§ 16-42. Firearms—Definition.  


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  • (a)

    Whenever used in this Code, the word "firearm" shall include the following:

    (1)

    Any small arms weapon, including, but not limited to a rifle, shotgun, pistol, or revolver, which fires a projectile which is propelled by gunpowder;

    (2)

    Any bb gun or pellet gun, with the exception of toy type guns which shoot non-metallic projectiles at a velocity which is not great enough to penetrate human skin.

(Ord. No. 1298 , § 1, 8-11-15)