Hayden council mulls firearms ordinance amendments

HAYDEN — The Hayden City Council tonight will consider amending its firearms ordinance.

The current ordinance states that it’s unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm within the city, with the exception of law enforcement officers, fish and game officials, or military honor guards. A person may also discharge a firearm on properties zoned for agricultural use, if the discharge is for slaughtering animals.

Now, the proposed amendments would add language to the ordinance saying a person may discharge a firearm in the lawful defense of people or property, or while on a sport shooting range.

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