It shall be a Class B misdemeanor, subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this Code, for any person to discharge any kind of firearm from an automobile or other vehicle or to discharge a firearm from, upon or across any highway. It shall also be unlawful for any person to discharge any rifle, gun or pistol within the limits of the Town, except in self-defense or in the case of any peace officer or animal control officer in the discharge of his duties. (2001 Code)