§ 74-206. 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:

Bow means a device for propelling an arrow from a string drawn, held, and released by hand where the force used to hold the string in the drawn position is provided by the archer's muscles.

Brandish means to point, wave about, or display in a threatening manner with the intent to induce fear in another person.

Crossbow means a weapon consisting of a bow mounted transversely on a stock or frame and designed to fire an arrow, bolt, or quarrel by the release of a bow string that is controlled by a mechanical or electric trigger and has a working safety.

Firearm means any weapon which will, is designed to, or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by action of an explosive.

Pneumatic gun means any implement, designed as a gun that will expel a BB or pellet by spring, gas, or air. Pneumatic gun includes a paintball gun that expels by pneumatic pressure plastic balls filled with paint for the purpose of marking the point of impact.

Portable device or weapon that is capable of creating an electro muscular disruption and directs an electrical current, impulse, waive or beam, and is used or intended to be used as a defensive device capable of temporarily incapacitating or immobilizing a person by the direction or emission of conducted energy which can incapacitate temporarily, injure or kill another.

(Ord. No. 2156, 8-24-15; Ord. No. 2236, 5-22-17; Ord. No. 2264, 3-12-18)

State law reference

Similar provisions, MCL 750.222(g).

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.