No. No. (c)Discharge of compressed fluid pistols, air pistols, air guns, air rifles, and bows and arrows regulated. Texas: Allows airsoft guns to be purchased, but most cities permit ARTICLE II. 62-2. (Prior Code, 11-1; Code 2004, 130.01(B); Ord. According to Section 22.05 of the Texas Penal Code, engaging in deadly conduct with a firearm is considered a felony of the third degree. CHAPTER 11. CITY PARKS Southlake, Texas Code of Ordinances12-32. Recreational activities.No person in a park shall:(3)Hunting and firearms. For purposes of this section, the term cannon cracker means any combustible package more than two inches long and more than one inch through. FIREARMS White Settlement, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. The city council may grant a permit, after a public hearing based upon specific plans submitted to it, for indoor rifle and pistol ranges for instruction and target practice, provided use of same is limited to .22 caliber ammunition, is fully enclosed, is insulated against sound, incorporates approved safety features, and is operated only with a qualified instructor or range officer in attendance. ARTICLE II. 15-1. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) provides this information about traveling on airplanes with firearms and ammunition. 1, 17; Code 1999, 58-1; Ord. 50-51. DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS White Oak, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. (b)It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm, with the exception of a bow and arrow, within an area of the city limits annexed prior to September 1, 1981; provided, that this section shall not be so construed as to prohibit the discharge of firearms on premises owned or operated by any branch of the armed services of the United States government, Texas National Guard, Texas State Guard or any responsible organization existing for the purpose of operating and maintaining a rifle or pistol firing range, provided such discharge is in the course of the regular functions and course of training of such branch of the armed services of the United States government, Texas National Guard, Texas State Guard or such other organization, and provided that such branch of the armed services or other organization has secured and holds a permit from the city council so to do on the premises involved. (d)Allowing discharge of air rifles. The firing, shooting, setting off or discharging of any firearm, air gun, pellet gun, spring gun, zip gun or other such weapon is prohibited within the city, except:(1)By action of official and/or duly authorized police and peace officers engaged in the performance of duty or training; or(2)By other persons in the time, place and manner expressly authorized by the city council under the terms of any specific use permit issued pursuant to the terms of the comprehensive zoning code of the city, chapter 94(Code 1974, 11-13, 11-14)DIVISION 3. 70-3. The term relation in ascending line, as used in this subsection, is restricted to a mother or father, and includes a natural parent, adoptive parent or step parent. The information on this article should not constitute as legal advice. Shooting into park areas from beyond park boundaries is forbidden. No. Also exempt is the firing of CO2 or other compressed gas tank rifles or pistols on supervised paintball courses occupying at least three acres of land. Air guns and BB guns are considered arms and firearms under the definitions provided by the Texas State Parks Department. Texas allows Airsoft guns to be owned but most cities require that the Airsoft guns be discharged only while outside city limits. (c)This section shall not be applicable to the discharge of firearms or weapons as permitted by V.T.C.A., Government Code 229.002. The receipt shall have printed notice thereon that such property may be reclaimed by the parent or person having legal custody of such child at the city police station or city hall. It shall be unlawful for any person to fire any gun or weapon which discharges a bullet, pellet or missile by means of compressed air or compressed gas, or to fire any gun or weapon capable of propelling or discharging a bullet, pellet, or missile by means of a spring. ARTICLE I. 081103-A, 8-11-2003)State law reference Municipal authority to regulate discharge of firearms, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code 229.002; discharge of firearm as disorderly conduct, V.T.C.A., Penal Code 42.01. Above all, hunters should strive to take ethical shots which will greatly reduce chances of wounding loss. Apply Filters. 50-3. Definitions.For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:Firearm means a weapon capable of discharging a projectile by means of an explosive charge, including without limitation a rifle, pistol, shotgun or any other type of gun; but not including an air pistol or air rifle incapable of discharging a projectile at a muzzle speed in excess of 300 feet per second. No. Thus, all laws that govern firearms and other dangerous weapons also apply to airsoft and air guns. Possession of firearms by minors.It shall be unlawful for any minor to have in his possession or carry on his person, except within the minors domicile, a revolver, rifle, shotgun or any firearm which is of either air compression or percussion nature unless such minor is accompanied and supervised by a parent, guardian or responsible adult. 