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Nothing in this division shall apply to: <br />(1) Persons who obtain the appropriate permit as set forth in this division; <br />(2) A peace officer in the discharge of his duty; <br />(3) A person in the lawful defense of his person or family; <br />(4) A display of fireworks by an organization or group of organizations authorized in writing by the <br />chief of police, application for permit being made at least 15 days prior to the event; or <br />(5) Shooting a bow and arrow in the physical education program in a school supervised by a <br />member of its faculty, as community-wide supervised class or event specifically authorized by <br />the chief of police, or a bow and arrow range authorized by the council. <br />(Code 1984, § 9.10(3)) <br />Sec. 70-97. - Discharge of firearms and explosives. <br />It is unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any form or type of explosive or explosive device; <br />any cannon, gun, pistol or other firearm; firecracker, sky rocket or other fireworks; bow and arrow; or air <br />gun, air rifle, or other similar device commonly referred to as a BB gun. <br />(Code 1984, § 9.10(2)) <br />Sec. 70-98. - Confiscation. <br />The firearms, bow and arrow, explosives or other dangerous weapons of the alleged violator of this <br />division may be confiscated at the time of arrest and returned only if the violator is adjudged not guilty of <br />the offense charged and no liability of damages shall result. Confiscated firearms may be disposed of as <br />provided by law. <br />(Code 1984, § 9.10(9)) <br />Sec. 70-99. - Possession and sale of fireworks. <br />It is unlawful for any person to sell, possess or have in possession for the purpose of sale, <br />distribution, use or explosion, except as allowed in this division, any firecracker s, sky rockets or other <br />fireworks. <br />(Code 1984, § 9.10(10)) <br />State Law reference— Fireworks, Minn. Stat. § 624.20 et seq. <br />Sec. 70-100. - Reckless use. <br />It is unlawful for any person to recklessly handle, throw or use a firearm, bow and arrow, or other <br />dangerous weapon or explosive so as to endanger the safety of another. <br />(Code 1984, § 9.10(1)(A)) <br />State Law reference— Similar provisions, Minn. Stat. § 609.66, subd. 1(a)(1).