a properly secured indoor firearms range, constructed and maintained in accord with National Rifle Association specifications and standards or upon a range owned and operated by a governmental entity. ARTICLE 7.400 DISCHARGING OF GUNS AND PISTOLS [8](a)It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any gun or pistol within the corporate limits of the City of Justin, except as hereinafter provided. It shall likewise hereinafter be unlawful for any person to discharge any air gun or air rifle of any description within the corporate limits of the City of Keller, Texas. No. These definitions shall be the same as is commonly understood by the average person familiar with such terms. (Code 1991, 14-2)DIVISION 1. No. The city council may grant a permit, after a public hearing based upon specific plans submitted to it, for indoor rifle and pistol ranges for instruction and target practice, provided use of same is limited to .22 caliber ammunition, is fully enclosed, is insulated against sound, incorporates approved safety features, and is operated only with a qualified instructor or range officer in attendance. Caroline Amelia Nation (November 25, 1846 - June 9, 1911), often referred to by Carrie, Carry Nation, Carrie A. 54-62. Exemption from article.It shall be lawful for any person under eighteen (18) years of age to have in his possession any of the articles in section 24-13 if the article is:(a)Kept within his domicile. 24-27. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY Carrollton, Texas Code of Ordinances. USE White Oak, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. (Code 2002, 8.300; Ord. (3) The term ''firearm'' means (A) any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is de-signed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; (C) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or (D) any destructive device. (b)It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or knowingly permit his child or ward under the age of 18 years to discharge any gun, pistol, or firearm of any kind, or to discharge 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 shots, pellets, or any solid object at a velocity in excess of 300 feet per second, within the corporate limits of the city. ARTICLE I. ARTICLE II. Also, Texas air gun laws provide that air gun hunting of coyotes can only be done on private lands. No. Being prosecuted and convicted of a third degree felony in Texas can lead to: Incarceration in a Texas state prison for a term of two years or up to 10 years. No person shall use, carry or possess firearms of any description or any air rifles, spring guns, bows and arrows, slings or other form of weapon potentially harmful to wildlife and dangerous to human safety. This shall be rebuttable by proof that such violation occurred without the knowledge or consent of the adult. No. 976, 10, 3-29-94)Sec. Unlawful to permit, etc., discharge, etc., within one thousand feet of residence, etc. Sec. Discharge of firearms.It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any gun, pistol or firearm of any kind, or to discharge an air rifle or air pistol of any description, by whatever name known, that operates by means of compressed air, compressed gas, springs, or any other means which is capable of discharging shots, pellets, or any solid object at a velocity in excess of 300 feet per second, or discharges any cannon cracker or torpedo on, across or within 500 feet of any public square, street or alley or within 300 feet of any business establishment, in the city. Missiles/projectiles.It shall be unlawful for any person within the city to shoot with bow and arrow, or to shoot or discharge any stone or other missile with or from a sling or from an elastic spring.It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge an air gun or spring gun within 200 yards of any development residential, business or industrial area.(Ord. 1996-33, 1, 4-22-96)ARTICLE 2. (Code 1958, 39-9). An airgun is a type of gun that uses compressed air or other gases to launch BBs, pellets, or darts. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot, explode, or discharge any firearm within the corporate limits of the city. AUSTIN Hunters in Texas will be able to use air guns and arrow guns that meet certain criteria beginning this fall. No. GENERALLY Hedwig Village, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. 24-13. Upon receipt of such request, the chief of police shall investigate said application. It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any air gun or air rifle of any description in the city or to knowingly, willfully or negligently cause any air gun or air rifles to be shot or discharged in the city by a minor who is in his custody or under his control.(Ord. 86, 1-5-1981; Ord. 50-4. ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Weslaco, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. (c)This section shall not be applicable to the discharge of firearms or weapons as permitted by V.T.C.A., Government Code 229.002. Possession of firearms by minors.It shall be unlawful for any minor to have in his possession or carry on his person, except within the minors domicile, a revolver, rifle, shotgun or any firearm which is of either air compression or percussion nature unless such minor is accompanied and supervised by a parent, guardian or responsible adult. