(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FIELD OF FIRE. The area included within a semicircle described by a 90° arc to either side of the line of fire, and having a radius equal to the range of the firearm, unless the line of fire is so totally obstructed as to prevent the bullet or shot from carrying to its normal range.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm within or into the municipal limits of the town, except as permitted by the provisions of divisions (C) through (E) below.
(C) It shall not be deemed a violation of this section to discharge a firearm while engaged in lawful defense of persons or property.
(D) It shall not be deemed a violation of this section to discharge a firearm while engaged in otherwise lawful hunting or target shooting, provided that the person is not within 750 feet of any dwelling, and provided further that there is no person, vehicle, domestic animal, livestock, building or public street or highway within the field of fire.
(E) It shall not be deemed a violation of this section for any person to shoot rats or other common pests or vermin upon the person's own premises, provided the person complies with the provisions of division (D) above relating to hunting and target shooting.
(Ord. passed 4-11-77; Am. Ord. passed 11-28-2011) Penalty, see § 10.99