7, 6.00; Ord. IN GENERAL Sonora, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. (2)Firearm means any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning substance or any device readily convertible to that use. (Code 1986, 15-2). 24-15. 36-8. 42-31. Definitions.For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:Air gun. Is a 22 air rifle considered a firearm . 527, 1, 1-15-91)ARTICLE II. No. 82-41. ; furnishing to minors.It shall be unlawful for any person within the city to sell to, give to, allow access to, or place in the possession of, any person under the age of 17 years, any firearm or toy gun capable of exploding and discharging any percussion cap or blank cartridge, or any other device of any description, capable of exploding and discharging any percussion cap or blank cartridge of any description.(Ord. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a peace officer in the discharge of his duties, to discharge any gun, pistol or firearm of any kind, or discharge an air rifle or air pistol of any description, by whatever name known, within the corporate limits of the city. (g)Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in section 1-15.(Ord. No. LicenseRequired; application; fee; duration. 712, 2, 3, 7-3-90; Ord. IN GENERAL Graham, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. IN GENERAL Richland Hills, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. No. 50-91. Texas does have reasonable rules in place, but its gun friendliness extends pretty generously to pellet and BB guns as well. No. For the purpose of this sub article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:Air rifle or air pistol. (Prior code 19-4). ARTICLE IV. Under Texas Penal Code Chapter 46, air rifles are classified as firearms, and it is illegal for felons to own, carry, or possess firearms in Texas. ARTICLE I. (C)Any peace officer is hereby authorized to pick up or otherwise take possession of for evidence any gun, pistol, air rifle, air pistol, or firearm of any kind, discharged in violation of this article. ARTICLE I. ARTICLE II. 50-91. 14-6. (f)The term bow and arrow, as used in this Code, shall have the same meaning as intended, defined or construed under V.T.C.A., Local Government Code ch. 976, 13, 3-29-94). (a)It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any gun, pistol or other firearm, or any air rifle or air pistol, of any description, within the corporate boundaries of the city. No. Definitions.The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:Air gun. (b)No person shall set up tents, shacks, or any other temporary shelter for the purpose of overnight camping, nor leave on Bringle Lake property after closing hours, any moveable structure or special vehicle to be used for such purposes, such as house trailer, camp trailer, camp wagon, or the like.(Ord. No. 58-33. (b)It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, discharge or bring into a public park any gun, which discharges a bullet, missile or paintball by means of compressed air, gas propellant, or any gun discharging a bullet, missile or paintball by means of a spring. 1017, 1, 2-12-70). No. Weapons include but are not limited to the following: rifle, shotgun, handgun, air rifle, pellet gun, longbow, cross bow, sling shot, blow gun, or dart gun. 411, subch. Any such property seized shall be delivered by the officer to such city office. Shot placement into vital organs (heart, lungs) is also critical in order to minimize wounding loss since cause of death from air guns and arrow guns would be more similar to archery or historic muzzleloader equipment rather than that of a centerfire rifle. OFFENSES INVOLVING PUBLIC SAFETY Addison, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. 24-14. ARTICLE I. ARTICLE I. of energy). 34-1. WEAPONS Bedford, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. PROTECTION OF PERSON AND PROPERTY Universal City, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. Discharge of firearms and projectile weapons.It shall be unlawful to discharge, or cause to be discharged any firearm, or projectile weapon within the city limits.(Ord. No person shall conduct or participate in public displays of firearms of any kind unless he has first obtained a temporary permit issued by the city manager. No. (a)Discharge prohibited. No. (b) This section shall not apply to the following circumstances:(1) In necessary self-defense of persons or property;(2) A law enforcement officer in necessary performance of his duty;(3) For the purpose of target shooting or practice on a range operated by qualified personnel; qualified personnel shall consist of either a certified firearms safety instructor, rifle or pistol marksmanship instructor certified by the National Rifle Association, or person designated by a rifle or pistol club, public or private school or military agency;(4) For the purpose of target shooting on private premises with air, spring or CO2 operated BB guns, pellet guns or slingshots, provided:a. ; vegetation, ch. Weapons.