(A) It is unlawful for any person within the limits of the City to fire or discharge a firearm, BB gun, air gun, pellet gun, dart gun, slingshot, gas operated gun, or other similar gun instrument.
(B) The prohibitions of section (A) above shall not apply to the use of any such gun or instrument by:
(1) A law enforcement officer or other duly authorized public official or employee in the performance of any official duty;
(2) Any person to whom a license, permit, or authority is issued by the Chief of Police of the City for the use of such gun or instrument for a valid and proper purpose and for use in a manner not likely to harm any person, animal, or property; or
(3) Any person when used only for the necessary protection of property, habitation, or person in a manner authorized by the laws of the state or within rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the State or the United States of America.
(C) Any person other than a peace officer on duty carrying a weapon, upon entering any public place or attending and public event, may be required by the operator of the establishment or the sponsor of the event to remove his or her weapon and place it in the custody of the operator of the establishment or the sponsor of the event.
(Prior Code, § 11-1-21) Penalty, see § 130.99
Cross-reference:
Minor in possession, see § 130.99(G)