3786, 1, 5-21-85; Ord. AIR GUNS Irving, Texas Code of OrdinancesARTICLE II. (b)No person, other than a licensed police officer, acting within the course and scope of his duties as a police officer, shall discharge, or cause to be discharged, within the corporate limits of the city, any air rifle, air gun or air pistol of any kind or description, by whatever name it is known, which 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 greater than 50 feet. No. 2000-005, 1, 1-24-2000)State law reference Authority of municipality to regulate the discharge of firearms, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code 217.003. Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners originally approved limited use of air guns and air bows in March, but have decided to take a second look May 24 at a public meeting in Lubbock. 50-1. (C)Any peace officer is hereby authorized to pick up or otherwise take possession of for evidence any gun, pistol, air rifle, air pistol, or firearm of any kind, discharged in violation of this article. 225, 2)Sec. 62-2. DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS Manvel, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. (3) In any activity or by any person considered within the class of exemptions applicable under state statutes; (4) In exhibitions of charitable contests conducted under conditions and supervision approved by the city council after application has been made to the city and permit has been issued;(5) By duly qualified and commissioned peace officers in the performance of the official duties of their office; or(6) For the protection of a person or property in or about his home in accordance with the laws of the state. 93-1087, III, 10-25-1993). (3) It shall be unlawful for any person under 17 years of age to possess a facsimile firearm in a public place within the corporate limits of the city. SameExceptions from provisions.The provisions of section 15-6 shall not apply to:(1)Peace officers, and security officers commissioned by the state;(2)Gunsmiths discharging firearms brought to them for repairs;(3)Discharge of guns or pistols for training purposes with the permission and at a place approved by the chief of police; or(4)Shooting in galleries licensed by the city; or(5)Discharge of any air rifle or any firearm with the advance written permission of the chief of police or a designated representative upon a finding that such discharge serves the general health, safety, welfare and education of the community and that such discharge can occur safely.(Ord. 42-94. (Ord. IN GENERAL Princeton, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. (a)Prohibited activities. 1486, 1, 7-23-90)State law reference For similar provisions, see V.T.C.A., Penal Code 42.01. No. 12-19. No. 2013-21, 2, 7-1-2013)Cross reference Offenses and miscellaneous provisions, ch. State Air-gun law reference-Act 10 of 1952-State Air-gun law reference- 752.891 Use or possession of BB handgun by minor. 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. 130.02. (1) To police officers while in the performance of their official duties. A violation of section 54-31 by any child under 18 years of age shall be prima facie evidence of the guilt of the parent or other person having legal control or custody of such child. 82-5. ARTICLE I. It is additionally a defense to prosecution under subsection (b) or (d) that the actor had taken reasonable precautions under the attendant circumstances to ensure that a child would not have the ability to obtain access to the firearm or an air rifle without supervision. Discharge of firearms, air guns, etc. No. No. Shooting into park areas from beyond park boundaries is forbidden. Prohibited Conduct. IN GENERAL Roma, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. Firearms banned in city parks, at public meetings of the city, county or other governmental bodies, parades, and official political meetings(b)The carrying of firearms, air rifles, bows, slingshots, or other weapons of any type in a city park and the lands adjacent thereto, and at political rallies, public meetings of the city, county or other governmental bodies, parades, and official political meetings, are expressly prohibited. However, you must be at least 18 or even 21 years old to legally buy a pellet gun. hunt in state and/or national parks or refuges except during scheduled hunts or under other special . 50-91. ARTICLE I. 70-51. IN GENERAL Clute, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. (b)It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any air gun or air rifle or BB gun, of any description, within the corporate limits of the city. IN GENERAL Venus, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. 62-31. IN GENERAL Jasper, Texas Code of OrdinancesCross reference Discharge of firearm prohibited, 17-2; firing of BB guns, etc., prohibited, 17-3. "In Illinois, air guns are no longer considered as firearms effective on July 13 2012. 36-4. $89.99. (Code 1961, 21.01.08; Ord. 315, 1, 8-4-1959)State law reference Municipality may regulate discharge of firearms, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code 229.001(b)(2). 24-19. (9) "Machine gun" means any firearm that is capable of shooting more than two shots automatically, without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger. 2006-06-076, 2, 6-20-2006; Ord. BB gun, pellet gun, air rifle, spring gun. 10-100. . *(State laws & city-wide ordinances may apply throughout County). 16-11. 