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5.07 Firearms/ Bows and Arrows 5.07.01 Firearms Use Instruction Required. Minnesota State Statutes known as M.S.A. 97B.015, 97B.021, and 97B.025 which pertain to the safe use of firearms and instructions in using are hereby adopted by reference. Every provision contained in said statutes are made a part of this Code as if fully set forth herein. 5.07.02 Firearm. "Firearm" means a gun that discharges shot or projectile by means of an explosive, a gas, or compressed air. 5.07.03 Discharge Prohibited. Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall fire or discharge any gun, pistol or firearm of any description within the limits of the City without first obtaining a City permit. 5.07.04 Possession -Prohibited. Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall have in their possession any gun, pistol or firearm of any description within the limits of the City unless said pistol, gun or firearm is dismounted dismantled or broken apart or carried in a case in such a manner that it cannot be discharged, nor shall any person carry or conceal any pistol or firearm upon their person without a proper permit required under this section or by State Statute. 5.07.05 Law Enforcement Officers. The terms of this Section shall not prohibit the possession or discharge of firearms by duly authorized peace officers or military authorities. 5.07.06 Firing Ranges. The terms of this Section shall not prohibit the possession or discharge of firearms upon a firing range, either indoor or outdoor, provided said range is properly equipped and supervised to insure reasonable safety as determined by the certificate of the Chief of Police of the City or pursuant to licensing ordinances hereinafter enacted for such ranges. 5.07.07 Protection of Home and Family. Nothing in this Section shall be constf • °a *� embraee prevent the possession, storage or use of a firearm within the home or the dice arge 0� the done in the lawful defense of person, family or property. 5.07.08 Discharge of Firearms. a. The owner or tenant or persons having written authorization of such owner or tenant may, upon the land of the owner or the owner's tenant, discharge firearms in hunting wild game in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota and this section. b. Discharge of firearms shall NOT be permitted within 1,500 feet of any residential dwelling or other structure, park or playground without a City permit that specifically grants permission. in addition, shotguns Using He laf ger .....,.n s.z.. six (.,) shot and non rlead sn'tm vc only - type - Qrrircurnz peanitted to be disehafged in any area of the City;. C. The use of a lead shot or a lead round of any kind may only be used by permit only.