(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly or recklessly shoot or otherwise discharge any gun, pistol, rifle, jet-gun or any other firearm within the city limits.
(b) 
It shall be an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the firing, shooting, or discharging is done by a person in order to protect himself or another person from serious bodily injury or to protect his premises or other property from substantial property damage.
(c) 
It shall also be an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the shooting or discharging of any firearm was done by a gunsmith in connection with the repair of such firearm, if the gunsmith shall have first obtained a permit from the board of aldermen for such activity.
(d) 
For the purpose of this section, the term firearm shall include any instrument used in the propulsion of shot, shell, bullets, or any other solid objects by the action of gunpowder, compressed air, gas, springs, or any other means capable of discharging the projectiles at a velocity in excess of 200 feet per second.
(e) 
Any person convicted of violating this section shall, upon conviction, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine in accordance with the general penalty provided in section 1.01.009 of this code for each offense.
(Ordinance 9 adopted 12/3/79; Ordinance adopting Code)