1933, Art. (b)Allowing access by a child. SKEET CLUBS; SHOOTING GALLERIES; BB GUN AND TRAP RANGES Deer Park, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. Chapter 12.08 PARKS Anthony, Texas Code of Ordinances, 12.08.060 Dangerous amusements.No person shall have within any town park or playground any firearm, air rifle, spring gun, bow for shooting arrows, or other instrument capable of throwing a projectile or throw any stone, hard ball, model airplane, or other object likely to inflict injury; or drive any golf ball; or roller-skate. Weapons and firearms. Discharge unlawful.It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person to fire off or discharge any gun, pistol, rifle or other firearm of any description within the corporate limits of the city. You can see that a pellet or BB gun is considered a replica firearm in section 31-16, but the offense to discharge is related to a firearm. (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. It is unlawful and an offense for any person to fire or shoot or cause to be fired or shot, any firearm, as that term is defined in this chapter, including any rifle, shotgun, automatic rifle, handgun, air rifle, BB gun, pellet gun or any weapon designed for the purpose of firing or discharging any shell or cartridge, whether such is blank or live, in any place within the corporate limits of the city, except as otherwise permitted for self-defense or other purposes under the laws of the state, or by the exceptions hereinafter set forth in this chapter.(Ord. Regulation of firearms.A.Discharging firearms unlawful. 10, 1, 9-17-62), ARTICLE III. Therefore, the requirements to own one are different. (a)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. (a)For the purpose of this section, a firearm is defined as 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. Provided, however, that if the city health officer or the director of the animal shelter determines that a particular concentration of birds is constituting either a nuisance or a health hazard, then such birds may be trapped or otherwise eliminated without such activity constituting a molesting of such birds or any other violation of this Section or any other Section of this Code.(Ord. 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. (a)The prohibition of the discharge of firearms shall not apply to areas in the citys extraterritorial jurisdiction or area annexed by the city after September 1, 1981, if the firearm or weapon is:(1)A shotgun, air rifle, pistol, or BB gun discharged:a.On a tract of land ten acres or more;b.More than 150 feet from a residence or occupied building located on another property; andc.In a manner not reasonably expected to cause a projectile to cross the boundary of the tract; or(2)A center fire or rim fire rifle or pistol of any caliber discharged:a.On a tract of land 50 acres or more;b.More than 300 feet from a residence or occupied building located on another property; andc.In a manner not reasonably expected to cause a projectile to cross the boundary of the tract; or(b)The prohibition of the discharge of firearms shall not apply on property owned by the United States, State of Texas, or a political subdivision of this state, where the discharge is conducted by an official, employee, or agent of such entity in the course and scope of his or her official duties or where conducted pursuant to an officially sanctioned wildlife management program. 79-512, 4, 1-23-79). OCGA 16-11-131 (a) prohibits the possession of a firearm by a felon or a first offender probationer. (a)Subject to the exceptions set forth in this article, it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge, or cause to be discharged, any firearm at any place within the city limits. (Code 2003, 15.004), ARTICLE II. No. The section breaks it down as follows, property that is: 10-50 acres - one can shoot shotguns, air rifles/pistols, and bb guns. 365, 3, 6-25-73). No. These nonpowder guns can be dangerous weapons if used improperly. For the purposes of this section, the following terms, words, and the derivations thereof shall have the meanings given herein:Facsimile firearm. Discharging firearms, air guns, similar weapons, capable of propelling objects more than 50 feet. FIREARMS Childress, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. of energy). No. 54; traffic and vehicles, ch. (B) Offenses. 02-M-19, 1, 9-17-2002), ARTICLE I. No person shall use firearms, including air gun, or other weapon potentially harmful to wildlife or humans to pursue or hunt any animal within the corporate limits of Mount Vernon. 1, 4-20-67). 1965-3, 1, 3-16-1965; Ord. 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. ARTICLE III. These rules and regulations were compiled to the best of my ability. Both kinds of air gun can have one of three means of propulsion: a spring-piston mechanism, high-pressure compressed air or a CO2 canister. WEAPONS Nacogdoches, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. ARTICLE X. MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES Sugar Land, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. View: 48 96 144 | 146 Products. FEES, RULES AND REGULATIONS Kaufman, Texas Code of Ordinances. (b) For purposes of this section, a 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. . This provision does not apply to a certified peace officer in the course of his duty. If you'. 58-5)State law reference Regulation of discharge of weapon, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code 229.002. 