(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COMPRESSED AIR PELLET GUN. Any weapon, by whatever name known, or the barrel, receiver or any part of the firing mechanism of such weapon, which is designed to eject or propel a pellet or projectile by the action of the expansion of compressed air.
FIREARM. Any weapon, including a hand gun, by whatever name known, or the barrel, receiver or any part of the firing mechanism of such weapon, which is designed to eject or propel a projectile by the action of an explosive or combustible propellant.
(B) No person shall engage in hunting or discharge of any cannon, pistol, or other firearm or a compressed air pellet gun of any kind whatsoever within the village. This section shall not prohibit the firing of a military salute under military authority, the firing of weapons by members of the Nation’s Armed Forces acting under military authority, and shall not apply to law enforcement officials in the proper enforcement of the law or training, or to any person in the proper exercise of the right of self defense. Furthermore, this section shall not prohibit the discharging of a pistol, shotgun or other firearm of any kind on a firing target range which has been approved in accordance with the building and zoning codes of the village that has received a permit issued by the Chief of Police authorizing the operation of such range and which operates in accordance with all other applicable laws, statutes and ordinances applicable by state or federal laws. Any such permit issued by the Chief of Police shall be based upon inspection of the proposed range for safety purposes. Such permit may be withdrawn at any time the Chief of Police reasonably determines that the range is not being operated in a safe manner. The Chief of Police may provide notice and a reasonable period of time to correct the safety problem prior to withdrawing the permit, as long as the range is not used until the safety problem is resolved.
(C) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(`96 General Offenses Code, § 549.08) (Ord. 11-1971, passed 6-8-71; Am. Ord. 11-1-99, passed 1-11-00)
Statutory reference:
Improperly discharging firearm at or into habitation or school, felony offense, see R.C. § 2923.161