(a) No person, other than a duly appointed and authorized member of the Police Department or State militia, when in the lawful performance of target shooting practice or a public duty, shall fire or discharge, or cause to be fired or discharged any cannon, gun, air gun, spring gun, rifle, pistol or firearm of any kind within the limits of the City, except that the Mayor may grant a special permit for target shooting to persons and/or organizations, provided that they shall have such facilities and shall adopt such rules and regulations as shall, in the opinion of the Mayor, safeguard and protect the public against danger. Further, the Mayor may require as a condition of such permit the posting with the City of an indemnity bond or liability insurance sufficient in amount and form, in the opinion of the Mayor, as shall safeguard the public against injury arising by reason of such target shooting and the issuance of such permit. This section is not intended nor shall it prevent the discharge of firearms or weapons in self-defense.
(Ord. 6017-1981. Passed 9-1-81.)
(b) No person being the parent or legal guardian of a minor shall knowingly or recklessly permit such minor to violate any provision of this section.
(Ord. 6379-1983. Passed 5- 3- 83. )
(c) Whoever violates this section is guilty of unlawful discharge of firearms or weapons, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(Ord. 6017-1981. Passed 9-1-81.)