Chapter 9.08
FIREARMS--USE AND DISCHARGE
Sections:
9.08.020 Discharging unlawful.
9.08.010 Firearm defined.
“Firearm” as used in this chapter includes the following: Cannon, gun, pistol, revolver, automatic pistol, rifle, shotgun, air gun, pellet gun and any other weapon designed to discharge one or more projectiles propelled by the expansion of gas. (Ord. 23, Sec. 1, 1965)
9.08.020 Discharging unlawful.
It is unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any firearm within the boundaries of the city. (Ord. 23, Sec. 2, 1965)
9.08.030 Exemptions.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following persons:
(1) Any peace officer or member of the armed services while acting in the lawful discharge of his duties;
(2) Any person using a firearm in the lawful defense of himself, another person or property;
(3) Any person discharging a firearm or causing a firearm to be discharged at an established firing, shooting or target range, or hunting or gun club, or on a properly constructed indoor or outdoor home range when properly approved by the planning commission on private property under his ownership or control;
(4) Any person discharging a firearm or causing a firearm to be discharged in the process of slaughtering cattle, sheep or swine for food purposes;
(5) Any person discharging a firearm or causing a firearm to be discharged in the process of disposing of any animal solely for humane purposes. (Ord. 23, Sec. 3, 1965)