It shall be unlawful to discharge any firearms, spring-loaded guns, or air guns in the city, except to hunt animals or water fowl in accordance with § 131.50 of this code; and provided that this section shall not be construed to prohibit any officer of the law to discharge a firearm in the performance of his or her duty, nor prohibit any citizen to discharge a firearm when lawfully defending his or her person or property.
(1969 Code, § 17-12) (Am. Ord. 1990-22, passed 11-13-1990) Penalty, see § 133.99