A person may engage in conduct otherwise prohibited by this subchapter under the following circumstances:
(A) Law Enforcement: This subchapter does not apply to law enforcement officers as defined in this Code, while acting in their official capacity; or
(B) Discharging A Firearm In Defense Of Person Or Property: A person lawfully discharging a firearm in the lawful defense of person or persons or property; or
(C) Hunter Safety Education: When at the time and place being instructed by an instructor teaching the hunter safety education course of the Department of Fish and Game for purposes of hunting licensure; or
(D) Target Practice: When, having successfully passed a hunter safety education course of the Department of Fish and Game for purposes of hunting licensure, using an air rifle, BB gun or a bow, at a target with a backstop that in fact prevents projectiles from escaping from the target and backstop; provided, that a police officer or the Fire Chief may order that that conduct cease when concluding that the conduct presents a public safety hazard, and it shall be a violation of this subchapter to continue that conduct after such order; or
(E) Approved Facility For Target Practice: When at a facility approved by the City Council on the favorable recommendation of the Police Chief for use as a target range with the type of weapon being used, and which facility and weapon are being used in accord with the conditions, if any, placed on such approval; or
(F) Paintball Recreation: When at a facility approved by the City Council on the favorable recommendation of the Police Chief for use as a paintball range or course with the type of paintball weapon being used, and which facility and weapon are being used in accord with the conditions, if any, placed on such approval by Council, the Police Chief, or the operators of the range or course, such as, but not limited to, gear for the protection of the eyes; or
(G) Weapons Firing Blanks: The use of starter pistols, honor guard firearms, or other blank firing mechanisms shall not be prohibited under this Code. (Ord. 974, 11-29-2018)