Sec. 12-8. Discharging firearms generally.
   It shall be unlawful for any person to fire a gun, rifle, pistol or other firearm within the town, except in case of self defense or necessity; provided, that this section shall not apply to an officer lawfully discharging his duty; provided, further, that nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit licensed shooting galleries; provided, further, that nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit trap shooting at such places and under such conditions as may be approved by the council.
(Code 1977, § 28-2)
State law reference— Municipal authority to restrict, regulate, etc., weapons generally, G.S. 160A-183; authority to regulate firearms, G.S. 160A-189.