The following local ordinances apply in Emporia City:
- Sec. 50-61. - Discharging firearms. (reference)
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot any gun, pistol or other firearm within the city without the approval of the city manager or his designee.
(b) This section shall not apply to any law enforcement officer in the performance of his official duties nor to any other person whose willful act is otherwise justifiable or excusable at law in the protection of his life or property, or is otherwise specifically authorized by law.
(Code 1972, § 14-72)
State Law reference— Discharging firearm in public place, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-280.