§ 9-38. Prohibited use of weapon.  


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  • It shall be unlawful for a person to:

    (1)

    Knowingly and unlawfully aim a firearm at another person; or

    (2)

    Recklessly or with criminal negligence discharge a firearm or shoot a bow and arrow; or

    (3)

    Knowingly set a loaded gun, trap, or device designed to cause an explosion upon being tripped or approached, and leave it unattended by a component person immediately present; or

    (4)

    Have in his possession a firearm while he is under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or of a controlled substance as defined pursuant to state law. Possession of a permit issued pursuant to state law to lawfully possess a weapon is no defense to a violation of this section.

(Ord. No. 165, § I, 2-7-84)