Firearm shall mean any device by whatever name known, which is designed to expel a projectile or projectiles by the action of an explosion, expansion of gas or escape of gas; excluding however:
1. Any pneumatic gun, spring or B-B gun which expels a single globular projectile not exceeding eighteen one-hundredths of an inch (.18") in diameter.
2. Any device used exclusively for signaling or safety and required or recommended by the United States Coast Guard or the Interstate Commerce Commission.
3. Any device used exclusively for the firing of stud cartridges, explosive rivets or similar industrial ammunition in the building and/or construction process.
4. Model rockets designed to propel a model vehicle in a vertical direction.
No person shall discharge or fire a firearm within the Village of Orland Park, Illinois, except:
1. Peace officers while in performance of his/her official duties.
2. Members of the armed services or reserve forces of the United States or the National Guard, while in performance of their official duties.
3. The discharge of a firearm in a firearm range properly licensed and operated in accordance with Village ordinance.
4. Color guards in uniform and performing in parades or celebrations provided that the firearms are discharging blank cartridges.
5. A person discharging a firearm in self defense.
6. Properly trained and licensed security guards in the performance of their employment duties.
Any person who violates this Section shall upon conviction thereof, be subject to a according to the fine schedule located in Appendix B for each offense of which such person shall be convicted. Each discharge shall be deemed a separate offense.
(Ord. 1971, 3-5-90; Amd. Ord. 5224, 10-2-17)