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(a) It is unlawful to:

(1) Knowingly and unlawfully aim or point a firearm in the direction of another person.

(2) Knowingly display or flourish a firearm in a manner calculated to alarm another person.

(3) Knowingly discharge a firearm within the jurisdictional limits of the Town.

(4) Knowingly set a loaded gun, trap or device designed to cause an explosion upon being tripped or approached, and leave it unattended by a competent person immediately present.

(5) Recklessly or with criminal negligence discharge any projectile from any bow, crossbow, slingshot, BB gun, paintball gun or airsoft gun within the jurisdictional limits of the Town, whether on private or public property.

(6) Have in one’s possession a firearm while the person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or of a controlled substance, as defined in Section 12-22-303(7), C.R.S. Possession of a permit issued under Section 18-12-105.1, C.R.S., as it existed prior to its repeal, or possession of a permit or a temporary emergency permit issued pursuant to the provisions of Title 18, Article 12, C.R.S., is no defense to a violation of this Subsection.

(7) Knowingly aim, swing or throw a throwing star or nunchaku as defined in this Article at another person, or knowingly possess a throwing star or nunchaku in a public place except for the purpose of presenting an authorized public demonstration or exhibition or pursuant to instruction in conjunction with an organized school or class. When transporting throwing stars or nunchaku for a public demonstration or exhibition or for a school or class, they shall be transported in a closed, nonaccessible container.

(b) This Section is declared to be a criminal violation. Upon conviction, the penalties set forth at Section 1-72(b) of this Code shall apply, except where the defendant is a juvenile at the time of the violation, in which case the penalties set forth at Section 1-73 of this Code shall apply. (Ord. 1026 § 1, 2009)