A. It is unlawful to discharge a firearm within the city, except at indoor rifle ranges operated in accordance with the provisions of BMC 17.20.070.

B. As used in this chapter, “firearm” means a weapon or device from which a projectile may be fired by an explosive such as gunpowder.

C. It is unlawful to shoot, or otherwise cause the discharge of, a projectile from a bow, sling shot, BB gun or other device from which a projectile may be discharged by compressed air or gas, or spring power, unless such projectile is aimed at an inanimate target and does not strike a person, bird, or animal, or land on public or private property other than property whose owner has given express permission for the discharge of the projectile on such property.

D. “Target,” for purposes of this chapter, shall mean a device specially designed for shooting or target practice, and which is of sufficient size and design to stop the movement of projectiles aimed at it.

E. “Projectile,” as used in this chapter, means an arrow, rock, BB or other solid object which is capable of striking and causing injury to a person, bird or animal if discharged from a device described in subsection (C) of this section.

F. Any violation of this section is a misdemeanor. [Ord. 2005-01-006; Ord. 10912 § 14, 1997].