(a)
Definition.
For the purpose of this section, a firearm
means any device designed, made or adapted to expel a projectile through
a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning
substance, or any device readily convertible to that use.
(b)
Prohibition.
It is unlawful for any person to discharge
a firearm for the purpose of discharging a shell, missile or cartridge,
whether the shell, missile or cartridge is blank or live ammunition,
within the corporate limits of the city.
(c)
Defenses.
It is a defense to prosecution under this
section that:
(1)
The person was a peace officer acting in the performance of his official
duties;
(2)
The person was at a shooting range operated by an agency of the United
States of America, the state or a political subdivision of the state;
(3)
The person was at a privately owned shooting range which had been
approved by the building official and the fire marshal, and which
was legally operating as a permitted use in accordance with the zoning
ordinances of the city;
(4)
The person was using blank cartridges for a show or theatrical production,
or for signal or ceremonial purposes in athletics or sporting events,
or by a military organization; or
(5)
The person was lawfully defending his person, the person of another,
or his property.
(2001 Code, secs. 8.1001–8.1004)
