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11 <br /> (d)This section shall not be construed as prohibiting discharge of a firearm when used: <br /> (1) In lawful defense of person or property; <br /> (2) To lawfully take birds or animals where authorized by the North Carolina General <br /> Statutes and other applicable laws; <br /> (3) Pursuant to lawful directions of law enforcement officers; <br /> (4) By law enforcement officers acting in the line of duty or during official law <br /> enforcement related training; <br /> (5)By members of the armed forces acting in the line of duty; <br /> (6)At historical ceremonial or commemoration functions held for such purpose provided <br /> in no event shall live ammunition be used or discharged; or <br /> (7)At school sanctioned instructional or recreational activities intended to further the use <br /> of safe firearms practices. <br /> Section 4: Violations and Penalties <br /> (a)Any person violating any provision of this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject <br /> to a fine of not more than $500 and/or imprisonment for not more than thirty(30) days. Violators <br /> may be subject to a civil penalty of$500 per violation to be recovered in the nature of debt if not <br /> paid within (30) days. <br /> (b) In addition to the provisions of(a) of this section, the county may enforce this ordinance by <br /> any one or more of the remedies authorized by G.S. 153A-123. <br /> Orange County Recreational Gun Regulation Petition <br />