A. Unlawful: It is unlawful for any person to discharge any gun or pistol or air gun or to shoot any bow and arrow within the limits of the city, except as may be approved by the leisure services director for the discharge of weapons in park areas in connection with recreation activities 1 , or in self-defense, or in the case of a peace officer performing his official duty, or in case of target shooting in an area designated by the city council; provided, however, that nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use of play pistols, guns, bows and arrows, or other similar children's toys.
B. Violation; Penalty: A violation of this section is a class B misdemeanor and upon conviction, subject to penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. (1990 Code § 9.32.010; amd. 2003 Code)
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| 1 | 1. See also subsection 7-2-2B1 of this code. |