john-in-reno
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Warning, Long Post!
The reason why I say Reno parks is this:
First off lets start with Sparks Parks
Sparks Muni Code:
Section 12.24.070 Firearms prohibited; Exceptions
A. Except as provided in subsection C, it is unlawful for any person to carry or wear a firearm in a city park.
B. A "firearm" means any weapon with a caliber of .177 inches or greater from which a projectile may be propelled by means of explosive, spring, gas, air or other force.
C. Nothing in this section prohibits the carrying or wearing of a firearm by a peace officer or the carrying of a firearm pursuant to the terms of a valid concealed weapons permit.
(Ord. 1383 § 1 (part), 1983.)
as far as I see it you cant carry in a sparks park unless you are a LEO or have a CCW!
Now for Washoe County Parks
Washoe County Ord
95.220 Firearms, archery devices: Possession or discharge in county parks.
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person may possess or discharge any weapon from which a projectile may be propelled by means of explosive, spring, gas, air or other force in any county park.
2. The provisions of this section relating to possession or discharge of firearms do not apply if the firearm or archery device is possessed or discharged:
(a) At a designated shooting or archery facility owned and operated by the county; and
(b) Under the supervision and control of the range master at the facility.
3. Each range master may, upon approval of the director, adopt reasonable rules governing the possession and discharge of firearms and archery devices at the facility of which he is in charge, and all persons using the facility shall adhere strictly to those
rules.
[§12, Ord. No. 229; A Ord. Nos. 437, 713]
Now here is a list of the county parks as far as I see there are only 7 parks
Names of Washoe County Parks and Recreation Facilities
95.510 Pioneer Park. Galena Creek Park on the slopes of Mount Rose is renamed the Pioneer Park in memory of those early pioneers who settled that region of Washoe County in the early days. [County commissioners' minutes, Book O, p. 319, October 29, 1939]
95.520 Crystal Peak Park. The county park in Verdi, Nevada, acquired from the department of highways of the State of Nevada in 1961 is named the Crystal Peak Park.
[County commissioners' minutes, Book V, p. 328, November 6, 1961]
95.530 Clarence K. Bath Memorial Arena. The horsemen's arena at Hidden Valley is named the Clarence K. Bath Memorial Arena. [68-118]
95.540 Martin Luther King Memorial Park. The county park in Black Springs is named the Martin Luther King Memorial Park. [70-835] + [70-884]
95.550 Audrey Harris Park. The Windy Hill Park on Lakeside Drive is renamed the Audrey Harris Park. [76-527] + [76-693]
95.560 Sierra Sage Golf Course. The Stead Golf Course is renamed the Sierra Sage Golf Course. [74-75]
95.570 Nevada State Fairgrounds. The name of the Washoe County Fairgrounds is changed to the Nevada State Fairgrounds in order to support the efforts of the board of directors of the Nevada State Fair. [79-893]
Now Lets get to Reno
Reno Muni Code
Sec. 8.23.140. - Carrying dangerous weapons.
Any person in possession of a dangerous knife or dangerous weapon during his commission of a violation of any section of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(1)
Dangerous knife means a knife having a blade that is two inches or more in length from the tip of the knife which is customarily sharpened to the unsharpened extension of the blade which forms the hinge connecting the blade to the handle.
(3)
Dangerous weapon means any explosive or incendiary device as defined in NRS 202.260, a switchblade knife, nunchaku or trefoil as defined by NRS 202.350, a blackjack, billy club or metal knuckles.
(Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)
Now as I read this I see that it says "during his commission of a violation of any section of this chapter" so as long as we don't throw trash around, or play loud music, or run nude in the park we should be OK
Here is the link to the Reno Muni Code
http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=14160&stateId=28&stateName=Nevada
Thoughts? Comments?' I am still learning to read the laws as they are wrote, but sometimes I get confused
I know the ordinances are preempted but have yet to be changed or challenged for Sparks or Washoe County
The reason why I say Reno parks is this:
First off lets start with Sparks Parks
Sparks Muni Code:
Section 12.24.070 Firearms prohibited; Exceptions
A. Except as provided in subsection C, it is unlawful for any person to carry or wear a firearm in a city park.
B. A "firearm" means any weapon with a caliber of .177 inches or greater from which a projectile may be propelled by means of explosive, spring, gas, air or other force.
