Firearm.
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 by means of compressed air, compressed gas, springs, or any other means capable of discharging shots, cartridges, pellets, missiles, or projectiles, or any object or any device readily convertible to that use. Firearms specifically include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) 
Rifle;
(2) 
Shotgun;
(3) 
Automatic rifle;
(4) 
Revolver;
(5) 
Pistol;
(6) 
Handgun;
(7) 
Sawed-off shotgun;
(8) 
Air gun;
(9) 
Pellet gun;
(10) 
Paintball gun;
(11) 
BB gun; and
(12) 
Spring gun.
Replica firearm.
Any object or device that is a toy version or facsimile of, or is reasonably likely to be perceived as, a pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, or other firearm.
(2007 Code, sec. 8.06.001)
(a) 
A person commits an offense if the person discharges any kind of firearm or other weapon designed for the purpose of firing or discharging a shell, cartridge, or a projectile of any kind, regardless of whether the shell or cartridge is blank or live ammunition, within the city.
(b) 
It is a defense to prosecution under this section that:
(1) 
The person was a law enforcement peace officer acting in the performance of his or her official duty;
(2) 
The person was at a shooting range operated by the United States government, the state, or a political subdivision of the state, or which is privately operated, if approved by the police department;
(3) 
The person was using blank cartridges for a show or theatrical production, or for signal or ceremonial purposes in athletics or sports, or by a military organization;
(4) 
The person discharged the weapon in the protection of life or property as defined in the penal statutes of the state, so long as such discharge was not done in a reckless or negligent manner; or
(5) 
The person was participating in an amusement arcade or paintball amusement facility or event specifically authorized or permitted by the city.
(2007 Code, sec. 8.06.002)
(a) 
A person commits an offense if he or she displays or brandishes a replica firearm within the city in a manner or under a circumstance that causes another person to:
(1) 
Reasonably believe that the replica firearm is actually an operable firearm; and
(2) 
Fear imminent bodily injury from a firearm.
(b) 
It a defense to prosecution under this section that:
(1) 
The person was a law enforcement peace officer acting in the performance of his or her official duties;
(2) 
The person was at a shooting range operated by the United States government, the state, or a political subdivision of the state or which is privately operated, if approved by the police department;
(3) 
The person was using blank cartridges for a show or theatrical production, or for signal or ceremonial purposes in athletics or sports, or by a military organization;
(4) 
The person discharged the weapon in the protection of life or property as defined in the penal statutes of the state, so long as such discharge was not done in a reckless or negligent manner; or
(5) 
The person was participating in an amusement arcade or paintball amusement facility or event specifically authorized or permitted by the city.
(2007 Code, sec. 8.06.003)
(a) 
No parent or any other person having legal control or custody of any child under the age of seventeen (17) years shall allow or permit such child to discharge, display or brandish any kind of firearm or replica firearm within the city.
(b) 
A violation of this division by any child under the age of seventeen (17) years shall be prima facie evidence of the guilt of the parent or person having legal control or custody of such child.
(2007 Code, sec. 8.06.004)