Legal Documents of Jefferson City

Code of Jefferson City

Jefferson City
Title 11 : Municipal Offenses
Chapter 6 : Firearms, Weapons And Missiles

11-603 : Weapons and firearms generally.

  1. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to discharge a firearm within the municipality; provided, however, the prohibition herein against discharging firearms shall not apply to organized and supervised firing ranges within permitted areas within the city. This section does not apply to any person who is legally hunting in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee and the regulations of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
  2. The chief of police, or whomever he may designate on the police force, may authorize special firings for special events as long as the event is conducted under the guidance and supervision of the police department. (1996 Code, § 10-212, modified, as amended by Ord. #2011-15, Aug. 2011)
Date Last Updated: 01/05/2026
Codification Date: 08/01/2001

Officials at Date of Last Codification:

Mayor - Mitch Cain

Vice Mayor - Kevin Bunch

Council Member - Ailene Combs

Council Member - Dennis (Rocky) Melton

Council Member - Shelia Purkey

City Manager - James A. Gallup

Recorder - Bettina Chandler