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Fulton Discharge of firearms, air rifles, bows and similar instruments prohibited ordinance (§ 78-111)

Chapter 78: Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions · Article V. Offenses Against Public Safety

No person, except the chief of police, a police officer or law enforcement officer or other officer in the discharge of his duty, shall discharge or fire off any gun, pistol, rifle, shotgun or revolver which may be used for the explosion of cartridges or any air gun, BB gun, gas-operated gun or spring gun or any instrument, toy or weapon commonly known as a "peashooter," "slingshot" or "beany," or any bow made for the purpose of throwing or projecting missiles of any kind by any means whatsoever, whether such instrument is called by any name set forth in this section or by any other name. Except, hunting and burning will be permitted on large tracts of land (unplatted 200 acres or more, and/or separated by a roadway) located within the city limits.

Except, bow and arrow hunting, for deer only, will be permitted during specified days and times, to be determined by the State of Missouri Department of Conservation along with the City of Fulton. All hunters must comply with state laws regarding bow and arrow hunting for deer along with specified regulations applying to the special hunt within the city limits.

Bow and arrow target practice will be allowed only at archery ranges.

Official source: City of Fulton official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 78-111

Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.