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A. Carrying and Discharge of Weapons Restricted.

1. Except as permitted in subsection (B) of this section, it is unlawful for any person within the limits of the city to fire or discharge any firearm, B-B gun, air gun, pellet gun, dart gun, slingshot, gas-operated gun or other similar gun or instrument.

2. Except as permitted in subsection (B) of this section, it is unlawful for any person within the limits of the city to possess, carry or display a weapon in any public building or facility.

3. Except as permitted in subsection (B) of this section, any person, upon entering any public place or attending a public event, may be required by the operator of the establishment or the sponsor of the event to remove his weapon and place it in the custody of the operator of the establishment or the sponsor of the event.

4. It is unlawful for any person to sell or give to a minor under the age of 18 years, without written consent of the minor’s parent or legal guardian, a weapon, ammunition or toy pistol by which dangerous and explosive substances may be discharged.

B. Exceptions.

1. Subsection (A)(1) of this section shall not apply in the following circumstances:

a. As allowed pursuant to the provisions of A.R.S. Title 13, Chapter 4;

b. On a properly supervised range;

c. By special permit of the city or chief of police of the city for the use of such gun or instrument for a valid and proper purpose, and for use in a manner not likely to harm any person, animal or property;

d. For hunting or animal control purposes on property designated as special rural by the city council as specially designated for exemption from this subsection or other sections of this title; provided, that all such activity complies in all respects with all other rules, regulations, or requirements set forth by this code, Arizona State statutes, federal law, agencies of the federal government, the Arizona Department of Game and Fish or other entity having authority or control.

2. Subsections (A)(2) and (A)(3) of this section shall not apply in the following circumstances:

a. To a duly licensed peace officer in the performance of official duties, or any person summoned by any peace officer to assist and while actually assisting in the performance of official duties.

b. To a person in possession of a current, valid concealed weapons permit pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-3112, who has a weapon that can be concealed, and such concealed weapon shall be maintained on the physical person at all times and not in any purse, briefcase, bag or other carrying case in control of the person. The person shall present the permit for inspection to any peace officer on request and shall comply with any and all laws, rules and regulations applicable to possessing, carrying or displaying a concealed weapon. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall any person be allowed to possess, carry or display a weapon at, in, or upon any city court, police or fire facilities.

C. Map of Special District as Public Record. Three copies of a map of all such areas identified by the council as special rural shall be maintained by the city clerk as a public record, and all such maps are hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein. [Ord. 10-03 § 1; Res. 10-13 § 1; Ord. 17-05; Ord. 16-03; Code 2004 § 10-1-18.]