9.12.050 Unlawful Discharge of Firearms.
(A) Unlawful discharge of firearms is the reckless discharging or firing of any gun, rifle, pistol, revolver or any other firearm within the City. This section shall not be construed to apply:
(1) To the discharge of firearms by any duly authorized law enforcement officer when necessary in the discharge of his official duties;
(2) To the discharge of a firearm by authorized law enforcement officers, animal control officers or a person who has a wildlife control permit issued by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism;
(3) To the discharge of firearms in any licensed private or public shooting gallery or range;
(4) To a legitimate gunsmith in pursuit of his trade;
(5) To any duly licensed hunter to fire or discharge only a pistol, revolver, rifle, of not more than .22 caliber or shotgun provided the requirements of Section 9.07.160 are complied with;
(6) To firing squads for ceremonials or in connection with a public event if the firearms will only discharge blank ammunition; and provided, that the Chief of Police pursuant to subsection (B) of this section approved the discharge of firearms;
(7) To the discharge of a firearm in the lawful defense of one’s person, another person or one’s property; or
(8) To the discharge of a firearm in lawful self-defense or defense of another person against an animal attack.
(B) Approval for ceremonial firing squads or public events shall be issued by the Chief of Police or a designated representative upon application by the person, organization or sponsor of the ceremonial or public event. The permit shall set forth with particularity the date and place the event is to be held, the type of firearm, ammunition to be used and the time the discharge will occur. The information must be provided to the Chief of Police at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the proposed date of the firearms discharge provided the Chief of Police may approve the discharge on an emergency basis as he or she deems appropriate.
(C) Unlawful discharge of firearms is a Class A public offense. (Ord. 21-32 § 4, 2021; Ord. 14-42 § 6, 2014; Ord. 13-33 § 5, 2013; Ord. 99-24 § 29, 1999; Ord. 94-08 § 2, 1994; Ord. 83-75 § 2, 1983.)