A. Definitions: As used in this section, the following definitions apply:
FIREARM: As used in this chapter, is defined by Nevada Revised Statutes 202.253.
PEACE OFFICER: As used in this chapter, is defined by Nevada Revised Statutes chapter 289.
B. Unsafe Discharge Of Firearms:
1. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm, gun, pistol, rifle, shotgun or other firearm contrary to Nevada Revised Statutes.
2. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any gun, pistol, rifle, shotgun, black powder firearm, or other firearm within five hundred feet (500') of any: a) school property; or b) property located within Lyon County with the following zoning designations that are developed as described in section 15.300.06 of this Code, or any subsequent successor zoning ordinance or Lyon County Code with the following zoning designations: (Ord. 584, 2-18-2016, eff. 3-3-2016)
a. Suburban Residential Districts; (Ord. 584, 2-18-2016, eff. 3-3-2016; amd. Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)
b. Nonresidential Districts;
3. Exceptions:
a. This section shall not apply to peace officers in the discharge of official duties;
b. Person lawfully discharging a firearm in protection of life or in self-defense as defined in Nevada law;
c. Persons shooting in any regularly established and authorized rifle range, gun club, or shooting gallery, or participating in a historical reenactment organization;
d. Agricultural real property as defined by Nevada Revised Statutes chapter 361A.
C. Penalties: Any person violating the terms of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition to any other penalty allowed by law, the court may require the person convicted to complete a court approved firearm safety course. (Ord. 584, 2-18-2016, eff. 3-3-2016)