It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally or knowingly discharge a rifle, gun, pistol, or any firearm within the corporate limits of the city; provided, however, that the terms hereof shall not apply to the operation of a regularly established shooting gallery or range; nor shall they apply to any officer of the law discharging a firearm in the performance of his duty; nor shall they apply to any citizen discharging a firearm while lawfully defending person or property.
(Code 1943, Art. 41-12; Ord. No. 1394, Art. I, 3-10-81)