(a) 
Definitions.
As used in this section:
Air gun.
This term is used to designate air pistols, air rifles, and all other firearms using air pressure to propel a projectile.
Firearm.
Any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosive or burning substance or any device readily convertible to that use.
Handgun.
Any firearm that is designed, made or adapted to be fired with one hand.
Peace officer
A peace officer as defined in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, article 2.12 (Who Are Peace Officers), as amended.
(b) 
Discharge of firearm prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any gun, pistol, rifle, or firearm of any kind within the city limits.
(c) 
Exceptions.
This section shall not be construed to prohibit:
(1) 
Any peace officer from discharging a firearm in the performance of official duties;
(2) 
Any person from discharging a firearm when lawfully defending person or property;
(3) 
Authorized ceremonial or training uses approved by the city council.
(d) 
Penalty.
Any person found guilty of violating subsection (b) shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided in section 1.01.009 of this code.
(e) 
Restrictions in city parks.
(1) 
It shall be unlawful to discharge firearms, fireworks, airguns, slingshots, or any device which could create a fire hazard, be inimical to wildlife, or pose a danger to human safety within city parks.
(2) 
This subsection shall not be construed to prohibit any peace officer from performing official duties.
(Ordinance 77 adopted -/-/-; Ordinance adopting Code)