It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm within the town.
(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FIREARM. Any weapon, whether loaded or unloaded, which will expel a projectile by the action of an explosive and includes any such weapon commonly referred to as a pistol, revolver, rifle, gun, shotgun, or machine gun. Any weapon, which can be readily made into a firearm by the insertion of a firing pin, or other similar thing in actual possession of the perpetrator or an accomplice, is a FIREARM.
(B) Exceptions. It shall not be a violation of this section to discharge a firearm under the following conditions:
(1) Acting in self- defense, as defined by state law.
(2) Law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties.
(3) An established firing range or educational program properly supervised.
(4) Military functions, such as parades, funerals or firing blank charges.
('83 Code, § 3-6) (Am. Ord. 2001-2, passed 3-26-01) Penalty, see § 130.99