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<br />5.07.05 Law Enforcement Officers. The terms of this Section shall not prohibit the <br />possession or discharge of firearms by duly authorized peace officers or military authorities. <br /> <br />5.07.06 Firing Ranges. The terms of this Section shall not prohibit the possession or <br />discharge of firearms upon a firing range, either indoor or outdoor, provided said range is <br />properly equipped and supervised to insure reasonable safety as determined by the certificate of <br />the Chief of Police of the City or pursuant to licensing ordinances hereinafter enacted for such <br />ranges. <br /> <br />5.07.07 Protection of Home and Family. Nothing in this Section shall prevent the <br />possession, storage or use of a firearm within the home when done in the lawful defense of <br />person, family or property. <br /> <br />5.07.08 <br /> <br />Discharge of Firearms. <br />a. The owner or tenant or persons having written authorization of such owner <br />or tenant may, upon the land of the owner or the owner's tenant, discharge <br />firearms in hunting wild game in accordance with the laws of the State of <br />Minnesota and this section. <br />b. Discharge of firearms shall NOT be permitted within 1,500 feet of any <br />residential dwelling or other structure, park or playground without a City <br />permit that specifically grants permission. <br />c. The use of a lead shot or a lead round of any kind may only be used by <br />permit only. <br /> <br />5.07.09 Permit to Hunt or Discharge. A permit to hunt or discharge a firearm within the <br />City is required and shall be issued by the Police Chief. <br /> <br />5.07.10 Target Shooting. A permit to "target shoot" is required for either firearm or bow <br />and arrow, and may be issued by the Police Chief. The Police Chief or his designee must inspect <br />the location prior to a permit being issued. <br /> <br />5.07.11 <br /> <br />Use of Bows and Arrows. <br />a. The use of a bow and arrow for hunting or target shooting purposes shall <br />be permitted in the City in accordance with the laws of the State of <br />Minnesota and this section. <br />b. Bow and arrow hunting shall NOT be permitted within 500 feet of any <br />residential dwelling or other structure, park or playground without a City <br />permit that specifically allows it. <br />c. Hunting shall NOT be permitted within 500 feet of any trunk highway <br />without a City permit that specifically grants permission. <br /> <br />5.07.12 Permits for Bow and Arrow Hunting. A permit for bow and arrow hunting <br />shall be required prior to such hunting in the City. Applicants for a bow and arrow hunting <br />permit shall apply to the Police Chief or his/her designated representative <br />