It is unlawful to fire or discharge, or cause to be fired or discharged within the city limits, any firearm, rifle, pistol, shotgun, cannon, air rifle, air gun, b.b. gun, pellet gun, gas operated gun, spring gun, slingshot, bow, crossbow, or any other weapon designed to discharge or propel any projectile capable of causing injury; provided, however, the provisions of this section shall not apply to:
(1) Peace officers when acting in the line of duty;
(2) Persons otherwise lawfully acting to protect life or property;
(3) Persons so discharging in or upon an educational institution as a curricular activity or a business establishment licensed by the city for such purposes; or
(4) Any person who has obtained a permit from the city council to discharge one of the above-referenced instruments for a business purpose in an area zoned M-1.
In issuing any such permit or permits, the city council shall designate the particular location in the M-1 zone where such discharge is allowed, the period of time during which such discharge is allowed and the specific business purpose for which such discharge is allowed. The city council may further condition any such permit to provide additional protection of the public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. 418 § 1, 1988; Ord. 417 § 2 (part), 1988).