It is unlawful to fire or discharge, or cause to be fired or
discharged, within the city any firearm, rifle, pistol, shotgun, cannon,
air rifle, air gun, B.B. gun, pellet gun, gas operated gun, spring
gun, or any weapon designed to discharge any dangerous missile; provided,
however, the provisions of this section shall not apply to peace officers
when acting in the line of duty, and, provided further, that this
section shall not apply to any person otherwise lawfully acting in
the due protection of life or property.
(Code 1980, § 9.04.010; Ord. No. 60, § 1, 1979)
It is unlawful for any person to discharge, release, or shoot
any arrow or shaft from any bow, crossbow, or similar device within
the city except upon a range or other area approved by the city council
for such activity.
(Code 1980, § 9.04.020; Ord. No. 60, § 2, 1979)
It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years to have in his or her possession, custody, or control any of the weapons described in sections 9.04.010 and 9.04.020 unless he or she either possesses a valid state hunting license or is accompanied by a parent or guardian.
(Code 1980, § 9.04.030; Ord. No. 60, § 3, 1979; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished
by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or by imprisonment in the county jail
not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(Code 1980, § 9.04.040; Ord. No. 60, § 4, 1979; Ord. No. 870 (Recodification), 2014)
