For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AIR GUN. A rifle, pistol or other device for propelling a bullet, pellet, dart or BB shot by means of compressed air or other compressed gas, or by means of a spring or similar device under mechanical tension, which creates a charge of compressed air when released.
ARCHERY WEAPON. Any longbow, crossbow or similar device designed to propel an arrow, dart or spear by the release of string tension, but not including a toy in which the projectile is so blunted or padded as to be incapable of causing injury under normal circumstances.
DANGEROUS PROJECTILE. Any projectile discharged from a firearm, air gun or archery weapon; but also means any other object which is purposely hurled or thrown by any means, and which by virtue of its sharpness, heaviness, velocity or explosive or incendiary character, can reasonably be foreseen as potentially causing harm or injury to persons or property, whether or not any harm or injury is actually caused or intended.
FIREARMS. Any rifle, pistol, shotgun, flare gun or other device for propelling a solid projectile by means of an explosive charge.
(Prior Code, § 4-4-1)