10.20 - Dangerous Weapons and Articles
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Section 10.20: Dangerous Weapons and Articles
Subdivision 1. Acts Prohibited
It is unlawful for any person to:
A. Recklessly handle or use a gun or other dangerous weapon or explosive so as
to endanger the safety of another; or,
B. Intentionally point a gun of any kind, capable of injuring or killing a human
being and whether loaded or unloaded, at or toward another; or,
C. Manufacture or sell for any unlawful purpose any weapon known as a slung-
shot or sand club; or,
D. Manufacture, transfer or possess metal knuckles or a switch blade knife
opening automatically; or,
E. Possess any other dangerous article or substance for the purpose of being
used unlawfully as a weapon against another; or,
Source: City Code
Effective Date: 6-30-88
F. Sell or have in possession any device designed to silence or muffle the
discharge of a firearm unless specifically authorized in writing by the Director
of Public Safety; or,
Source: Ordinance No. 355, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 12-15-06
G. Permit, as a parent or guardian, any child under fourteen (14) years of age
to handle or use, outside of the parent's or guardian's presence, a firearm or
air gun of any kind, or any ammunition or explosive; or,
H. Furnish a minor under eighteen (18) years of age with a firearm, air gun,
ammunition, or explosive without the written consent of the parent or
guardian of such minor or of the Department of Public Safety.
1. Possess, sell, transfer, or have in possession for sale or transfer, any weapon
commonly known as a throwing star, nun chuck or sharp stud. For the
purposes of this Subparagraph, (1) a "throwing star" means a circular
metallic device with any number of points projecting from the edge, (2) a
"nun chuck" means a pair of wood sticks or metallic rods separated by chain
links attached to one end of each such stick or rod, and (3) a "sharp stud"
means a circular piece of metal attached to a wrist band, glove, belt or other
material which protrudes one-fourth inch, or more, from the material to
which it is attached, and with the protruding portion pyramidal in shape,
sharp or pointed.
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Subdivision 2. Exception
Nothing in Subdivision 1 of this Section shall prohibit the possession of the articles
therein mentioned if the purpose of such possession is for public exhibition by
museums or collectors of art.
Subdivision 3. Discharge of Firearms and Explosives
It is unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any cannon, gun, pistol or other
firearm, firecracker, sky rocket or other fireworks, air gun, air rifle, or other similar
device commonly referred to as a B-B gun.
Source: City Code
Effective Date: 6-30-88
Subdivision 4. Exception
Nothing in Subdivision 3 of this Section shall apply to a display of fireworks by an
organization or group of organizations authorized in writing by the Council, or to a
peace officer in the discharge of duty, or to a person in the lawful defense of person
or family. This Section shall not apply to the discharge of firearms in a range
authorized in writing by the Council nor to other discharge of firearms specifically
authorized in writing by the Director of Public Safety.
Subdivision 5. Possession and Sale of Fireworks
It is unlawful for any person to sell, possess or have in possession for the purpose
of sale, except as allowed in Subdivision 4 of this Section, any firecrackers, sky
rockets or other fireworks prohibited by State or Federal law.
Source: Ordinance No. 355, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 12-15-06
Subdivision 6. Exposure of Unused Container
It is unlawful for any person, being the owner or in possession or control thereof, to
permit an unused refrigerator, ice box, or other container, sufficiently large to
retain any child and with doors which fasten automatically when closed, to expose
the same accessible to children, without removing the doors, lids, hinges or latches.
Subdivision 7. Use of Bow and Arrow
It is unlawful for any person to shoot a bow and arrow except in the Physical
Education Program in a school supervised by a member of its faculty, a community-
wide supervised class or event specifically authorized by the Director of Public
Safety, or a bow and arrow range authorized by the Council.
Source: City Code
Effective Date: 6-30-88
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