Definitions.
Richmond, Va., City Code § 19-326
in effectSec. 19-326. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Ammunition means a cartridge, pellet, ball, missile or projectile adapted for use in a firearm, toy pistol or toy rifle.
Firearm means a weapon in which ammunition may be used or discharged by explosion, pneumatic pressure or mechanical contrivance, but does not mean a toy pistol or toy rifle.
Minor means a person under the age of 18 years.
Public place means a street, alley, road, highway, bridge, viaduct, subway, underpass, park, parkway, playfield or playground in the City. A public school and the grounds appurtenant thereto and a public building (municipally owned or occupied) and the grounds appurtenant thereto, whether wholly or partially within the City limits, shall be deemed a public place.
(Code 1993, § 20-146; Code 2004, § 66-341; Code 2015, § 19-326; Code 2020, § 19-326)
Source: City of Richmond, Virginia, Code (2026 recodification) and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/richmond/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICICO_CH19OFMIPR_ARTVIIOFAGPUHESA_DIV2WE_S19-326DEFetched: 11/8/2026