A. Discharge Of Firearms: It is unlawful for any person not a peace officer in the discharge of his duty, to discharge any gun, revolver or pistol within the city, except in the necessary defense of person or property.
B. Use Of Air Guns, BB Guns, Bows And Arrows Or Similar Devices: It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any device commonly known as an air gun, BB gun, pellet gun, slingshot, bow and arrow, crossbow, paintball gun, or any other device that propels a projectile at a speed to which it can cause serious bodily harm within the city limits.
C. Exemptions For Legitimate And Sanctioned Competitions And Exhibitions: An individual, club, or association may sponsor a public or private exhibition, competition, contest, training, or educational presentation within the city limits, and may be permitted to allow the use and/or discharge of a firearm, air gun, BB gun, pellet gun, paintball gun, bow and arrow, crossbow and arrow, slingshot, or any similar device within the city limits, only with the written permission of the mayor or his/her designee, and only after obtaining any other permits or licenses required by state law or city ordinance. The sponsor must provide protective measures, approved by the mayor or his/her designee, which are adequate to protect the participants, spectators, and the general public from harm or injury. As a precondition to authorization for such an event, the mayor or his/her designee may require the sponsor to provide proof of or procure liability insurance, and may also require the sponsor to give notice to the owners or occupants of any residential, industrial, or commercial properties, or other interested parties located in the vicinity of the proposed activity.
D. Violation A Misdemeanor: Any violation of a provision of this section shall be a misdemeanor. (2015 Code)