(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context indicates or clearly requires a different meaning.
“FIREARM.” Includes rifles, shotguns, handguns, and automatic weapons.
(B) Regulations; exceptions. No person, except peace officers, military personnel, and similar officers in the execution of their official duties, shall discharge any firearm within the city limits, unless in lawful defense of person or property, except as hereinafter set forth.
(1) The discharge of firearms while engaged in target shooting, skeet shooting, and other sport or demonstration shooting, shall be permissible on the premises which have been inspected for safety purposes by the Chief of Police and for which a written permit has been obtained from the Chief of Police.
(a) The permit shall be granted on request to any private sporting club which has been in existence and operation at least ninety (90) days prior to the adoption of this section and which has complied with all regulations in effect prior to the date of this section.
(b) The permit shall be granted on proper application unless the Chief of Police, for reasons stated in writing, finds that the activity to be permitted would constitute a safety hazard.
(c) There shall be no charge for the permit.
(d) Subsequent to the issuance of a permit by the Chief of Police, if, for reasons stated in writing, the Chief of Police determines that any activity of the permit holder constitutes a safety hazard, the permit may be suspended by the Chief of Police. Any denial of application for a permit or any suspension of a permit shall be reviewed by the Board of Commissioners within seven (7) days of the denial or suspension.
(C) The Police Department shall have the right and privilege of using the pistol range located at the end of Stewart Street. The pistol range shall be operated by the Chief of Police or his designee, and shall be manned by qualified personnel approved by the Chief of Police. No persons other than those specified in this section shall use the same except with the permission, in writing, of the Chief of Police or his designee.
(Ord. 90-13, passed 6-26-90)
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Cross reference:
Penalty for violation, see § 52.999