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Sec. 38-112. - Definitions.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Jamestown, RI.

Local law · Updated April 21, 2025 · 1,225 sections

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The following definitions shall have the following meanings for the purposes of this chapter:

Discharge means the operation of a firearm as to cause the ignition of the powder charge with or without the expulsion of a projectile from the firearm.

Firearm includes any machine gun, pistol, rifle, or other instrument from which steel or metal projectiles are propelled, or which may readily be converted to expel a projectile, except crossbows, recurve, compound, or longbows, and except instruments propelling projectiles which are designed or normally used for a primary purpose other than as a weapon. The frame or receiver of the weapon shall be construed as a firearm under the provisions of this section.

Recreational target range means a non-commercial target range which may be located indoors or outdoors to practice the discharge of weapons aimed at a target.

(Ord. of 4-10-2017, § 1(Exh. A))