A. Definitions: Wherever the term "firearms" is used in this section, the term shall mean any instrument used in the propulsion of shot, shell or bullets or other harmful objects, including arrows or darts, by the action of gunpowder exploded within it, or by the action of compressed air within it, or by the power of springs and including what are commonly known as air rifles, BB guns, crossbows, bows and arrows, or blow guns.
B. Discharge Of Firearms Prohibited; Exceptions: Except as otherwise provided by state law, and as provided in this section, it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge firearms of any kind or description within the limits of the municipality. Exceptions: the prohibitions in this section shall not apply to: police officers in the discharge of their duties; to persons participating in officially sanctioned or permitted events approved by the city council; or to persons lawfully at or upon facilities or ranges permitted and approved for such activities by the city council.
C. Permits: The Governing Body may at any time, upon receipt of proper application, grant permits to shooting galleries, gun clubs and others for shooting in fixed localities and under specified rules. Such permits shall be in writing attested by the Clerk conforming to such requirements as the Governing Body shall demand, and the permit thus issued shall be subject to revocation at any time by action of the Governing Body. (Ord. 1620, 9-8-2014; amd. Ord. 1691, 3-9-2020)