(a) The discharge of a firearm at a shooting range, shooting gallery or other area approved by the city for the permitted use and built for the purpose of target shooting; (b) A peace officer acting within the scope of employment; (c) The firing of blank ammunition at athletic contests or military ceremonies. (3) Violation of any provision of this section is a Class B misdemeanor and, in addition to the remedies authorized for misdemeanors, a violation may be subject to a fine or penalty in the maximum amount of $2,500.
Firearm. Any pistol, revolver, gun, rifle, bow, crossbow, or other weapon, by whatever name known, that expels a projectile by gunpowder or any other explosive, by spring, compressed air, or other force.