(A) For the purpose of this section the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"FIREARM." Any weapon which will expel a projectile by the action of an explosive. The term includes but is not limited to rifles, shotguns, pistols, machine guns, or similar arms.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge, fire, shoot, or cause to be discharged, fired, or shot any firearm within the city limits. The provisions hereof shall not apply to any policeman, conservation officer, peace officer, or other similarly duly-authorized officer acting within the scope of his legal authority. The provisions of this section shall not apply or be construed to prohibit the use of firearms in "ballistically secure indoor target ranges" constructed pursuant to the zoning use created in Ordinance O-11-86.
(C) It shall be a complete defense to any charge hereunder that any person in discharging a firearm was engaged in a bona fide act of self-defense, defense of another, or defense of his home or property in such a manner that the act would not constitute a criminal offense under the statutes or common law of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
(D) Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this section shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $500, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.
(Ord. O-26-80, passed 9-9-80; Am. Ord. O-12-86, passed 5-27-86)