C. Nothing in this section prohibits the carrying or wearing of a firearm by a peace officer or the carrying of a firearm pursuant to the terms of a valid concealed weapons permit.
(Ord. 1383 § 1 (part), 1983.)
as far as I see it you cant carry in a sparks park unless you are a LEO or have a CCW!
Now for Washoe County Parks
Washoe County Ord
95.220 Firearms, archery devices: Possession or discharge in county parks.
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person may possess or discharge any weapon from which a projectile may be propelled by means of explosive, spring, gas, air or other force in any county park.
2. The provisions of this section relating to possession or discharge of firearms do not apply if the firearm or archery device is possessed or discharged:
(a) At a designated shooting or archery facility owned and operated by the county; and
(b) Under the supervision and control of the range master at the facility.
3. Each range master may, upon approval of the director, adopt reasonable rules governing the possession and discharge of firearms and archery devices at the facility of which he is in charge, and all persons using the facility shall adhere strictly to those
rules.
[§12, Ord. No. 229; A Ord. Nos. 437, 713]
Now here is a list of the county parks as far as I see there are only 7 parks
Names of Washoe County Parks and Recreation Facilities
95.510 Pioneer Park. Galena Creek Park on the slopes of Mount Rose is renamed the Pioneer Park in memory of those early pioneers who settled that region of Washoe County in the early days. [County commissioners' minutes, Book O, p. 319, October 29, 1939]
95.520 Crystal Peak Park. The county park in Verdi, Nevada, acquired from the department of highways of the State of Nevada in 1961 is named the Crystal Peak Park.
[County commissioners' minutes, Book V, p. 328, November 6, 1961]
95.530 Clarence K. Bath Memorial Arena. The horsemen's arena at Hidden Valley is named the Clarence K. Bath Memorial Arena. [68-118]
95.540 Martin Luther King Memorial Park. The county park in Black Springs is named the Martin Luther King Memorial Park. [70-835] + [70-884]
95.550 Audrey Harris Park. The Windy Hill Park on Lakeside Drive is renamed the Audrey Harris Park. [76-527] + [76-693]
95.560 Sierra Sage Golf Course. The Stead Golf Course is renamed the Sierra Sage Golf Course. [74-75]
95.570 Nevada State Fairgrounds. The name of the Washoe County Fairgrounds is changed to the Nevada State Fairgrounds in order to support the efforts of the board of directors of the Nevada State Fair. [79-893]
Now Lets get to Reno
Reno Muni Code
Sec. 8.23.140. - Carrying dangerous weapons.
Any person in possession of a dangerous knife or dangerous weapon during his commission of a violation of any section of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(1)
Dangerous knife means a knife having a blade that is two inches or more in length from the tip of the knife which is customarily sharpened to the unsharpened extension of the blade which forms the hinge connecting the blade to the handle.
(3)
Dangerous weapon means any explosive or incendiary device as defined in NRS 202.260, a switchblade knife, nunchaku or trefoil as defined by NRS 202.350, a blackjack, billy club or metal knuckles.
(Ord. No. 5652, § 1, 2-9-05)
Now as I read this I see that it says "during his commission of a violation of any section of this chapter" so as long as we don't throw trash around, or play loud music, or run nude in the park we should be OK
Here is the link to the Reno Muni Code
http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=14160&stateId=28&stateName=Nevada
Thoughts? Comments?' I am still learning to read the laws as they are wrote, but sometimes I get confused
I know the ordinances are preempted but have yet to be changed or challenged for Sparks or Washoe County