(a) A person commits a misdemeanor if he or she:
(1) Knowingly and unlawfully aims a firearm at another person;
(2) Recklessly or with criminal negligence discharges a firearm or shoots a bow and arrow.
(3) Knowingly sets a loaded gun, trap or device designed to cause an explosion upon being tripped or approached, and leaves it unattended by a competent person immediately present.
(4) Has in his or her possession a firearm while he or she is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of a controlled substance. Possession of a permit issued under Section 18-12-105(2)(c), C.R.S., is no defense to a violation of this Section.
(5) Knowingly aims, swings or throws a throwing star or nunchaku at another person, or knowingly possesses a throwing star or nunchaku in a public place except for the purpose of presenting an authorized public demonstration or exhibition or pursuant to instruction in conjunction with an organized school or class. When transporting throwing stars or nunchaku for a public demonstration or exhibition or for a school or class, they shall be transported in a closed, nonaccessible container.
(6) Has in his or her possession, except within his or her own domicile, or carries or uses a revolver, pistol of any description, shotgun or rifle, which may be used for the explosion of cartridges; or any air gun, gas-operated gun, spring gun, or instrument, toy or weapon commonly known as a peashooter, slingshot or beanie; or any bow made for the purpose of throwing or projecting missiles of any kind or any means whatsoever, whether such instrument is called by any name set forth above or by any other name.
(b) Nothing contained in this Section shall prevent the use of any such instruments in shooting galleries or in any private grounds or residences under circumstances when such instrument can be fired, discharged or operated in such a manner as not to endanger persons or property and also in such manner as to prevent the projectile from traversing any grounds or space outside the limits of such gallery, grounds or residence. In addition, nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent the carrying of any type of gun whatsoever, when unloaded and properly cased, to or from any range or gallery.
(c) Nothing contained in this Section shall prevent the use of any such instruments by any peace officer as shall be necessary in the proper discharge of his or her duties.
(Prior code 10-5-17; Ord. 347 §1, 2008)