§ 130.01. Discharge of firearms.

(A)

It shall be unlawful to use, hunt with or discharge within the corporate limits of the town any shotgun, rifle, pistol or other firearm except for the purposes and in the manner set forth herein. As used herein the term firearm shall not include a pellet gun, air rifle, BB gun or similar gun having or using a mechanism or device to project a missile by a compressed air or mechanical action with less than deadly force.

(B)

The use or discharge of a shotgun, rifle, pistol or other firearm shall not be unlawful when used in the defense of person or property or when used or discharged pursuant to lawful directions of law enforcement officers, or when possessed, used or discharged by law enforcement officers, or when possessed, used or discharged by law enforcement officers pursuant to their lawful duties. Additionally, the use or discharge of a shotgun, rifle, pistol or other firearm shall not be unlawful when used in a drama, play, contest, historic re-enactment or other events and activities so long as a permit has been obtained from the police department for the use of the firearm at the time in question and for the purpose stated in the permit.

(1992 Code, § 13-1; Ord. passed 12-9-1985)

State law reference

Regulation of weapons, see G.S. 160A-174, 160A-189, 160A-190.

Cross reference

Penalty, see § 10.99.