(a) 
Applicability of state and federal law.
It shall be unlawful to own, possess, carry or conceal, within the city or upon any property owned by the city, any firearm, rifle, shotgun, revolver, pistol, handgun or any weapon in any manner inconsistent with state or federal law.
(b) 
Discharging firearm.
It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot, explode, or discharge any rifle, shotgun, revolver, pistol, handgun or any device or instrument ordinarily known as firearms and capable of discharging a blank or propelling bullets, shot or other solid or compact substance within the corporate limits of the city.
(c) 
Exceptions.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the doing of any of the things described in subsection (a) or (b) of this section when such action is necessary for the protection of persons or property or for the enforcement of any state, federal or city law by legally authorized peace officers.
(Ordinance 01-08 adopted 11/20/01; 1994 Code, sec. 130.70(A)–(C))
(a) 
Shooting air gun in public place.
It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot, or in any manner whatsoever discharge, any kind, brand, or type of pellet gun, air gun, air pistol, or BB gun upon city streets, sidewalks, alleys, walkways, parks, or upon any public right-of-way within the corporate limits of the city. For the purpose of this section, “pellet gun, air gun, air pistol or BB gun” means any device that discharges shots, pellets, BBs, or any other solid objects by means of compressed air, compressed gas, springs, or other similar means.
(b) 
Shooting slingshot in public place.
It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot, slingshot, or to catapult or discharge therefrom any object upon city streets, sidewalks, alleys, walkways, parks, or upon any public right-of-way within the corporate limits of the city. For the purpose of this section, “slingshot” means a forked stick or a forked piece of wood, plastic, or other hard material with a rubber band or other type of elastic material capable of shooting, discharging, or catapulting hard objects.
(c) 
Responsibility of parents.
It shall be unlawful for any parent, legal guardian, or other person having legal custody or control of any person under 18 years of age to permit such person to shoot or otherwise discharge any kind, brand, or type of pellet gun, air gun, air pistol, slingshot, or BB gun in violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this section. A violation of any portion of this section by any person under 18 years of age shall be prima facie evidence of the guilt of the parent, legal guardian, or other person having legal custody or control of such person.
(d) 
Possession by minor.
It shall be unlawful for any person under 18 years of age to carry or have in his or her possession a pellet gun, air gun, air pistol, BB gun, or slingshot within the corporate limits of the city; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to a person possessing the same on his or her own premises or at his or her own place of business. Possession shall be deemed to include the possession of a pellet gun, air gun, air pistol, BB gun, or slingshot in an automobile, motorcycle, motor bike, motor scooter, or any type of vehicle whatsoever. All persons in or on such vehicle shall be deemed to be in possession of such pellet gun, air gun, air pistol, BB gun, or slingshot.
(Ordinance 01-08 adopted 11/20/01; 1994 Code, sec. 130.70(D)–(G); Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)