It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm, an arrow from a bow, or any other firearm or weapon using any form of compressed gas as a propellant; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed to apply to:
(A) Discharge of a firearm by an officer of the law in performance of his or her official duties;
(B) Shooting galleries or other private shooting ranges within buildings or other structures approved by the Mayor and City Council;
(C) Officially sanctioned public celebrations if the person so discharging firearms, paintball guns or arrows from a bow have written permission from the City Council;
(D) Discharge of blank cartridges in theatrical performances or sporting events;
(E) Firing of salutes by honor guard and military funerals or memorials;
(F) The discharge of an arrow from a bow or a firearm in connection with trap or target shooting on private property under the following conditions:
(1) No trap or target shooting shall occur within 500 feet of the property lines unless projectiles are directed in such direction so as to not cross the property lines; and
(2) All projectiles must remain within the boundaries of the parcel upon which it was discharged.
(G) The discharge of a bow and arrow in connection with seasonal hunting on private property under the following conditions:
(1) No hunting shall occur within 500 feet of the property lines unless projectiles are directed in such direction so as to not cross the property lines;
(2) Each individual participating must abide by all laws of the state; and
(3) All projectiles must remain within the boundaries of the parcel upon which it was discharged.
(Ord. 825, passed 11-12-2024) Penalty, see § 130.999