§ 19-36. Weapons.

(a)

Weapons include, but are not limited to, knives; air guns; paintball guns; archery equipment; explosives; fireworks; slingshots; fishing spears; any device designed to launch a projectile by physical strength, compressed gas/compressed air or a fuel source; and other devices designed for the purpose of offense or defense. The term "weapon," as used in this section, does not include firearms as defined in O.C.G.A. § 16-11-171, and as it hereafter may be amended.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person other than law enforcement officers to shoot, use, carry, or employ any weapon or similar device in any park or other area owned or operated by the county for recreational purposes.

(c)

It shall be unlawful for any person other than law enforcement officers to discharge any firearm in any park or other area owned or operated by the county for recreational purposes.

(d)

The director of the parks department or his/her designee may issue a permit for a time-limited use of weapons other than firearms, and the permit shall set forth specific conditions for use and handling of such weapons.

(e)

This section shall not prohibit the customary and ordinary use of the county firing range during normal operating hours.

(Ord. No. 09-15, Pt. I, 10-27-09)