Discharge of firearm.
San Antonio City Code § 21-152
in effectSec. 21-152. - Discharge of firearm.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm within the city limits of the City of San Antonio.
(b) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for a violation of this provision that:
(1) The person discharging the firearm was a certified peace officer at the time and the discharge was done in the performance of his duties as such; or
(2) The person discharging the firearm was a certified security guard at the time and the discharge was done in the performance of his duties as such; or
(3) The discharge was justified under the provisions of Chapter 9 of the Texas Penal Code; or
(4) The discharge occurred at a firing range or other area designated for target practice.
(Ord. No. 79328, § 2, 12-16-93; Ord. No. 84805, § 1, 9-19-96)
Source: City of San Antonio, City Code, City Charter and Unified Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/san_antonio/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH21OFMIPR_ARTVIREFIWE_S21-152DIFIFetched: 10/27/2026