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(6) 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. (b) Bows and arrows. (1) Use. The use of a bow and arrow for hunting, target shooting or discharging for any purpose(s) shall be allowed in the city in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, this section and only with a city permit. (c) Permit issuance and administration. (1) Authority. The police chief shall be granted the authority to administer the permit process and issue permits under this section. (2) Permits. Applications for a permit will be available through the police department,. Completed applications for permits shall be made to the chief of police. A permit to discharge a firearm or an arrow from a bow within the city shall be issued by the police chief or his designee. (3) Permit denials. Any party that has a permit request denied under this section may appeal to the Board of Administrative Hearings. The request for a hearing must be in writing, detailing the reason for the appeal, and shall include the filing fee as set in the city Rates and Fees schedule. The filing fee would be refunded if the Hearing Board reverses the denial and issues a permit. (d) Hunting and Discharging Regulations. (1) All MN rules and regulations pertaining to hunting and discharging of weapons shall be followed and enforced. (2) A weapon shall not be used or handled so as to endanger personal safety of property. SECTION 3. SUMMARY The following is the official summary of Ordinance #13-07, which has been approved by the City Council of the City of Ramsey as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance. It is the intent and effect of Ordinance #13-07 to amend Ramsey, Minnesota City Code Chapter 34, Article II, Section 34-21 Weapons to more clearly define this section relating to firearms and bows and arrows as well as the permitting process for the discharge of same.