Fayette Use of Firearms within City Limits ordinance (§ 225.260)

A. General Restriction. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the use or discharge of firearms within the corporate limits of the City of Fayette is prohibited.

B. Permitted Locations For Firearm Use.

1. The discharge of firearms shall be permitted only at the following authorized facilities:

a. The designated City rifle range; and

b. The Fayette Fairgrounds Shooting Facility, located at the Fayette Fairgrounds and operated by the Howard County Fair Development Association.

2. Use of firearms at either location is restricted to official daylight hours, defined as the period between sunrise and sunset, unless otherwise authorized by the City through special permit or emergency provision.

3. Violation of this ordinance will result in a five hundred dollar ($500.00) fine.

C. Requirements for the Fayette Fairgrounds Shooting Facility.

1. The Howard County Fair Development Association shall maintain current and continuous liability insurance coverage for the Fayette Fairgrounds Shooting Facility, in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence or as otherwise set by resolution of the Board of Aldermen.

2. The Association shall develop, implement, and annually update an emergency action plan (EAP) for the facility. The EAP shall include protocols for medical emergencies, firearm safety, evacuation, and emergency contact procedures.

3. A copy of the current insurance certificate and emergency action plan shall be submitted to the City Clerk no later than January 31 of each calendar year, or prior to any scheduled shooting event at the facility.

D. Exception For Waterfowl Hunting. Discharge of firearms for lawful waterfowl hunting is permitted within the City limits, provided it complies with all applicable Federal and State hunting regulations, City-designated restricted zones, and the use of non-toxic shot as required by law.

E. Other Exceptions. This Section shall not apply to:

1. Law Enforcement Officers or public safety personnel acting in the scope of official duties;

2. Individuals using firearms in lawful self-defense or defense of others as permitted under Missouri law;

3. Activities authorized by special event permit or specific ordinance approved by the Board of Aldermen.

F. Violations And Penalties. Any person violating this Section shall be guilty of an ordinance violation and, upon conviction, may be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), imprisoned for up to ninety (90) days, or both.

G. Severability. If any provision of this Section is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.