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§ 9.10 SEC. 9.10. DANGEROUS WEAPONS AND ARTICLES. Subd. 1. Acts Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to: A. Recklessly handle or use a firearm, bow and arrow, or other dangerous weapon or explosive so as to endanger the safety of another; or, B. Intentionally point a firearm of any kind, wher'?er loaded or unloaded, bow and arrow, explosive cr other dangerous weapon, capable cf injuring or killing a human being, at or toward another; or, C. Manufacture or sell for any unlawful purpose any weapon known as a slung -shot or sand club; or, D. Manufacture, transfer or possess metal knuckles or a switch blade knife opening automatically; or, E. Possess any other dangerous article or substance for the purpose of being used unlawfully as a weapon against another; or, F. Sell or have in his possession any device designed to silence or muffle the discharge of a firearm; or, G. Permit, as a parent or guardian, any child under fourteen years of age to handle or use, outside of the parent's or guardian's presence, a firearm or air gun of any kind, or any ammunition or explosive; or, H. Furnish a minor under eighteen years of age with a firearm, air gun, ammunition, or explosive without the written consent of his parent or guardian or the Chief of the Police Department. Subd. 2. Exception. nothing in Subdivision 1 of this Section shall prohibit the possession of the articles therein mentioned if the purpose of such possession is for public exhibition by museums or collectors of art. Subd, 3. Discharge of Firearms and Explosives. It is unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any cannon, gun, pistol or other firearm, firecracker, sky rocket or other fireworks, bow and arrow, air gun, air rifle, or other similar device commonly referred to as a B-B gun. Subd. 4. Exception. nothing in Subdivision 3 o. his Section shall apply to a display of fireworks by an organization or group of organizations authorized in 4ritinq by the Chief of Police, application fir permit being made at least fifteen (13) days prior to the event, or to a peace ofricer in the discharge of his duty, or to a person in the lawful defense of his person or family. This Section shall not apply to the discharge of firearms in a range authorized in writing by the Council. ORONOCC 203 (4-1-84)