(a)Definitions. REGULATIONS Euless, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. Being prosecuted and convicted of a third degree felony in Texas can lead to: Incarceration in a Texas state prison for a term of two years or up to 10 years. (c) Any person who shall violate this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided in section 1-14(Code 1967, 17-1.2; Ord. In Texas, an air gun is considered a non-powder gun. SHOOTING AND ARCHERY RANGES Round Rock, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. FIREARMS Needville, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. (Code 1965, 16-4). 70-46. USE REGULATIONS Friendswood, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. 22-18. No. 9A, 1, 2-27-1961)DIVISION 2. IN GENERAL Early, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. 5641, 1, 10-28-86; Ord. It shall likewise hereinafter be unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any air gun or air rifle of any description in, on or across, or near to any public place, park, street or alley within the corporate limits of the city. Definitions.Sec. (b)It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge a BB gun, pellet gun, gun, pistol, rifle, or firearm of any kind within the city limits, except within a properly secured, indoor firearms range, constructed and maintained in accordance with applicable National Rifle Association specifications and standards or upon a range owned and operated by a governmental entity. (b)It shall be unlawful for any person to sell any of the items listed in subsection (a) above or any weapon or device designated for offense or defense or for martial arts such as, but not limited to, throwing stars, throwing knives, nunchakus, studded bracelets, studded gloves or studded partial gloves to any person under the age of eighteen (18) unless such minor is accompanied by and with the express permission of the minors parent or guardian. CONDUCT IN PARKS Sealy, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. A pellet gun is not considered to be a firearm. Unlike guns, BB Guns are legal in Texas in almost every setting. 772, I(c)(e), 2-22-1996). IN GENERAL The Colony, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. 19, 14, 7-14-1970)State law reference Municipality may regulate discharge of firearms, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code 229.001(b)(2). No. This section shall not apply to police officers in the discharge of their duties. FIREARMS Hewitt, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:Air gun means any air gun, air pistol, air rifle, BB gun, pellet gun, spring gun, spring pistol or any other implement that is not a firearm which impels a pellet of hard plastic, steel, lead, or other hard material with a force that reasonably is expected to cause bodily harm. This crime is categorized as a third-degree felony. Unlike a rifle bullet or shotgun cartridge, an air rifle pellet has no explosive charge. 321, 13, 11-20-1980; Ord. The bullet or projectile shall not exit the boundaries of the private property described in subsection (b)(5)e. of this section. IN GENERAL Keller, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. DIVISION 2. Prohibited acts.It shall be unlawful for any person to either perform or permit to be performed any of the following acts:(8)Possess, bring into to discharge in a park any firearm, air- or gas-operated gun, bow, crossbow or other missile-throwing device. 96-004, 2, 2-27-1996)ARTICLE I. Discharge of air guns, air rifles.It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any air gun or air rifle into, on or across any public street, avenue, alley or highway, or in any public place whatsoever or into or at any person, structure or vehicle; provided such shooting or discharging shall not be unlawful if it is done in the necessary and lawful protection of ones person, premises or property unless such shooting or discharge is negligently or recklessly done. It shall also be unlawful for any parent or those in charge of or charged with the duty of the custody of minor children to permit such children to fire or discharge any firearms within the city.(c)Exceptions. Firearms and other guns; discharging across public thoroughfares. 50-92. OFFENSES TO PUBLIC PROPERTY Weatherford, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. (b)Pistol or rifle range exemption. Prohibited acts.It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly do any of the acts specified in this section in or upon any park facility, except as otherwise specifically provided:Weapons. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any gun, pistol, or firearm of any kind or to discharge any air rifle or air pistol of any description whatever by whatever name known either by means of compressed air, compressed gas, pumps, or any other means capable of discharging shots, pellets, or any solid object at any velocity in excess of 300 feet per second, or to discharge any cannon cracker or torpedo on or across any public square, street, or alley within 100 yards of any business house within the city. Discharging firearms or air-guns on private property.It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any gun, pistol or firearm of any kind or to discharge an air rifle or air pistol of any description by whatever name known, by means of compressed air, compressed gas, springs or any other means, that is capable of discharging shots, pellets or any solid object on private property. Each week, Scottsbluff Police Cpl. (Code 1984, 9-2-1, 9-2-2), ARTICLE II. Any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning substance or any device readily convertible