(A) "Bow and arrow" as used in this section includes every bow requiring more than five pounds of pull to activate same, hunting bows and arrows, target bows and arrows, crossbows and projectiles launched therefrom, and every other device by which a projectile is launched, aimed or directed from any mechanism under spring, string or wire tension; provided, however, that such phrase does not include:
(1) Bows and arrows designed for and used by children when the arrow or projectile has a rubber suction cup on the end thereof, or when the arrow or projectile has a blunt end covered with fabric or other material so as to be incapable of inflicting bodily harm when launched from the bow; or
(2) Any other type of device obviously designed for use by children which cannot reasonably be expected to inflict bodily harm when used in the manner ordinarily intended by the manufacturer or maker thereof.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to use a bow and arrow within the corporate limits of the city, outside of a building, unless a permit for such use has been issued by the Chief of Police.
(C) The use of a bow and arrow in any city park is also specifically prohibited unless a permit for such use has been issued by the Chief of Police.
(D) (1) There shall be two types of permits which may be issued by the Chief of Police under this section, identified as follows:
(a) Site permit. A site permit may be issued to any individual, group, organization, partnership or corporation which operates a target range or other area specially designed for the shooting of a bow and arrow, provided that such operator takes reasonable precautions to insure that the target range is being safely operated, and that the public generally and passersby are not exposed to danger from within the target range. A site permit shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issue, and shall be subject to revocation at any time by the Chief of Police if the Chief of Police reasonably determines that the target range is being operated in a dangerous or unsafe manner. A site permit shall automatically authorize all persons lawfully on the premises to shoot a bow and arrow without the need for any additional permits from the city.
(b) Individual permit. An individual permit may be issued to any person making application therefor; provided, however, that each individual permit shall identify the authorized user, and shall specify the location or area where bow and arrow use will be permitted. An individual permit shall be valid for a period of 30 days from the date of issue and shall be subject to revocation at any time by the Chief of Police if the Chief of Police reasonably determines that the user authorized by the permit has been using a bow and arrow in a dangerous or unsafe manner.
(2) All of the following conditions shall be required as part of any permit issued:
(a) The user is an adult, or if the user is intended to be a minor, adequate adult supervision will be provided at all times;
(b) Adequate precautions and safeguards will be provided at the site to insure that other bow and arrow users, passersby, or other members of the public will not be harmed, threatened by, or exposed to dangerous conditions;
(c) Animals and other wildlife will not be targets nor threatened by the use of the bow and arrow.
(3) There shall be no charge for any permit issued under the terms of this section.
(Ord. 191, passed 2-20-91) Penalty, see § 130.99