(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to point or brandish any firearm, as hereinafter described, or any object similar in appearance to a firearm, whether capable of being fired or not, in such manner as to reasonably induce fear in the mind of another; or hold a firearm in a public place in such a manner as to reasonably induce fear in the mind of another of being shot or injured.
(B) For purposes of this section, the word FIREARM shall mean any weapon in which ammunition may be used or discharged, by explosion, or pneumatic pressure. The word AMMUNITION, as used herein, shall mean a cartridge, pellet, ball, missile, or projectile adapted for use in a firearm.
(C) Any police officer, in the performance of duty in making an arrest under the provision of this section shall not be civilly liable in damages for injuries or death resulting to the person being arrested if the officer had reason to believe that the person being arrested was pointing, holding, or brandishing such firearm or object which was similar in appearance to a firearm, with intent to induce fear in the mind of another.
(D) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person engaged in excusable or justifiable self- defense.
(E) Persons violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
(1997 Code, § 46-35) (Ord. passed 10-12-1999) Penalty, see § 10.99