19-16. ARTICLE II. IN GENERAL Early, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. RULE 15. Discharging and carrying firearms and projectile weapons. Nothing in subsection (a) shall apply, however, to persons discharging guns, rifles, pistols, or firearms on premises duly licensed as a pistol or rifle range by the city.ARTICLE III. (b)Application of section. Const. For the purpose of this article, the term shall also include any explosive weapon(s).Replica or facsimile of a firearm. 19.5-42. 13-2. 44-32. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETYDIVISION 1. In this article:Air rifle means a gun that uses compressed air, gas or a compressed spring to launch a projectile of any kind and includes a BB gun.Bow means a weapon consisting of a curved, flexible strip of material, strung taut from end to end and used to launch arrows.Crossbow means a weapon consisting of a bow fixed crosswise on a stock, with grooves on the stock to direct an arrow, bolt or other projectiles.Firearm means a firearm as defined by the Texas Penal Code, as amended.Range means any public or private facility at which firearm, bow or crossbow training or practice, or both, is regularly conducted under controlled circumstances. 78-13, 13, 5-1-1978)State law reference Authority to regulate use of firearms, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code 229.001; discharging firearms in public place, V.T.C.A., Penal Code 42.01(8). No. A man who federal agents say tried to board a plane in New Jersey with three guns, including a semi-automatic rifle, and a fake law . (Code 1972, 13-18). 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. 229-80, 1, 7-28-80). This section shall not prohibit the firing of BB guns. Not even in California. Yes, an air rifle is not considered a firearm by Texas or federal laws. Alligator, game animals, furbearers, squirrels, and non-migratory game birds (except Eastern Turkey) may be hunted with air guns and arrow guns provided: Air guns and arrow guns function much differently than centerfire rifles or shotguns most hunters have traditionally used to hunt game birds and animals. (a) No person shall discharge any firearm, rifle, CO2 gun, air gun, BB gun or slingshot within the city. 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 at a velocity of 300 feet per second or any greater velocity. ARTICLE IV. No. 081103-A, 8-11-2003)State law reference Municipal authority to regulate discharge of firearms, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code 229.002; discharge of firearm as disorderly conduct, V.T.C.A., Penal Code 42.01. (Code 1981, 14-3, 14-4; Ord. 50-51. 225, 4)Chapter 24 OFFENSESMISCELLANEOUS Irving, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. (Ordinance 19, Book II, adopted 6-15-59)ARTICLE 1.2100 RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CITY GREENSPACE Spring Valley Village, Texas Code of Ordinances 1.2103 RegulationsIt shall be unlawful for any person to:(q)Possess or use an air gun or paint gun in the greenspace. 24-3. These types of weapons are in a special category under Texas and federal law because the legal definitions of "firearm" specifically exclude certain antique firearms. 13-2-30. Such target shooting is supervised by an adult at all times; andc. Legal Penalties. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:Air gun means any device designed, made or adapted to expel a projectile through a barrel by using the energy or force generated by the release of a spring, compressed gases or air. ARTICLE IV. USE REGULATIONS Friendswood, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. 14-7. 65, 1-21-13; Ord. 15-61. Generally, air rifles are considered firearms if they can fire a projectile at a velocity of 600 feet per second or greater. Shooting into park areas from beyond park boundaries is forbidden.Cross reference Weapons and incendiary items, 62-61 et seq.ARTICLE II. Chapter 9.20 WEAPONS Benbrook, Texas Code of Ordinances9.20.010 Prohibited acts. 28.436(41) ARTICLE VII. Violations.Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article or fails to comply therewith or with any of the requirements thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for each separate offense. Should said application be disapproved, the chief of police shall also notify the applicant by letter. Discharging air-operated arms.It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any air gun or air rifle or B gun, of any description, within the city. (b)It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, discharge or bring into a public park any gun, which discharges a bullet, missile or paintball by means of compressed air, gas propellant, or any gun discharging a bullet, missile or paintball by means of a spring. Such a person shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $200.00. 136, 1, 2-14-1947; Ord. No. Former 14-7 title pertained to similar subject matter.Cross reference Similar prohibition on Lake Daniel grounds, 15-27; prohibited at sanitary landfill, 10-43. Firearms and similar weaponsDefinition.As used in sections 15-2 and 15-3 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, including but not limited to a rifle, pistol, shotgun, air rifle, pellet gun, BB gun, air gun.(Ord. 54-1. (Code 1965, 16-4). Firearms and facsimile firearms regulated; defenses. 13-1. 3-3. If approved again by commissioners, the use of air guns and air bows will go into affect for the 2018-19 hunting seasons. (c)The provisions of the two (2) preceding subsections shall not apply to any peace officer in the discharge of his official duty or to gun clubs or other qualified organizations or individuals who have first been issued a permit for the use of guns within the city limits by the Chief of Police of Portland, Texas.