(A) No person, except a law enforcement officer in the discharge of his or her duty, shall fire or discharge any weapon or firearm, including any gun, pistol, fowling piece, air gun, pellet gun, B-B gun, bow or sling shot, or other firearm, within the city, provided that this prohibition shall not apply to the following:
(1) Regularly constituted organizations or committees conducting public observances or celebrations when specifically approved, in writing and in advance, by the City Manager;
(2) Indoor or outdoor shooting ranges at specific locations when specifically approved, in writing and in advance, by the City Manager; and/or
(3) Educational programs relating to firearms usage when specifically approved, in writing and in advance, by the City Manager.
(B) All requests must be made one week in advance and in writing, and directed to the City Manager. Prior to City Manager approval, the City Manager shall ensure sufficient bond and insurance is obtained by the requesting party. The City Manager shall further ensure that each event includes competent adult supervision, the competent adult supervision to be individuals certified by the Hunter Safety Program, the state Department of Game and Parks, the National Rifle Association, or any other legitimate certified and competent firearm safety program.
(Prior Code, § 6-402) (Ord. 1863, passed 3-6-1989)