Article 2 — USE AND DISCHARGE BY MINORS

It is unlawful for any person under the age of 18 years to shoot or discharge a firearm in the city unless such person:

(1)

Holds and has in his possession a permit issued by the city as hereinafter provided;

(2)

Is in the company of a parent, guardian or other adult person having responsibility for his conduct; or

(3)

Holds and has in his possession a current valid hunting license issued pursuant to law.

(Ord. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-2011)

The permit required under this chapter shall be issued by the chief of police, subject to the limitations of this chapter, to any person who presents a certificate of competency, as provided in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-2011)

(a)

The chief of police shall provide for a course of instruction in the safe handling of firearms, and for this purpose may cooperate with any reputable association or organization having as one of its objectives the promotions of safety in the handling of firearms.

(b)

The chief of police may designate any person found by him to be competent to give instructions in the handling of firearms. A person so appointed shall give such course of instruction and upon the successful completion thereof shall issue to the person instructed a certificate of competency in the safe handling of firearms.

(Ord. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-2011)

The chief of police may revoke a permit issued by him whenever the holder has violated any law or ordinance relating to the possession, use or discharge of a firearm or has demonstrated his unfitness to exercise the privilege granted thereunder, and may refuse on like grounds to issue such permit. Every revoked permit shall be promptly surrendered to the chief of police.

(Ord. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-2011)

The provisions of this article 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, under adult supervision, at an established firing, shooting or target range, a properly constructed indoor or outdoor home range on private property.

(Ord. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-2011)

(a)

It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this article. Any person violating any provision of this article shall be deemed guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor as hereinafter specified. Such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this article is committed, continued or permitted.

(b)

Any person so convicted:

(1)

Shall be guilty of an infraction offense and punished by a fine not exceeding:

a.

$100.00 for a first violation;

b.

$200.00 for a second violation.

(2)

For the third and any additional violations shall constitute a misdemeanor offense and shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00 or six months in jail, or both.

(c)

Notwithstanding the subsection (b) of this section, a first offense may be charged and prosecuted as a misdemeanor. Payment of any penalty in this article shall not relieve a person from the responsibility for correcting the violation.

(Ord. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, 1-26-2011)