(a) The provisions of Section 4502 shall not apply to or affect:
(1) Sheriffs, constables, marshals, police officers, or other duly appointed peace officers in the performance of their official duties, or any person summoned by such officer to assist in making arrests or preserving the peace while said person so summoned is actually engaged in assisting such officer;
(2) Persons in lawful possession of a handgun who discharge said handgun in necessary and lawful defense of self or others while in a personal residence; or
(3) Persons in lawful possession of a firearm or projectile weapon who are expressly and specifically authorized by federal or state law to discharge said firearm or projectile weapon under the circumstances present at the time of discharge.
(b) Use of firearms and projectile weapons may be permissible when integral to the pursuit of specific competitive and sporting events, including but not limited to events such as target and skeet shooting, upon issuance of a permit from the Chief of Police to persons conducting the event or engaged in the business of providing the location at which the event is to take place. The Chief of Police shall formulate criteria for the application, issuance, and renewal of such permits, and may require as a condition of approval the posting of any bond, or proof of adequate liability insurance.
(Added by Ord. 89-94, App. 2/25/94; amended by Ord. 50-11, App. 3/16/2011)