For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PISTOLS. Any firearm capable of discharging a projectile composed of any materials which may reasonably be expected to be able to cause lethal injury, with a barrel or barrels less than 16 inches in
length, and using either gunpowder, gas or any means of rocket propulsion, but not to include flare guns, underwater fishing guns or blank pistols.
RIFLES. Any firearm capable of discharging a projectile composed of any material which may reasonably be expected to be able to cause lethal injury, with a barrel or barrels more than 16 inches in length, and using either gunpowder, gas or any means of rocket propulsion, but not to include archery equipment, flare guns or underwater fishing guns. In addition, any rifle capable of firing “shot,” but primarily designed to fire single projectiles, will be regarded as a RIFLE.
SHOTGUNS. Any firearm capable of discharging a series of projectiles of any material which may reasonably be expected to be able to cause lethal injury, with a barrel or barrels more than 18 inches in length, and using either gunpowder, gas, or any means of rocket propulsion, but not to include any weapon so designed with a barrel less than 18 inches in length. In addition, any SHOTGUN capable of firing single projectiles, but primarily designed to fire multiple projectiles such as “shot” will be regarded as a SHOTGUN.
(Prior Code, § 11-701) (Ord. 1346, passed 9-17-85)