O-2012-3430 amend Ch42/prohibiting the discharge of firearms within the city limits

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(c) Bow means a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood or other material with a taut cord to propel the arrow. (d) Crossbow means a weapon consisting of a bow fixed transversely on a stock having a trigger mechanism to release the bowstring, and often incorporating or accompanied by a mechanism for bending the bow. Sec. 42-30. Discharge of firearms and air guns, shooting of other weapons prohibited; exceptions. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm or air gun within the City limits. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot a crossbow, bow, slingshot, catapult or such like device, or hurl or throw any missile by the use of a crossbow, bow, slingshot, catapult or such like device within the city limits. (c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that: (1) The person discharged a firearm, air gun, or crossbow in the lawful defense or protection of a person or property in accordance with state law; (2) The person was a licensed peace officer, licensed security guard, or a member of the United States or state armed forces at the time of the discharge and provided that any such discharge is made in the course and scope of his or her official duties; (3) The person was a duly appointed animal control officer in the course and scope of his or her official duties and was euthanizing a sick or injured animal or eradicating a predatory animal; (4) The person used blank cartridges for a theatrical production, an event sponsored by a military organization, a funeral with military honors, an athletic event, or other ceremonial or commemorative events, provided that the discharge is performed safely and directed away from persons, animals, or structures so as to prevent bodily injury or property damage; 2