Except as provided below, it is unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm, air rifle, air pistol, BB or dart gun within the city limits.
(Ord. 91-01 § 1, 1991; Ord. 77-12 § 2 (part), 1977)
The provisions of Section 9.86.010 do not apply to:
A. 
A peace officer acting within the scope and authority of the officer's job;
B. 
Any person who is lawfully defending a person or property;
C. 
Professional or public target ranges specifically authorized by the city council, or indoor air-propelled arm target ranges; or
D. 
The discharge of a shotgun loaded with bird shot, or air-propelled firearm, provided that such discharge takes place at a distance greater than one half mile from a highway, road, street or building, whether occupied or unoccupied.
(Ord. 91-01 § 2 (part), 1991)
"Firearm"
means a weapon including a pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun designed for discharging a shot capable of causing death or serious physical injury.
(Ord. 91-01 § 2 (part), 1991)