Sec. 19.7. - Repealed by Ordinance No. 614.

(a)

Definition. "Firearm" is defined, for purposes of this section, as a gun, pistol, revolver, automatic pistol, rifle, shotgun, "BB" gun, air gun, pellet gun or any other weapon of similar kind designed to discharge a projectile propelled by the expansion of a gas.

(b)

Discharge-Prohibited. No person shall discharge or fire any firearm within the limits of the city except as provided in subsection (c) of this section.

(c)

Same-Exception to prohibition. The provisions of subsection (b) of this section as to the discharge of any firearm, shall not apply to any of the following instances:

To law enforcement officers or any person summoned by any such officer to assist in making arrests or preserving the peace, or to members of the armed services of the United States, or the National Guard, while such persons are acting in the lawful discharge of their duties;

Self-defense. To persons discharging firearms in the lawful defense of self or third persons.

(d)

Possession by minors-Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen years to have in his possession in a public place any firearm, except as hereinafter provided.

When under charge of an adult. When such minor is in the immediate charge of a parent, guardian or adult person having the responsibility for the conduct of such minor;

Unloaded guns. When the firearm is unloaded and either:

a.

In a dismantled or "take-down" condition; or

b.

Completely wrapped or in a carry case made for the purpose of carrying such firearm.

(e)

Violations. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section and any parent or guardian of a minor person under the age of eighteen years who knowingly permits or allows any such minor to do any act in violation of the prohibitions of this section shall be deemed guilty of an infraction.

(Ord. No. 546, §§ 1, 2; Ord. No. 88-24, § 1.)