10.52.040 Discharging firearm or explosive – Exceptions.
A. Unlawful Activity. It is unlawful to fire or discharge any cannon, gun, pistol, revolver, or other firearm or to fire or explode or set off any squib, firecracker, torpedo or other thing containing powder or other explosive material in any public place, or in any place where any person might be endangered thereby, except on days of public celebration or jubilee, and then only as permitted by law.
B. Exemption. This section shall not apply to the following:
1. Licensed shooting galleries;
2. Airplane ordinance testing and proving grounds used in the manufacture of aircraft;
3. Rifle or pistol practice ranges located, established, used and patrolled by the armed forces of the United States, by the state of Washington, or by the police department;
4. The discharge of any firearm in the performance of official duties or in the course of employment or in civilian sports by any person having a permit or lawful right to carry such firearm; or
5. The lawful use of explosives for blasting or construction or demolition work.
E. Penalty. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (Ord. 1728 § 3, 1989)