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge an air rifle or air pistol of any description, by whatever name known, that by means of compressed air, compressed gas, or any other means discharges a ball or other projectile containing paint in any public park within the city. These pellets are shot out by the gun at a high muzzle velocity. Discharge of firearms, combustible materials.No person shall discharge a grenade, gun, revolver, pistol, BB gun, air gun, cap or cartridge, or other combustible materials of any kind in the city.(Ord. (b)It shall be unlawful for any person to carry or discharge firearms (unless permitted under subsection (a) above), fireworks, air guns, bows and arrows, slingshots or any device which would or could project any object which would or could create a fire hazard or any hazard or danger to the public in a city park, except with joint written approval of the parks and recreation director and the city fire marshal or their designated representatives.(Ord. If the conviction was not one that forbids the ownership of handguns, then the felon may still be able to own an air rifle in Texas. (a)It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or fire, on, onto, or across any public street, park, alley, or public place, or any other property not under the control of actor, any air rifle, air gun, BB gun, or other air, gas, or tension propelled weapon of any description, which is capable of discharging a wad, pellet, missile, arrow, or other object likely to produce bodily injury or property damage. Discharging air rifles or air pistols. No. SameDischarging air gun in public or private places. No. No. IN GENERAL McAllen, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. To shoot, fire, or explode any firearms, fireworks, firecrackers, torpedoes, explosives of any kind, mechanically powered guns, air rifles, pellet guns, or slingshots in any part of the park. (Code 1969, 18-13; Ord. (f)This section shall not be construed to prohibit any peace officer from discharging a firearm in the performance of his duty, nor to prohibit any citizen from discharging a firearm when lawfully defending person or property. 9A, 1, 2-27-1961)DIVISION 2. ARTICLE I. Air, gas, spring guns. ARTICLE II. (b) It is the defense to the prosecution of this section if the person so discharging such firearm or air rifle or air pistol had reasonable grounds to believe or fear for the safety of himself, his property or the safety or property of some other person and was in good faith exercising self-defense or the defense of another. No. (a)Any person who shall discharge any gun, pistol or other firearm of any description, or who shall shoot an air gun, air pistol, bow and arrow or any like device, in, along, or near any public street, public park, or street within the city shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (a)Other than a peace officer, no person shall carry a concealed firearm in any city building in which such prohibition is valid under state law. IN GENERAL Alvin, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. 13-32. 13-1. Felons are not allowed to possess or hunt with black powder or muzzle loaded firearms. 3786, 1, 5-21-85; Ord. Discharging firearms, BB and pellet guns. Weapons; firearms, air rifles, etc.Discharging prohibited.It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any air rifle, or any firearm of any description in the city.(Ord. Discharge of firearms, bows and arrows, etc.It shall be unlawful for any person, except peace officers or any person at the direction of a peace officer, to discharge any gun, pistol or other firearm of any description or shoot an air-gun, air pistol, arrow or bow and arrow, by whatever means within the city, except in places licensed therefor and while lawfully shooting therein. No. Use of firearms. 83-6-22, 1, 6-27-83; Ord. No. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge within the corporate limits of the city a rifle or any other firearm using ball ammunition; except, however, handguns and shotguns. 1602, 1, 10-31-2012)State law reference Similar state law, V.T.C.A., Penal Code 42.01. WEAPONS Kyle, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. Iowa City police say that on Oct. 17, Philip Olson, 69, was shooting at a squirrel in his yard with an air rifle but missed and instead hit Lance Cpl. 20-61. Firearms and air guns.It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or shoot any gun, pistol or firearm of any kind in or on private premises, or any air gun or 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 shots, pellets or any solid object. Discharging firearms prohibited(e)It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence, shoot, fire or discharge an air pistol, air rifle, or BB gun across a public right-of-way within the city limits. IN GENERAL Princeton, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. No. Weapons and firearms. 