What makes aiming or discharging a firearm dangerous?

What makes aiming or discharging a firearm dangerous?

Aiming or discharging firearms, dangerous weapons. (1) For conduct not amounting to a violation of chapter 9A.36 RCW, any person who: (b) Willfully discharges any firearm, air gun, or other weapon, or throws any deadly missile in a public place, or in any place where any person might be endangered thereby.

What is the law on discharging firearms in public places?

Code 1950, § 18.1-69; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 1992, c. 735; 1999, c. 996; 2001, c. 712; 2005, c. 928. The chapters of the acts of assembly referenced in the historical citation at the end of this section may not constitute a comprehensive list of such chapters and may exclude chapters whose provisions have expired.

Is it illegal to discharge a weapon on private property?

In such areas it is illegal to fire a weapon even if you are on private property within the city limits, though such ordinances do allow for specific exceptions. Unlawful discharge laws allow people to legally discharge a weapon in certain situations.

When is willfully discharging a firearm a felony?

§ 18.2-280. Willfully discharging firearms in public places. A. If any person willfully discharges or causes to be discharged any firearm in any street in a city or town, or in any place of public business or place of public gathering, and such conduct results in bodily injury to another person, he shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony.

What is the law on discharging a firearm?

Sec. 46-21. Discharging weapons–Generally. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person other than an officer authorized by law, or upon a range legally permitted by the chief of police, to discharge or shoot any firearm, pump gun, air rifle, air pistol, BBgun, crossbow, bow and arrow, slingshot, or any other weapon of like kind within the city.

In such areas it is illegal to fire a weapon even if you are on private property within the city limits, though such ordinances do allow for specific exceptions. Unlawful discharge laws allow people to legally discharge a weapon in certain situations.

Is it illegal to discharge a pistol into the air?

Many states also have laws that prohibit the reckless discharge of a weapon. Reckless discharge laws primarily target celebratory shooting or firing, such as shooting a pistol into the air to celebrate the new year or the 4th of July.

Where can I find a firearm discharge code?

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