to that use, including but not limited to a pistol, revolver, shotgun, sawed-off shotgun, rifle, machine gun, rocket launcher, starter pistol, BB gun, pellet gun, air gun, inoperative firearm, or other firearm. To receive this status the gun must be the equivalent of a big bore air gun that uses .18 caliber or higher ammunition with an FPS of 700 or more. Definitions.Whenever the term firearms is used in this chapter, the term shall mean any instrument used in the propulsion of shot, shell or bullets or other harmful objects by the action of gunpowder exploded within it, or by the action of compressed air within it, or by the power of springs and including what are commonly known as air rifles and BB guns.CHAPTER 5. Unlawful discharge. ARTICLE I. Shooting into, out of or in park areas is prohibited. (Code 1987, ch. A person under the age of 18 years commits an offense if the person discharges an air gun in a public place without being accompanied by an adult. Dangerous weapons; discharge. ARTICLE II. 86-2. B-471, I, 3-9-1989; Ord. Both kinds of air gun can have one of three means of propulsion: a spring-piston mechanism, high-pressure compressed air or a CO2 canister. If you are convicted, you will face up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000. The word firearms as used in this section shall mean any type of gun, rifle, shotgun, revolver, pistol, bb gun or pellet gun which is used or may be used for the firing of a bullet or pellet or pellets caused from the explosion of any type of powder or explosives or any type of mechanical device used for the firing of a bullet or pellet. ARTICLE I. 4-11. ARTICLE II. It is a defense to prosecution under subsection(b), (c), (d) or (e) that:(1)The weapon in question was possessed or discharged upon a range and under the supervision of an adult; or(2)The discharge or possession was justified as provided in chapter 9 of the Penal Code. 10-100. WEAPONS Southlake, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. IN GENERAL Kaufman, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. 78.State law reference Restriction on regulation of sport shooting ranges, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code 250.001. Minors not to carry weapons.It shall be unlawful for any child under 18 years of age to carry or transport any gun, slingshot or similar device, as prohibited and defined in section 54-31, within the corporate limits of the city unless such child is accompanied by an adult person during the time of such carrying or transport. 23-9. 1602, 1, 10-31-2012)State law reference Similar state law, V.T.C.A., Penal Code 42.01. 82-5. IN GENERAL El Campo, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. 7.302 Discharging Projectiles And MissilesIt shall be unlawful for any person to discharge gravel, marbles, shot, or any projectile, missile, object or material out of a gravel shooter, blowgun, air gun, rubber sling, or compressed gas, compressed air, or spring device, from any public street or public place or on to the private premises of another within the corporate limits of the city, provided, however, that this article shall not be construed to prevent the use of a compressed air device for the delivery of handbills, circulars, or newspapers. (Code 1967, 16-10)State law reference Discharging a firearm, V.T.C.A., Penal Code 42.01(a)(9)(11). No. (b)It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any paintball gun or paintball marker or air gun or air rifle or BB gun, of any description, within the corporate limits of the city. Is It Illegal To Put A Silencer On An Airgun. FIREARMS Jersey Village, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. 23.Sec. Many guns that shoot BBs can also shoot .177 caliber pellets, non-spherical projectiles . Such a use does not allow any type of game involving plastic BB pellets. (e)Cumulative clause. ARTICLE I. ARTICLE I. 219, 5-18-1961), ARTICLE 7.300 WEAPONS Orange, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. No. No. 50-33. (a) All employees, except those who are required to do so in the performance of their official duties, are prohibited from carrying dangerous weapons while on duty or while on city property. 1, sec. 19.5-42. No. It shall be unlawful for any person to use, carry or possess a firearm of any description, air rifle, spring gun, bow-and-arrow, sling, or any other form of weapon potentially inimical to wildlife and dangerous to human safety, or any instrument that can be loaded with and fire blank cartridges or any kind of trapping device within a park. This section shall not apply to any law enforcement officers while in performance of their duties or as provided by federal or state law. (d) An offense under this section is a class C misdemeanor and the fine for violation thereof shall not exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00).(Ord. 32. (Code 2003, 15.004), ARTICLE II. purposes required or recommended by the United States Coast Guard or (ii) for industrial purposes, shall not be considered fixed ammunition. Any safety precautions recommended by the chief of police are complied with;(5) Where a permit is issued by the chief of police;(6) Any military exercise or parade. 