(A) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
“ARROW.” A projectile composed of a straight shaft and a pointed end, and with or without stabilizing vanes or feathers, and capable of causing damage or injury to persons or property.
“BOW.” A weapon composed of a curved piece of wood, plastic, fiberglass, metal or similar material strung taut, and shall include without limitation longbows, recurve bows and compound bows.
“CROSSBOW.” A weapon composed of a bow fixed crosswise on a stock, on which stock arrows or other projectiles are directed by means of a groove.
“OTHER PROJECTILE.” An object, not an arrow, capable of being propelled forward by means of a bow or crossbow and capable of causing damage or injury to persons or property.
(B) (1) No person shall discharge any arrow or other projectile from a bow or crossbow anywhere within the city, except at an indoor archery range.
(2) No adult person shall furnish to a minor by gift, loan or hire, any bow, crossbow, arrow, or other projectile with the knowledge or intent that the minor is to discharge same within limits of the city. Proof of the furnishing of a bow, crossbow, arrow, or other projectile with the further proof of the discharge thereof by the minor within the city, shall constitute a presumption that the bow, crossbow, arrow, or other projectile was furnished with the knowledge or intent that it was to be fired by the minor within the city.
(Ord. 2016-8, passed 10-10-16)