For the purpose of this article, 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.
(Ordinance adopting Code)
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.
(Ordinance adopting Code)
It is a defense to prosecution under this article 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.
(Ordinance adopting Code)
Any person found to be in violation of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine in accordance with the general penalty provision found in section 1.01.009 of this code.
(Ordinance adopting Code)
