(A) It is unlawful for any person within the limits of the town to fire or discharge any firearm, BB gun, air gun, pellet gun, dart gun, slingshot, gas-operated gun or other similar gun or instrument.
(B) The prohibitions of division (A) above shall not apply to the use of any gun or instrument by:
(1) A law enforcement officer or other duly authorized public official or employee in the performance of any official duty;
(2) Any person to whom a special permit or authority is issued by the Chief of Police of the town for the use of the gun or instrument for a valid and proper purpose and for use in a manner not likely to harm any person, animal or property;
(3) Any person when used in necessary self-defense, in defense of property or person in a manner authorized by the laws of the state under or within rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the state or the United States of America; and
(4) Any person when on a properly supervised range or in an area recommended as a hunting area by the State Game and Fish Department which has been approved and posted by the Chief of Police.
(C) It is unlawful for any person to recklessly or carelessly handle a weapon.
(D) Any person other than a peace officer on duty carrying a weapon, upon entering any public place or attending a public event, may be required by the operator of the establishment or the sponsor of the event to remove his or her weapon and place it in the custody of the operator of the establishment or the sponsor of the event.
(E) It is unlawful for any person to sell or give to a person under the age of 18 years, without written consent of the person's parent or legal guardian, a weapon, ammunition or toy pistol by which dangerous and explosive substances may be discharged.
(1996 Code, § 9.12.030) (Ord. 95-010-005, passed - -) Penalty, see § 10.99