21-3-104. USE OF A PROJECTILE WEAPON.
(1) “Firearm” means a pistol, revolver, shotgun, sawed off shotgun, rifle, sawed off rifle, or any other weapon using an explosion.
(2) Within the boundaries of the City, it shall be unlawful for any person to release, discharge, or shoot:
a. A firearm;
b. A BB gun;
c. A pellet gun;
d. A bow and arrow;
e. A crossbow;
f. A paint ball gun;
g. A wrist rocket; or
h. Any other device which:
i. Uses an explosion, compressed air, or return spring action to send an object through the air; and
ii. Causes or creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to another.
(3) It shall be a defense if the person:
a. Is acting in self defense, or the defense of another;
b. Is a peace officer or ordinance enforcement officer acting in the discharge of the officer’s duty;
c. Is acting under specified conditions at an approved archery, gun, or paint ball gaming range; or
d. Is a licensed and professional slaughterer involved in the lawful performance of those duties in conforming or nonconforming agricultural zones.
(4) A violation of this Section is a class “B” misdemeanor.