(A) Acts prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to:
(1) Recklessly handle or use a gun or other dangerous weapon or explosive so as to endanger the safety of another;
(2) Intentionally point a gun of any kind, capable of injuring or killing a human being and whether loaded or unloaded, at or toward another;
(3) Manufacture or sell for any unlawful purpose any weapon known as a sling-shot or sand club;
(4) Manufacture, transfer or possess metal knuckles or a switchblade knife opening automatically;
(5) Possess any other dangerous articles or substance for the purpose of being used unlawfully as a weapon against another;
(6) Sell or have in his or her possession any device designed to silence or muffle the discharge of a firearm;
(7) Permit, as a parent or guardian, any child under 14 years of age to handle or use, outside of the parent’s or guardian’s presence, a firearm or air gun of any kind or any ammunition or explosive; or
(8) Furnish a minor under 18 years of age with a firearm, air gun, ammunition or explosive without the written consent of his or her parent or guardian or of law enforcement officials.
(B) Exception. Nothing in division (A) above shall prohibit the possession of the articles therein mentioned if the purpose of the possession is for public exhibition by museums or collectors of art.
(C) Discharge of firearms and explosives. It is unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any cannon, gun, pistol or other firearm, firecracker, sky rocket or other fireworks, air gun, air rifle or other similar device commonly referred to a B-B gun.
(D) Exception. Nothing in division (C) above shall apply to a display of fireworks by an organization or group of organizations authorized in writing by the Council, to a peace officer in the discharge of his or her lawful duties or to a person in the lawful defense of his or her person or family. This section shall not apply to the discharge of firearms in a range authorized in writing by the Council.
(Prior Code, § 10.10) (Ord. 269, Third Series, effective 12-30-2004) Penalty, see § 10.99