It shall be unlawful for any person within the limits of the city to shoot or discharge
any gun, revolver, air rifle or air gun, pistol or firearms of any description, whether
it is loaded with powder or ball or shot or with blank cartridges, or any kind of
explosives whatsoever; provided that nothing contained in this section shall apply
to persons discharging firearms in the defense of person or property; or to legally
qualified sheriffs or police officers and other persons whose bona fide duty is to
execute process, civil or criminal, make arrests or aid in conserving the public peace;
or to persons discharging blank cartridges as a final salute at a military funeral
or memorial service as members of a ceremonial firing party or firing squad; or to
persons discharging firearms while engaged in a wildlife management program under
the control of the city on property on or around its airports owned or leased by the
city through the aviation department.
