§ 26-58. Discharging weapons.

(a)

No person shall, within the limits of the city, fire or discharge any air gun, BB gun, pellet gun, dart gun, gas operated gun, spring gun or other similar gun or instrument.

(b)

The prohibition of subsection (a) shall not apply to the use of any such gun or instrument by:

(1)

A law enforcement officer or other duly authorized public official or employee in the performance of any official duty;

(2)

Licensed shooting galleries;

(3)

Any person to whom a license, permit or authorization is issued by the chief of police for the use of such gun or instrument for a valid and proper purpose and for use in a manner not likely to harm any person, animal or property; or

(4)

Any person when used only for the necessary protection of property, habitation, or person in a manner authorized by the laws of the state or under or within rights guaranteed by the constitution of the state or the United States.

(c)

Every person convicted of a violation of this section shall forfeit to the city such gun or instrument so fired or discharged.

(Ord. No. 206 (N.S.), § 1)

State law reference

Weapons, A.R.S. § 13-3101 et seq.