(a) "Air gun" means any air pistol, air rifle, BB gun, pump gun, pellet gun, CO-2 gun, or similar instrument or device capable of discharging ammunition by means of air pressure or spring action.
(b) "Ammunition" means any leaden or metallic projectile, any pellet or any other substance capable of inflicting injuries to persons or property when used in an air gun.
(c) No person shall discharge an air gun within the City. This subsection shall not apply to members of any military company when engaged in drilling or target practice under the command or direction of an officer thereof, or the use of air guns in the lawful defense of persons or property or to shooting galleries operated in accordance with the ordinances of this City relating thereto, or to their use by members of the Police Department in the lawful discharge of their duty.
(d) The provisions of subsection (c) hereof do not prohibit or render it unlawful to possess, use or furnish for use an air gun for purposes of instruction in firearm safety, care, handling, or marksmanship under the supervision or control of a responsible adult.
(e) No person under the age of eighteen shall use or have in his possession any air gun or ammunition.
(f) The provisions of subsection (e) hereof do not prohibit or render it unlawful to use or possess any air gun or ammunition for purposes of instruction in firearm safety, care, handling or marksmanship under the supervision or control of a responsible adult.
(g) No parent or guardian of any person under the age of eighteen shall knowingly permit any such minor to use or have in his possession any air gun or ammunition unless such use or possession falls within the exception of subsection (f) hereof.
(h) Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. (Ord. 118-1980. Passed 11-13-80.)