This chapter shall not apply to peace officers or soldiers in the discharge of their official duties and while in the exercise of reasonable care; nor to a person using firearms in necessary self-defense; nor to shooting clubs conducted at a fixed place of business within the town and in such manner that there is no danger to any person whatsoever, provided such shooting club has first obtained permission from the Town Marshal to conduct the same.
(1984 Code, § 9.12.030)