As used in Sections 8.402 and 8.403 “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, including but not limited to a rifle, pistol, shotgun, air rifle, pellet gun, BB gun and air gun.
(1979 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Sec. 14-1)
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or fire off
any firearm within the city except as follows:
(1)
Firing
or discharging of a firearm in a shooting gallery that is operating
in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws and city
ordinances.
(2)
Firing
or discharging of an air gun on property owned by the party firing
the air gun and his immediate family, provided that the discharge
is no closer than one hundred fifty (150) feet from any structure,
except that of the owner, used for human habitation. Nothing contained
in this exception shall permit the discharging of an air gun whereby
the projectile falls on the land of another.
(3)
Firing
or discharging of a shotgun during legally authorized hunting season
with a license or permit duly issued pursuant to the laws of the state
and federal law, provided the hunter has permission from the property
owner on which any projectile would fall on or over their property,
and provided further that the size of shot that can be used is restricted
to size number six (6) and smaller.
(4)
Firing
or discharging of firearms in defense of self, family or property.
(5)
Firing
or discharging of a firearm by a duly authorized peace officer in
carrying out his lawful duties.
(6)
Firing
or discharging of firearms when permitted or authorized by the laws
of the state or United States.
(1979 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Sec. 14-2)
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm
of any kind on or across any public square, street or alley in the
city or within fifty (50) yards of any business house.
(1979 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Sec. 14-3)
It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any
package or container containing powder or other explosive or combustible
material, except in accordance with other ordinances of the city,
and with the permission of the governing body.
(1979 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Sec. 14-4)
