A. It is unlawful for any person to fire, discharge or cause to be emitted any projectile, missile or object from any dangerous or deadly weapon in the city, unless the person has first obtained permission in writing from the chief of police, and then only in compliance with all the conditions contained in the permit. This section does not apply to any peace officer or member of the Armed Forces of the United States in the discharge of his or her duty or to the discharge of a dangerous or deadly weapon at any rifle, pistol, sports or testing range approved by the chief of police.

B. Except as expressly permitted by state or federal law, it is unlawful for any person to carry upon his or her person or to have in his or her possession or under his or her control in any public place within the city any dangerous weapon specified in Section 9.16.010(B); provided, that it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of this section if, at the time of the alleged violation, the instrument or device alleged to be a dangerous weapon was in good faith carried upon the person of the accused or was in good faith in his or her possession or control for use in his or her lawful occupation or employment or for the purpose of lawful recreation; and provided further, that the prohibitions of this section shall not apply to the commission of any act which is made a public offense by any law of this state, including but not limited to Penal Code Sections 653k, 12020 and 12025. (Ord. 1484 § 6 (part), 2005: Ord. 971 § 1, 1983: prior code § 4285.1)