Richmond |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 19. OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS |
Article VII. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY |
Division 2. WEAPONS |
§ 19-327. Willfully discharging firearms.
If any person willfully discharges or causes to be discharged any firearm anywhere within the City limits, such person shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. However, this section shall not apply to the discharge of firearms:
(1)
By any law enforcement officer in the performance of official duties;
(2)
By any person whose willful act is otherwise justifiable or excusable at law in the protection of such person's life or is otherwise specifically authorized by law;
(3)
By any law enforcement officer or military personnel as part of authorized training, a funeral, a non-holiday salute or in commemoration of any State holiday;
(4)
When using blank cartridges as part of a theatrical performance or sporting event; or
(5)
For the killing of deer, pursuant to Code of Virginia, § 29.1-529, on land of at least five acres that is zoned for agricultural use.
(Code 1993, § 20-147; Code 2004, § 66-342; Ord. No. 2012-55-39, § 1, 4-23-2012)
State Law reference— Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-280.
(Code 1993, § 20-147; Code 2004, § 66-342; Ord. No. 2012-55-39, § 1, 4-23-2012)
State law reference
Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-280.