The following local ordinances apply in Gate City:
- Sec. 16-4. - Weapons; discharging firearms. (reference)
(a) No person shall fire or discharge any gun, pistol, or other firearm within the town or on town-owned property. This section shall not apply to:
(1) Any law enforcement officer in the discharge of his duty or to any person exercising a legal right to defend his person or property or;
(2) By special permit issued by the town containing reasonable conditions or restrictions, upon written application showing good cause for the requested firing or discharge.(Comp. Ords., § 15.27; Code 1950, § 10-19; Ord. of 12-10-2013 )
State Law reference— Similar law, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-280.
- Sec. 16-1. - Air guns, slingshots, etc. (reference)
No person shall fire or discharge any gun, pistol, or other firearm within the town or on town-owned property. This section shall not apply to:
(1) Any law enforcement officer in the discharge of his duty or to any person exercising a legal right to defend his person or property; or
(2) By special permit issued by the town containing reasonable conditions or restrictions, upon written application showing good cause for the requested firing or discharge.(Comp. Ords., § 15.3)