(a)
Generally.
It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any rifle, pistol or other firearm which discharges and propels a single bullet, slug or other single missile within the city limits. It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any shotgun or other firearm which discharges and propels multiple pellets, shots or other similar missiles within the city limits within 2,000 feet of any structure, whether that structure is within or without the limits of the city, or from or across any public street, road or highway within the limits of the city.
(b)
Air guns and similar devices.
It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any air gun, air rifle, air pistol or like device within the city limits or within 2,000 feet of any structure, whether that structure is within or without the limits of the city, or from or across any public street, road or highway within the limits of the city.
(c)
Exceptions.
The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit any peace officer, animal control officer, or official of the law from discharging a firearm while in the performance of his or her official duties.
(1984 Code, sec. 14-4; 1997 Code, sec. 130.02)