(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any gun, pistol, revolver or other firearm or an airgun within that part of the city included in the platted portion of the city, unless done in the lawful defense of person or property or in the necessary enforcement of the laws of the United States, the state or ordinances of the city.
(B) The words PLATTED PORTION OF THE CITY, as used herein, shall mean that part of the city, which has been subdivided into lots and blocks, including all streets and alleys therein, according to the plats of the city and addition thereto filled with the office of the Register of Deeds of the county.
(C) Division (A) above does not apply to:
(1) Persons duly authorized to act as law enforcement officers, or members of military forces of the United States or the state in the discharge of their duties;
(2) Persons engaged in target shooting, with inanimate objects as targets, within a building or structure safely enclosed where the sound of shooting or discharge will not be a nuisance to persons occupying adjacent property;
(3) Persons acting in self-defense when the use of firearms for that purpose would be lawful under the laws of the state; or
(4) For the destruction of diseased, injured or dangerous birds, animals or reptiles by persons specifically authorized to do so by the Chief of Police or the Council.
(Prior Code, § 700.05) Penalty, see § 131.99