CHAPTER 132: Weapons
§ 132.01 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AIRGUN. Any weapon or instrument discharging a pellet or other projectile by which the propelling force is a spring or air or gasses or vapors compressed by mechanical power and including, without limitation, air rifles or pistols, pellet guns, and B-B guns.
FIREARM. Any weapon that is capable of or designed to or that may readily be converted to expel a projectile by means of an explosion. (I.C. 35-47-1-5)
(Ord. 15, passed 2-4-98)
§ 132.02 UNLAWFUL DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS.
(A) No person shall fire or discharge a firearm within the corporate limits of the town.
(B) No person shall fire or discharge an airgun within the corporate limits of the town.
(C) No person under the age of 18 years shall carry or have in his possession any firearm or airgun along, in, or on any public place within the corporate limits of the town.
(Ord. 15, passed 2-4-98) Penalty, see § 132.99
§ 132.03 EXEMPTIONS.
(A) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to law enforcement officers while acting in the line of duty.
(B) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any person defending him/her self against deadly force as defined in Indiana State Law.
(Ord. 15, passed 2-4-98)
§ 132.99 PENALTY.
Any person violating this chapter shall be guilty of committing a Class C misdemeanor and punished according to § 10.99.
(Ord. 15, passed 2-4-98)