(A) For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AIR GUN. An instrument from which the projectile is propelled by a spring.
AIR RIFLE. Any instrument where, by means of a lever, air is pumped into a chamber and the release of the compressed air forces out a pellet (BB shots).
SUPERVISED GROUND AREA. A private or public area or space designated in a location or site wherein the discharge of any pellets (BB shots) or projectiles from an air rifle or air gun will prevent the same from transversing any grounds or space outside the limits of the designated area or space and wherein a responsible person has power or authority to regulate and direct the activities of the use of the air rifle or air gun within the area or space.
(B) It is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 to use or have in his or her possession any air gun or air rifle that possesses any metallic bullets or pellets (BB shots) in the chamber of the air gun or air rifle.
(C) It is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years of age to shoot, set off, or discharge any air rifle or air gun within the corporate limits of the city; provided, that this section shall not apply to supervised private or public grounds or areas designated as provided herein, for the purpose of shooting, discharging, or firing an air gun or air rifle in a manner as not to endanger person or property.
(Prior Code, § 136.04) Penalty, see § 135.999