95-018, 12-11-1995; Ord. Steve Knight . WEAPONS CONTROL Kingsville, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. It is illegal:(1) To carry a concealed handgun in a city park, except by those persons who are duly licensed by this state to carry a concealed handgun in accordance with state law. (d)Discharge of compressed fluid pistols, air guns, and bows and arrows across public property or property of another. Prohibited activities.The following actions are prohibited in all parks and recreational facilities of the city:(a)Weapons. (Code 1964, Amended, 19.11.1; Ord. Such target shooting is supervised by an adult at all times; andc. REGULATIONS Euless, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. ARTICLE II. CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PARKS Port Arthur, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. (c)Subject to the terms and conditions of this section as set forth herein below, it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or use any paint-gun, paintball gun or air rifle within the jurisdiction described herein. 15-7. SameDischarge on private property.It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any air gun, BB gun or air rifle of any kind, character or description in, on or across any private real property which is occupied or used by other persons for residential purposes or any real property used in connection with such residential use located in the city. Discharging weapons.(a)Definitions. (b)It shall be unlawful for any person to sell any of the items listed in subsection (a) above or any weapon or device designated for offense or defense or for martial arts such as, but not limited to, throwing stars, throwing knives, nunchakus, studded bracelets, studded gloves or studded partial gloves to any person under the age of eighteen (18) unless such minor is accompanied by and with the express permission of the minors parent or guardian. Air-guns, BB guns, air riflesDischarge in public places, parks, streets or alleys. ARTICLE I. 2013-21, 2, 7-1-2013)Cross reference Offenses and miscellaneous provisions, ch. Nation, or Hatchet Granny, was a radical member of the temperance movement, which opposed alcohol before the advent of Prohibition.Nation is noted for attacking alcohol-serving establishments (most often taverns) with a hatchet.. Nation was also concerned about tight clothing for . IN GENERAL Friendswood, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. This section shall not apply to any law enforcement officers while in performance of their duties or as provided by federal or state law. (b)This section shall not prohibit the discharge of a firearm by a police officer in the discharge of his official duties. (c)It shall be a defense to prosecution under this section that the person discharging a firearm was a law enforcement officer in the performance of his official duties; that the person was at a shooting range operated by the United States government, the state or a political subdivision of the state, or which was approved by the police department; that the person was using blank cartridges for a show or theatrical production, or for signal or ceremonial purposes in athletics or sports, or by a military organization. 225, 2)Sec. 8B, 1, 9-24-59). ARTICLE III. This crime is categorized as a third-degree felony. (Code 1985, 7.5-18; Ord. It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any gun, pistol, shotgun, rifle or other firearm of any description into, over or through the city limits. ARTICLE I. Any safety precautions recommended by the chief of police are complied with;(5) Where a permit is issued by the chief of police;(6) Any military exercise or parade. Shotguns only;b. Discharge of firearms.It is unlawful for any person to discharge any gun, pistol or firearms of any kind, or to discharge any 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 shots, pellets or any solid object at a velocity in excess of 300 feet per second in the city. 225, 1)Sec. No person in a park shall use, carry or possess firearms of any descriptions, or air rifles, spring-guns, bow-and-arrows, slings or any other forms of weapons potentially inimical to wildlife and dangerous to human safety, or any instrument that can be loaded with and fire blank cartridges, or any kind of trapping device. 