9.44.020 Discharging weapons prohibited – Exceptions.
Except at firing ranges approved by the chief of police, no person other than a peace officer shall fire or discharge a gun, including spring or air-actuated pellet guns, air guns, or BB guns, or other weapon which propels a projectile by use of gunpowder or other explosive, jet or rocket propulsion. In addition, a commercially manufactured slingshot shall not be discharged within the city. Firing ranges approved for use with all devices listed above shall be supervised by a responsible individual, group, organization, or governmental unit. The following criteria shall be used to determine whether a firing range will be approved:
A. Standards for firing ranges are as follows: “Rifle range” means a range built, operated, and maintained to the standards established by the National Rifle Association; supervised by a responsible adult 18 years of age or older, and having filed a safety plan which was approved by the city police chief.
B. The chief of police shall evaluate the range safety plan in relation to the safety and well-being of the participants and the citizens of the city, taking into consideration the location, number of participants and adherence to safety standards required by the above association. (Ord. 3986 §l(c), 1979; Ord. 3623 §16, 1972).