(a) No person shall display, market for sale or sell any replica or facsimile of a firearm in the City. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any replica or facsimile firearm which, because of its distinct color, exaggerated size, or other design feature, cannot reasonably be perceived to be a real firearm.
(b) Except in self-defense, no person shall draw, exhibit or brandish a replica or facsimile of a firearm or simulate a firearm in a rude, angry or threatening manner, with the intent to frighten, vex, harass or annoy or with the intent to commit an act which is a crime under the law of the City, State or Federal government against any other person.
(c) No person shall draw, exhibit or brandish a replica or facsimile of a firearm or simulate a firearm in the presence of a peace officer, fire fighter, emergency medical technician or paramedic engaged in the performance of his or her duties and the person committing such brandishing knows or has reason to know that such police officer, fire fighter, emergency medical technician or paramedic is engaged in the performance of his or her duties.
(d) As used in this section, “firearm” shall have the same meaning as used in Section 549.01(b).
(e) (1) Whoever violates subsection (a) hereof is guilty of unlawful sale of a replica firearm, a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(2) Whoever violates subsection (b) hereof is guilty of brandishing a replica firearm, a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(3) Whoever violates subsection (c) hereof is guilty of brandishing a replica firearm in the presence of a public safety officer, a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(Ord. 1989-05B. Passed 11-27-89.)