Subd. 1. Definition. Definition - Deadly Weapons. The term "deadly weapons" as used herein shall include the following: (1) All firearms; (2) Bows and arrows when the arrows are pointed tipped; (3) All instruments used to expel at high velocity any pellets of any kind, including, but not limited to, B-B guns and air rifles; (4) Sling Shots; (5) Sand Clubs; (6) Metal knuckles; (7) Daggers, dirks, stilettos, switch blade knife, spring blade knife, push button knife, or figures or discs sharpened points or edges (commonly known as "throwing stars"); and (8) dynamite.

Subd. 2. Prohibition. Except as herein specifically authorized, all discharging and use of deadly weapons within the corporate limits of Mound are hereby prohibited.

Subd. 3. Aiming Prohibited. The aiming of any deadly weapon, whether loaded or not, at or toward any human being is hereby prohibited.

Subd. 4. Minors. The selling, giving, loaning, or furnishing in any way of any deadly weapon to a minor under the age of 18 years without the written consent of his parents or guardians, or of a police officer or magistrate, is hereby prohibited.

Subd. 5. Minors, Possession. No minor shall handle or have in his possession or under his control, except while accompanied by or under the immediate charge of his parent or guardian, any deadly weapon.

Subd. 5A. Possession of Knives on School Grounds. It shall be unlawful for any person to be in possession of, carry, transport or control any knife in any school building, on the grounds of any school building, in any school parking area or on public streets or sidewalks adjacent thereto except where such knives are used in or as a part of any instructional activity carried on in the school, used in the preparation or consumption of food in any lunchroom, cafeteria, snack bar, or other place where food is customarily prepared or served, or when used as a tool by a person authorized to perform construction, repair or maintenance services on school property. (ORD. #28-1989 - 6-26-89)

Subd. 6. Concealed. The possession by any person other that a public officer (as defined in Subsection 905.05) and any deadly weapon concealed or furtively carried on the person is hereby prohibited.

Subd. 7. Defense. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to include any firing of a gun or use of other weapons when done in the lawful defense of persons or property or family, or the necessary enforcement of the law.

Subd. 8. Permits. Subject to reasonable regulation by the Police Chief for the protection of persons and property, the Police Chief may issue special permits to duly organized clubs and their members for shooting or practicing on lands owned or leased by the club or trap shooters shooting on grounds selected for that purpose, or to persons firing salutes over the graves of deceased persons.

Subd. 1. The provisions of Section 905 shall not apply to any police or peace officer, sheriff, or any officer of the United States, the State of Minnesota, or of its counties who may carry, use, or discharge a firearm or gun in the City of Mound in the course and scope of their duties.

Subd. 2. The provisions of Section 905 shall not apply to representatives of the City, County, or State or any person permitted by them, who in the course of their duties or pursuant to a permit, may use a firearm or gun to restrain the free movement of any animal, wildlife, or birds for humane or other authorized purposes.

Subd. 1. The use, display, possession, discharge or sale or any fireworks not expressly permitted by Minnesota Statutes 624.20, subd. 1(c) is strictly prohibited.

Subd. 2. All use, display or discharge of those non-explosive, non-aerial pyrotechnic entertainment devices only containing the limited amounts of pyrotechnic chemical compositions described in and permitted by Minnesota Statutes 624.20, subd. 1(c), hereinafter "permitted consumer fireworks", is strictly prohibited in the area on, below, above or within:

Subd. 3. All other use, display or discharge of permitted consumer fireworks must be conducted in a manner that minimizes the risk of injury to other persons or property.

(ORD 08-2002, 6/23/02)