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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Highway 230 closed at Highway 138 because of fires ... Jim Belushi's Rogue River cabin preserves character of historic Elk picnic grounds ... Our View: Dispensaries appear to be good neighbors ... Highway 230 closed at Highway 138 because of fires ... Jim Belushi's Rogue River cabin preserves character of historic Elk picnic grounds ... Our View: Dispensaries appear to be good neighbors ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Keep that gun holstered, unless ... Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 10, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Apr. 10, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News With all the to-do over gun rights, I wondered about what seems like a contradiction in the law locally. I know you can legally carry a gun in Medford, but it's illegal to shoot a firearm in the city. So, how does that make sense? — Tom G., Medford   Well, gee, Tom, you seem to have a good point. But on closer examination, the laws don't really conflict. You can carry a weapon, but use it only for self-defense or in a designated area, such as a shooting range. In other words, you can't go around the city randomly plinking at tin cans or wandering animals with your .357 Magnum. Here's what the law says when it comes to firing a weapon within the city limits: 5.160 Discharge of Weapons  (1) No person other than a peace officer shall use, fire or discharge a slingshot, crossbow, bow and arrow, blowgun, or weapon that is designed for and readily capable of expelling a projectile at the time it was discharged by force of spring or pressurized air or gas or gun powder or other explosive within the city or in a city-owned public park. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to or affect: (a) A person discharging a firearm in the lawful defense of person or property. (b) A person discharging a firearm on a public or private shooting range, shooting gallery or other area designed and built for the purpose of target shooting. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Apr. 10, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501