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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".14" citation="COMAR 08.01.07.14" title_num="08" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="07" heading="Weapons.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Definition.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In this regulation, the following term has the meaning indicated.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Term Defined. “Weapon” means:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A device capable of propelling a projectile at high velocity by mechanical means, by explosion, or by expanding gas, including but not limited to a firearm, crossbow, or long bow;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A dirk knife, bowie knife, switchblade (except a penknife without a switchblade), sand club, metal knuckles, razor, or nunchaku; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A device capable of:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Inflicting death or bodily harm to an individual;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Maiming or killing wildlife; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Destroying property.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Except as provided in Regulation .04 of this chapter and §§C and D of this regulation, possession or use of weapons or firearms by an individual other than a law enforcement officer is prohibited in Chesapeake Forest Lands.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Target shooting is permitted only at designated shooting ranges. The regulations governing the use of these ranges shall be posted and strictly enforced.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Except when legally hunting or legally target shooting, an individual may not discharge a firearm on land or waters owned or controlled by the Service.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Firearms shall be unloaded, and arrows kept in a quiver or case, when in a Chesapeake Forest camping area in accordance with Regulation .07 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>