It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm, slingshot, or other weapon or instrument which propels a projectile capable of inflicting bodily injury except in the lawful defense of person or property and except when necessary in the performance of a lawful duty; provided, that this section shall not apply to the use of blank ammunition at athletic events, military funerals, theatrical performances, and other functions at which the use of blank ammunition is appropriate and does not constitute any danger to any person or property, nor shall this section apply to the use of ball ammunition or arrows on authorized target ranges where such use is conducted under competent supervision and adequate safeguards are provided for the protection of persons and property.
(Prior Code, § 17-68) Penalty, see § 130.999