§ 132.01 DEFINITION.
   FIREARM means a machine which fires a projectile by means of an explosive substance or by means of the sudden release of gas. This definition shall specifically include, but not be limited to, rifles, shotguns, pistols, air guns and similar devices, but shall specifically exclude legal bows which fire arrows by the release of tension in the bow.
(1994 Code, § 9-1.1)