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MattersPublic SafetyBylaw No. 1875First seen Oct 21, 2019Last discussed Nov 4, 2019

Firearms, bow, axe and knife use bylaw

Adopted

The bylaw amendment expands the city’s rules to cover axes and knives, including organized throwing activities and events at licensed businesses. It also updates the bylaw’s title and definitions.

Where it stands: Amendment adopted Nov 4, 2019.

Governing bylawNo. 1875

Firearms and Bow Use Bylaw No. 1452, 2013 Amendment No. 1

Throwing, propelling or casting an axe or knife in Langford is prohibited, except indoors in the stated organized or licensed-business settings. The amendment defines “Axe” and “Knife” and updates the bylaw’s title to include axe and knife use.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. November 4, 2019· Council

    Firearms and bow use bylaw amendment adopted

    Adopted

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  2. October 21, 2019· Council

    Bylaw amendment added to agenda

    Item added to the agenda; no motion details are recorded in the provided minutes excerpt.