Title
Ordinance to Amend and Reenact the City Code of the City of Hampton, Virginia by Amending Chapter 40, Article II Entitled, “Firearms, Air Guns, Spring Guns and Similar Implements,” by: Adding Section 40-15 to Include Definitions of Firearm and Pneumatic Gun; Amending Section 40-16 to Provide a Requirement that Minors Obey All Laws and Regulations Pertaining to the Use of Pneumatic Guns; Amending Section 40-17 and 40-18 to Clarify Penalties for Discharge of a Firearm or a Pneumatic Gun; Adding Section 40-19 to Regulate the Transportation of Loaded Shotguns and Rifles; and Amending Sections 40-20 and 40-22 to otherwise Bring the Article into Compliance with Amendments to the Virginia Code
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
This ordinance amendment brings the City’s Firearms Ordinance into compliance with the Virginia Code, as well as adds a prohibition of transporting loaded shotguns and rifles in a vehicle, on public roads within the city. This latter provision is punishable, pursuant to Virginia Code, by a fine of not more than $100, and, also pursuant to Virginia Code, cannot become effective until May 1st following its adoption.
Discussion:
This is at the recommendation of Chief Sult.
Impact:
This will amend the City Code in compliance with Chief Sult's request.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approval of the Ordinance (no public hearing required).
Body
Chapter 40 - WEAPONS
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ARTICLE II. - FIREARMS, AND PNEUMATIC GUNS
Sec. 40-15. - Definitions.
Firearm. Any weapon that will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel single or multiple projectiles by the action of an explosion of a combustible material.
Pneumatic gun. Any implement, designed as a gun that will expel a BB or a pellet by action of pneumatic pressure. This term includes a paintball gun that expels by action of pneumatic pressure plastic balls filled with paint for the purpose of marking the point of impact, but does not include a pneumatic nail gun or other tool when us...
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