(Ord. The first thing to understand is that air rifles are not legally considered firearms by the US government. It shall also be unlawful for any parent or those in charge of or charged with the duty of the custody of minor children to permit such children to fire or discharge any firearms within the city.(c)Exceptions. IN GENERAL Jacksonville, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. (b)Discharge of firearms within an area of the city limits existing or annexed prior to September 1, 1981. Const. ARTICLE I. Shooting into, out of or in park areas is prohibited. No. IN GENERAL Grapevine, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. It also defines firearms and other types of weapons. 82; floods, ch. 2-7-33. (Code 1984, 9-3-1; Code 1993, 130.15; Ord. Sections 46.02 and 46.04 of the Texas Penal Code describe unlawful carry and possession of a firearm. Such head of the family shall be responsible for any violation of this section and for any damages that might be caused as a result of the discharging of such guns or weapons upon such property.(Ord. 772, II, 2-22-1996)State law reference Authority for municipal regulation of firearms, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code 229.001. 10-1, 1, 1-4-10)Editors noteOrd. (Code 1975, 17-12; Code 1988, 17-5). No. Discharging firearms; penalty. No person shall possess, fire, or discharge a device capable of propelling a projectile, including without limitation, any air gun, air pistol, paintball guns or devices, bow and arrow, cross bow, or sling shot in a public park. CHAPTER 11. Shooting into park areas from beyond park boundaries is forbidden.Cross reference Weapons and incendiary items, 62-61 et seq. (d)Discharge of compressed fluid pistols, air guns, and bows and arrows across public property or property of another. The information on this article should not constitute as legal advice. FIREARMS McGregor, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. (Code 1975, 15-5)State law reference Discharge of firearms V.T.C.A., Local Government Code 229.001, V.T.C.A., Penal Code 42.01(a)(9); fireworks, V.T.C.A., Occupations Code 2154.001 et seq.ARTICLE I. ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Bryan, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. Unlawful to fire. (3) This section shall not apply to any sporting event where starter guns are used, providing that the office of the chief of police shall be notified, in writing, 48 hours prior to such sporting event. Any gun, rifle or pistol, by whatever name known, which is designed to expel a projectile by the action of compressed air or gas, or by the action of a spring or elastic, but does not mean a firearm.Chapter 14 PARKS AND RECREATION The Colony, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. 66-8, 1, 2, 11-22-66), ARTICLE I. Before purchasing an air gun or arrow gun, a hunter should check the specifications to ensure they meet minimum caliber and muzzle velocity or muzzle energy requirements as listed in the Outdoor Annual. It really turns on how the BB Gun is used and whether it causes damage to private property. Must be fired during legal hunting season by one properly licensed for hunting in the state;c. Must be fired by an adult or a minor under the direct visual supervision of an adult;d. Must be fired from private property owned or legally occupied by the adult hunter or a supervisor of the hunting minor;e. The property on which the discharge occurs must be no less than 25 acres in size;f. The discharge shall not be closer than 300 feet from a public road, public right-of-way, or property line of another or any dwelling; andg. This section shall not apply to law enforcement officers in the discharge of their duties, nor to these user authorized by the zoning ordinance. ARTICLE II. It is a defense to prosecution under this section if the person charged with doing one of the acts prohibited herein was in the actual discharge of his official duties as a peace officer or member of the armed forces or National Guard or was justified in committing the act under the penal laws of the state in defending life or property.(Ord. (Code 1968, 19-3.1; Ord. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or shoot, within the corporate limits of the city, any air gun, 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 of any kind, or any solid object. 14-4. 54-115. (Code 1966, 20-24(a)ARTICLE III. gun, pellet gun, or similar instrument. ARTICLE I. 96-004, 2, 2-27-1996)ARTICLE I. (1962 Code, 6-4-16-4-3; Ord. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. IN GENERAL Princeton, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. 95-8-41, I, 8-28-95; Ord. (a)Penalty for discharging certain weapons. art. No. 56, 6-7-1957), DIVISION 1. Discharging firearms or air-guns on private property.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, by means of compressed air, compressed gas, springs or any other means, that is capable of discharging shots, pellets or any solid object on private property. *(State laws & city-wide ordinances may apply throughout County). (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. Arrows or bolts used with an arrow gun must conform to the same standards for projectiles for archery. For purposes of this section, a Taser type of weapon is considered a firearm. 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