§ 34-153. Prohibited uses.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to:

(1)

Fire or discharge any gun, pistol, rifle or other firearm of any description within the corporate town limits;

(2)

Fire or discharge any BB gun, air pistol, air rifle or slingshot within the corporate town limits;

(3)

Shoot or sling an arrow with a bow or any other device within the corporate town limits;

(4)

Throw any stone, rock, or other propellant, missile or substance in any manner so as to be reasonably likely to cause injury to any person or property;

(5)

Carry a firearm while under the influence of an intoxicant or narcotic;

(6)

Endanger the safety of another or his property by handling a firearm, BB gun, bow, air pistol, air rifle or slingshot in a negligent manner; and

(7)

As a parent or guardian or other adult person having the care or custody of a child, permit any child under the age of 18 years to violate this section.

(b)

Exceptions.

(1)

Subsection (a)(1) of this section shall not apply to the discharging or firing of any gun, pistol, rifle, or other firearm in any firing range that meets all other standards imposed by law.

(2)

Subsection (a)(2) of this section shall not apply to air rifles, air pistols, and BB guns that are discharged on any firing range that meets safety standards established and promulgated by the police department, or target firing on private property owned or lawfully occupied by the person, or target firing on the property of another when properly authorized. Any shooting thereon must be conducted in a nonnegligent manner so as to secure the safety of the inhabitants and their property.

(3)

Subsection (a)(3) of this section shall not be construed to prohibit target firing of a bow that is discharged on any firing range that meets safety standards established and promulgated by the police department, or target firing on private property owned or lawfully occupied by the person, or target firing on the property of another when properly authorized. Any shooting thereon must be conducted in a nonnegligent manner so as to secure the safety of the inhabitants and their property.

(4)

Subsections (a)(1) through (3) of this section shall not be construed to prohibit the use of a weapon in the valid exercise of the right of self-defense of person or property.

(5)

Subsections (a)(1) through (3) of this section shall not apply to any authorized police or police officer discharging any weapon or firearm in the lawful pursuit of duty.

(c)

Whoever shall violate any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a municipal offense and shall be subject to the general penalty provisions of section 1-9.

(Ord. No. 1077, § 18-101, 3-25-2003)