Subd. 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section:
A. The term "firearm" shall mean any device from which is propelled any dart, arrow, missile, projectile, or bullet by means of explosive or gas, or by energy stored in a band or limb, string or spring, notwithstanding the fact that such dart, arrow, missile, or projectile remains attached to the device by wire.
B. The term "center fired rifle" shall mean any rifle which is fired by a strike from a firing pin in the center of the cartridge's head.
Subd. 2. Discharge of Firearms. The residents and/or their guests shall be permitted to discharge a firearm (which is not a center fired rifle) within the RR District only, however, no firearm shall be discharged within 300 feet of any residence.
Subd. 3. Transportation of Firearms. A person may transport a firearm if it is in a closed case and not ready for immediate firing or discharge.
Subd. 4. Exceptions. This section does not apply to:
A. Law enforcement or military personnel acting within the performance of their duty;
B. The transportation by a person who has obtained a permit to possess or transport a pistol under the provisions of M.S. § 624.714;
C. A person discharging a firearm in an outdoor shooting or archery range which has been approved for that purpose by the Chief of Police; or
D. A person whose firearm is using blank ammunition in conjunction with a ceremonial occasion.
(Ord. 54, Fourth Series, passed 12-6-2016)