[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors
of Warren County as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Hunting — See Ch. 110.
[Adopted 1-3-1989]
It shall be unlawful for any person to transport,
possess or carry a loaded shotgun or loaded rifle in any vehicle on
any public street, road or highway within Warren County, Virginia.
Any violation of this article shall be punishable by a fine of not
more than $100. Game wardens, Sheriffs and all other law enforcement
officers shall enforce the provisions of this section.
The provisions of this article shall not apply
to duly authorized law enforcement officers or military personnel
in the performance of their lawful duties nor to any person who reasonably
believes that a loaded rifle or shotgun is necessary for his personal
safety in the course of his employment or business.
[Adopted 9-6-1995]
A.
Except as hereinafter provided, the shooting of firearms
is prohibited in the following designated subdivisions or other areas
of the County which are, in the opinion of the Board of Supervisors,
so heavily populated as to make such conduct dangerous to the inhabitants
thereof:
[Amended 3-18-1997]
(1)
Within the boundary lines of Skyland Estates Subdivision,
as shown on Warren County Tax Map 23A, Sheets 1 through 6.
(2)
Within the boundary lines of Shenandoah Shores Subdivision,
as shown on Warren County Tax Map 13C, Sheets 1 and 2.
(3)
Within the boundary lines of Aspen Hill Farms (Skyview
Section), as shown on Warren County Tax Map 22A, Section 4.
[Added 10-17-2000]
(4)
Within the boundary lines of Lake Front Royal Subdivision,
as shown on Warren County Tax Map 39C.
[Added 4-20-2004]
(5)
Within the boundary lines of all sections of Blue
Mountain Subdivision, as shown on Warren County Tax Maps 15A; 16A;
24A, Sheets 1 and 2; 24B, Sheets 1 and 2; and 24D.
[Added 11-16-2004]
(6)
Within the boundary lines of Apple Mountain Lake South
Subdivision, as shown on Warren County Tax Map 31C.
[Added 5-16-2006]
(7)
Within the boundary lines of High Knob Subdivision,
as shown on Warren County Tax Maps 31B and 31B1.
[Added 8-19-2008]
(8)
Within
the boundary lines of Stonewall Estates, as shown on Warren County
Tax Map 11G.
[Added 7-21-2009]
(9)
Within
the boundary lines of Cedarville Heights, as shown on Warren County
Tax Map 13E.
[Added 1-17-2017]
(10)
Within
the boundary lines of Bowling View Subdivision, as shown on Warren
County Tax Maps 13 and 14C.
[Added 9-19-2017]
(11)
Within
the boundary lines of Shenandoah Farms Subdivision, as shown on Warren
County Tax Maps 7, 7A, 15B through 15H, 23C and 24C.
[Added 8-20-2019]
(12)
Within
the boundary lines of Dungadin Subdivision, as shown on Warren County
Tax Map 28 and 28C.
[Added 8-18-2020]
B.
There shall be erected appropriate signs where they
may reasonably be seen, designating the boundaries of said subdivisions
and areas in which shooting of firearms is prohibited.
C.
For purposes of this article the term "firearms" shall
not include air-operated or gas-operated weapons, which weapons have
no component involving an explosive charge, detonation, ignition or
gunpowder or similar flammable or explosive device or substance.
D.
This section shall not apply to any law enforcement
officer in the performance of his official duties nor to any other
person whose said willful act is otherwise justifiable or excusable
at law in the protection of his life or property.
