A. It is unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person to discharge a firearm within the city limits of the city.
B. The prohibition set forth in subsection A of this section shall not apply to the discharge of a firearm by a person who reasonably believes that the person of himself or herself or of another is in immediate, grave danger, and that the discharge of the firearm is necessary for the preservation of that person. As used herein, "immediate" means the brief interval before and after the local law enforcement agency, when reasonably possible, has been notified of the danger and before the arrival of said agency's assistance. If such notification is not reasonably possible, "immediate" means the brief interval before the apparent infliction of serious bodily harm upon the person discharging the firearm or another individual.
C. Any person convicted of violating any provision of this section may be fined in an amount of not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00), imprisoned in the county jail for a period of not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 636 § 1, 1994)