A. Prohibition: It is unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any cannon, gun, pistol or other firearm, firecracker, sky rocket or other fireworks, air gun, air rifle, or other similar device commonly referred to as a BB gun.
B. Exception: Nothing in subsection A of this section shall apply to a display of fireworks by an organization or group of organizations authorized in writing by the Council, or to a peace officer in the discharge of his duty, or to a person in the lawful defense of his person or family. This section shall not apply to the discharge of firearms in a range authorized in writing by the Council. (1988 Code § 10.02)