It is unlawful for any person to:
A. Recklessly handle or use a gun or other dangerous weapon
or explosive so as to endanger the safety of another;
B. Intentionally point a gun of any kind, capable of injuring
or killing a human being, whether loaded or unloaded, at or toward another;
C. Manufacture, transfer, or possess metal knuckles or a
switchblade knife opening automatically;
D. Possess any other dangerous article or substance for
the purpose of being used unlawfully as a weapon against another;
E. Sell or to have in his/her possession any device designed
to silence or muffle the discharge of a firearm;
F. Permit, as a parent or guardian, any child under 14 years
of age to handle or use, outside of the parent's or guardian's presence,
a firearm or air gun of any kind, or any ammunition or explosive; or
G. Furnish a minor under 18 years of age with a firearm,
air gun, ammunition or explosive without the written consent of his/her parent
or guardian or of the Police Department.
Nothing in §
113-1 of this chapter shall prohibit the possession of the articles therein mentioned if the purpose of such possession is for the public exhibition by museums or collectors of art.
It is unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any cannon, gun,
pistol or other firearm, firecracker, sky rocket or other fireworks, paintball
gun, air gun, air rifle, or other similar device commonly referred to as a
B-B gun within the City limits of the City of Fairfax.
Nothing in §
113-3 of this chapter shall apply to a display of fireworks by an organization or group of organizations authorized in writing by the Council, or to a peace officer in the discharge of his/her duty, or to a person in the lawful defense of his/her person or family.
It is unlawful for any person to possess, sell or have in possession for the purpose of sale, except as allowed in §
113-4 of this chapter, any firecrackers, sky rockets or other fireworks.
Penalties for violation of the above are as found in Minn. Stat. § 609.66:
A. A violation of §
113-1E, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 609.66(1)(a)(6), is a felony punishable by two years imprisonment or a fine of $5,000, or both. Additionally, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 609.66(1)(a)(b)(1), if this act is conducted in a public housing zone, school zone or park zone, the punishment is no more than five years imprisonment or $10,000, or both.
(1) Exception. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 609.66(1)(h),
silencers may be authorized for law enforcement and wildlife control purposes
as set forth in that subdivision.
B. A violation of §
113-1F, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 609.66(1)(b)(2), is a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days imprisonment or $1,000 fine, or both, except if it occurs in a public housing zone, school zone or park zone as set forth in Minn. Stat. § 609.66(1)(a)(6). In such case, the punishment is no more than one year imprisonment or $3,000 fine, or both, as provided for in Minn. Stat. § 609.66(1)(b)(1).
C. A violation of §
113-1G, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 609.66(1)(b), is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $20,000, or both.
D. For all other violations of this chapter, any person, firm or
corporation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall
be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000, or imprisonment in the county
jail for not more than 90 days.