95, 1, 11-23-53; Code 1973, 13-15; Ord. No. 74-1. Powers, enumerated.All powers of the city, except as otherwise provided by this charter, and the determination of all matters of policy shall be vested in the city council. Definitions.In this division:Air gun means an air gun, air pistol, air rifle, or any other device using air pressure to propel a projectile through a barrel.Building has the same meaning as V.T.C.A., Penal Code, Chapter 30.City premises means a building or any portion thereof, and real property or any portion thereof, owned, leased, occupied or controlled by the city. For those who don't know, Australia has some of the most draconian anti-gun laws on the planet. ARTICLE I. It shall be unlawful for any person to fire, discharge or shoot, or cause to be fired or shot any handgun, BB gun, air rifle, air gun, pellet gun, bow, firearm, rifle, shotgun, automatic rifle, revolver, pistol or any other device designed for the purpose of firing or discharging a shell, cartridge, or any other solid or compact substance, whether propelled by burning, fire, explosion, compressed air, compressed gas, or mechanical springs, regardless if the object or substance is blank or live ammunition within the corporate limits of the city; provided however, this section shall not apply to persons who discharge, shoot or fire a pistol, rifle or any other device capable of discharging a solid projectile by mechanical springs as long as the person is within the legal boundaries of their own property and the projectile does not exit outside the boundaries of said property. No. (a)It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge 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 shots, pellets or any solid object over any easement, street, alley, park, road, highway, right-of-way or over the private property line of someone other than his own without the written consent of such person, and provided such discharge does not violate any laws of the state. Discharge of firearms. In a manner not reasonably expected to cause a projectile to cross the boundary of the tract; or. Firearms. 767, 2, 3, 9-18-91; Ord. The word firearms as used in this section shall mean any type of gun, rifle, shotgun, revolver, pistol, bb gun or pellet gun which is used or may be used for the firing of a bullet or pellet or pellets caused from the explosion of any type of powder or explosives or any type of mechanical device used for the firing of a bullet or pellet. No. (b)It shall be unlawful for any person to give, lend or otherwise transfer any air gun to any person under eighteen (18) years of age, except where the relationship of parent and child, guardian and ward or adult instructor and pupil exists between such person and the person under eighteen (18) years of age.(Ord. (d)Any person violating the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by fine in accordance with the general penalty provision found in Section 1.106 of this code. From a young age Gordon was inspired by the sight of airplanes and movies like top gun but never realistically considered becoming a pilot. The first thing to understand is that air rifles are not legally considered firearms by the US government. 2008-04-17-0317, 3, 4-17-08)Editors noteOrd. Firing BB guns and air rifles.Sec. It shall be unlawful for any person, except any law enforcement officer or animal control officers in the discharge of their duties and persons in defense of life or property, to fire or discharge a firearm or an air gun of any description within the corporate limits of the city. Air guns. IN GENERAL Conroe, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. (b)Affirmative defenses. 712, 2, 3, 7-3-90; Ord. (Code 1977, 12-8; Ord. Chapter 14 MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES Waco, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. Possession alone is carrying for the purpose of this rule, no transporting of the weapon is necessary. (Code 1968, 14-12; Ord. Discharged on a tract of land of 50 acres or more;b. (Code 1982, 18-2; Ord. ARTICLE II. No. IN GENERAL Forest Hill, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. Purpose.This article is adopted so that the city may promote the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare within the city through the regulation of the discharge of firearms, air guns, and other weapons. (a)Penalty for discharging certain weapons. This section shall not apply, however, to persons discharging guns, rifles, pistols, or firearms on premises duly licensed as a pistol or rifle range by the city. 79-512, 4, 1-23-79). WEAPONS Murphy, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. DIVISION 2. Use and/or possession of firearms. This section shall not prohibit the firing of BB guns. 20-2. 7.503. 28.436(41) ARTICLE VII. Content of this site copyright Texas Parks and Wildlife Department unless otherwise noted. (Code 1985, 21-72; Code 2000, 70-122). ARTICLE 7.400 DISCHARGING OF GUNS AND PISTOLS Spring Valley Village, Texas Code of OrdinancesARTICLE 7.400 DISCHARGING OF GUNS AND PISTOLS [4](a)It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any gun or pistol within the corporate limits of the City of Spring Valley, except as hereinafter provided. This section shall not apply to police officers while in the performance of their official duties or while participating in firearm qualification.(d)Penalty. 29-44. Firing certain guns.Sec. 46-1. Posted on Mar 6, 2017. 14; itinerant vendors, 18-31 et seq. (2)Such person was exercising a right conferred by law, including but not limited to the making of a lawful arrest, the lawful prevention of a crime, or the lawful exercise of the right of self-defense. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a class C misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in any sum not to exceed $500.00. 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