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(4) RIFLE: A shoulder weapon with a long -grooved barrel that uses the energy of the explosive in a fixed metallic cartridge to fire only a single projectile (bullet). (5) SHOTGUN: A shoulder weapon with a smooth bored barrel or barrels which utilizes gunpowder or any other burning propellant and discharges more than one projectile at a time, except when using ammunition containing a single slug or a combination of both a single slug and shot in the same shotshell. For the purposes of this Ordinance, a muzzleloader., as regulated by the State of Minnesota, shall be considered a shotgun. (6) For the purposes of this Ordinance except Section D.2., "Firearms" and "Handguns" do not include a device firing or e_icagi a shot measuring .18 of an inch or less in diameter, commonly known as a "BB gun,- a scuba gun, a stud gun or nail gun used in the construction industry or children's pop guns or toys. Notwithstanding these exceptions, all other state laws and City Ordinances regarding the use of these items shall apply. Firearms defined. The term "firearm(s)" as used herein means a gun that discharges shot-e-r-projectile by any means includinv, the use of an e-xplosive-,--gas, (b) Fireartns regulations. (1) Firearms use instruction required. Minn. Slats. 9713.015, 9713,021, and 97B.025 which pertain to the safe use of firearms and instructions in their use are hereby adopted by reference. Every provision contained in said statutes are made a part of this Code as if fully set forth herein. (2) Protection of home and .famiiv. Nothing in this section shall prevent the possession, storage or use of a firearm within the home when done in the lawful defense of person, family or property. (3:)--,Discharge offirearmn. Except as obtaining a city permit. (4) Law enforcement officers. This section does not prohibit the possession or discharge of firearms by duly authorized licensed peace officers. (45) Firing ranges. This section does not prohibit the possession or discharge of firearms in 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 police chief or pursuant to licensing ordinances hereinafter enacted for such rangesand provided the firing range operates in accordance with state and local laws and its conditional use permit. (c) Bow and arrow regulations. (1) Use. The use of a bow and arrow for hunting, target shooting or discharging for any purpose shall be allowed in the city in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota and this section. but enly if the person using the bow and arrow -has -a -valid et 's-s-ued permit. ../F\