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6.08 Dangerous Weapons and Firearms#
6.08.010 - Definitions#
For purposes of this Chapter the terms "Dangerous Weapons" and "Firearm(s)" shall have that meaning given it in Utah Code § 76-10-501.
6.08.020 - Maintaining Dangerous Weapons or Firearms#
In order to provide for the emergency management and civil defense of the Town and protect the safety, security and general welfare of the Town and its inhabitants it shall be legal for persons possess and maintain Dangerous Weapons or Firearms within the Town as long as they comply with all provisions of Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 5 of the Utah Code except for those provisions which refer to or incorporate further regulation by federal laws of the United States.
6.08.030 - Discharge of Firearms Within Town Limits#
A person may discharge a Deadly Weapon or Firearm within the municipal boundaries of the Town in the following instances: A.
When a person reasonably believes it's necessary to defend himself, herself or others against the imminent use of unlawful force or to prevent the commission of a Forcible Felony as defined by Utah Code § 76-2-402, including, but not limited to, arson, burglary or robbery as well as defense of one's habitation pursuant to Utah Code § 76-2-405 and one's property pursuant to Utah Code § 76-2-407.
B.
With written permission of a property owner as long as the discharge is not within 600 feet of; or in the direction of:
1.
A house, dwelling, or any other building; or
2.
Any structure in which a domestic animal is kept or fed, including a barn, poultry yard, corral, feeding pen, or stockyard.
C.
To put down an animal owned by the property owner.
6.08.040 - Exceptions#
A person may not discharge any kind of Dangerous Weapon or Firearm: A.
From an automobile or other vehicle;
B.
From, upon, or across any highway or public road;
C.
At any road signs placed upon any highways or road of the State of Utah, Washington County or the Town;
D.
At any communications equipment or property of public utilities including facilities, lines, poles, or devices of transmission or distribution; at railroad equipment or facilities including any sign or signal; or
E.
Within Utah State, Washington County, or Town park buildings, designated camp or picnic sites, overlooks, golf courses, boat ramps, and developed beaches;
F.
Subsections A through E above do not apply to a person who is performing official duties as provided in Utah Code §§ 23-20-1.5 and 76-10-523(l)(a) thru (e) and as otherwise provided by law.
6.08.050 - Violations#
A violation of any provision of VMC 6.08.040, is a class B misdemeanor.