(a)
Prohibition.
It shall be unlawful, except when specifically authorized by the chief of police or as otherwise designated by the city manager, for any person to discharge any gun, pistol, or firearm of any kind, or any firecrackers, torpedoes, or any other fireworks within the city limits. Peace officers acting in the line of duty are exempt from the provisions of this section regulating the discharge of firearms. Also exempt is the firing of CO 2 or other compressed gas tank rifles or pistols on supervised "paintball" courses occupying at least three acres of land.
(b)
Term defined.
The term "firearm" shall be interpreted to include all shotguns, pistols, rifles, BB guns, air rifles, pump-action guns, gas cartridge guns, and pellet guns.
(Code 1975, § 15-5)