8.1.1.550 Negligent Use & Discharging of Firearms & Cannons

It shall be unlawful for any person within the San Ildefonso Pueblo Proper to discharge, set off, or fire any firearms or cannons; provided that a permit may be issued by the Tribal Council to a civil body, club, or organization sponsoring a supervised celebration to discharge, set off or fire at a designated time or place under the immediate supervision of a competent expert. Such firearms or cannons may be deemed proper by the Tribal Council.

(a) Firing or discharging of firearms in residential area.

(b) Exceptions: During any ceremony where traditions and customs are called for.

Negligent use of a weapon consists of:

(c) Unlawfully discharging a firearm in the proximity of a building or into any building or vehicle so as to knowingly a person or his property;

(d) Carrying a firearm while under the influence of an intoxicant or narcotic; or,

(e) Endangering the safety of another or his property by handling or using a firearm or other deadly weapon in a negligent manner. Whoever violates this section and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $300.00 or by imprisonment of no t to exceed ninety (90) days, or both, with costs, and such weapons may be confiscated upon the order of the Court.