As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
FIREARM
A shotgun, rifle, revolver, pistol or any other device which
emits a projectile by the force of an explosion.
WEAPON
A bow and arrow, crossbow, blowgun, slingshot, CO2 gun, air gun, BB gun or any other device which emits
a projectile with a force other than an explosion.
The foregoing provisions of §
114-2A and
B shall not apply to a police officer acting in discharge of his/her duties.