96-004, 1, 2-27-1996)Federal law referenceLaw Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, 18 USC 926B.State law reference Municipality may regulate discharge of firearms, V.T.C.A., Local Government Code 229.001(b)(2); trespass by holder of license to carry concealed handgun, V.T.C.A., Penal Code 30.06; places where weapons are prohibited, V.T.C.A., Penal Code 46.03; right to keep and bear arms in lawful defense of self and state, Tex. Sec. (a)Unlawful action. (1)It shall be unlawful for any person to fire, shoot, explode or cause to be fired, shot or exploded, any firearm, rifle, shotgun, pistol, revolver, air rifle, air pistol, paintball gun, pellet gun, BB gun, crossbow or other similar device capable of propelling bullets, shot or other solid or compact substances, whether propelled by powder, fire, compressed air or other force or by a combination of such forces within the city limits. This section shall not apply to any police officer in the discharge of his official duties. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Del Rio, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. Use and/or possession of firearms. 62-72. ARTICLE II. 38-1. (c)A shotgun, air rifle or pistol, BB gun, or bow and arrow may be discharged in an area annexed into the City of Lake Jackson after September 1, 1981, if:(1)The tract of land on which the weapon is discharged is ten (10) acres or more;(2)The discharge is more than one hundred fifty (150) feet from a residence or occupied building located on another property; and(3)The discharge is made in such a manner that it is not reasonably expected to cause a projectile to cross the boundary of the tract. Discharge of firearms, projectiles.It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or fire any gun, pistol or firearm of any kind, or to discharge an air rifle, air pistol or BB gun, of any description, by whatever name known, which may discharge a projectile by means of compressed air, gas, springs or any other type of mechanical device within the city limits.(Ord. CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PARKS Port Arthur, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. ARTICLE II. 22-101. 74-81 Definitions.The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates different meaning:Air soft gun means a spring-operated, gas-operated, or battery powered replica firearm made of hard plastic or light metal that fires plastic or other nonmetallic projectiles.Firearm means any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning substance, or any device readily convertible to that use. (2)Trap or snare any animal or wildlife at any time within the city limits by means of a steel leg trap, wire snare, pit, net, baited hook, weighted log, wire cage or any other kind of trapping device. of 12-11-67, 1; Ord. 12-1. Application of article.This article is not intended to prohibit the discharge or use of:(1)Toy guns and toy bows propelling blunt plastic bullets and blunt rubber tipped arrows, or similar non-dangerous devices for a distance of not more than 30 feet;(2)Toy devices launching toy airplanes, spinning wheels and similar non-dangerous objects for a distance of not more than 30 feet;(3)Sporting equipment hurling or propelling balls of various kinds for practice and game purposes; or(4)Pinball and target games wherein the projectiles are propelled within an enclosed gaming area of not more than 30 square feet. 78-3. Prohibited activities.The following actions are prohibited in all parks and recreational facilities of the city:(a)Weapons. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any compressed fluid pistol, air pistol, air gun, air rifle or bow and arrow in such a manner as to propel any projectile, missile, object or other material onto the property of another and/or across any public street, alley, square, park, public property and/or private property line of any other person.(d)Defense. Discharge of dangerous weapons.It is unlawful for any person to discharge any gun, pistol or firearm of any kind, or to discharge an air rifle or air pistol of any description, by whatever name known, that, by means of compressed air, compressed gas, springs, or any other means is capable of discharging shots, pellets, or any solid object at a velocity in excess of 300 feet per second, or discharges any cannon cracker or torpedo on or across any public square, street, or alley of the city or within 100 yards of any business or house within the city. (c)Discharge of firearms within an area of the city limits annexed on or after September 1, 1981. Persons holding valid licenses under V.T.C.A., Government Code 411 et seq., to carry concealed handguns, may carry such weapons only on municipal properties for which such carrying is not prohibited under V.T.C.A., Penal Code 46.03. (d)A center fire or rim fire rifle or pistol of any caliber may be discharged in an area annexed into the City of Lake Jackson after September 1, 1981, if:(1)The tract of land on which the weapon is discharged is fifty (50) acres or more;(2)The discharge is more than three hundred (300) feet from a residence or occupied building located on another property; and(3)The discharge is made in such a manner that it is not reasonably expected to cause a projectile to cross the boundary of the tract. 24-13.1. ARTICLE II. Chapter 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND OFFENSES Richwood, Texas Code of OrdinancesSec. 21-14. (Code 1975, 17-12; Code 1988, 17-5). 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