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. . . Ordinance 82-3 Adopted May 17, 1982 Page Three (iii) The discharge or use of dangerous weapons at outdoor target ranges which are operated in a manner to insure that projectiles are contained on the premises and within the target range and so as not to endanger the life or safety of any person and which are otherwise consistent with the requirements of this Code of Ordinances is permitted at any location on lands zoned R-IA (unless platted), A-I, I-I or 1-2 with the written permission of the landowner, provided that the discharge or use of dangerous weapons at such target ranges does not endanger or constitute a nuisance to adjoining or nearby properties. A projectile leaving the premises upon which a target range is operated or a person injured by a projectile fired at the said premises is prima facie evi- dence of the target range being operated in an unsafe manner and in violation of this Section 404. 4. No rifles shall be discharged within the City of Elk River except at indoor target ranges which are in compliance with Secubn,404.12(3) (ii) and at outdoor target ranges which are operated in a safe manner, which are located on lands zoned A-I, and which comply in all other respects with this Section 404. For the purposes of this Section 404.12(4), "rifle" does not include: (i) 22 caliber rim-fire rifles using 22 caliber short, long, or long rifle bullets; (ii) smooth- bore muzzle loading muskets or not less than 45 caliber and rifle muzzle loading muskets of not less than 40 caliber that are incapable of being loaded at the breech. 5. Nothing herein shall prohibit peace officers from enforcing the prOV1Slons of Minnesota law applicable to firearms or the hunting of big or small game. 404.14- Organized Club Permit. 1. The City Council may issue, upon application, a special permit to an organ- ized gun club. Such permit shall allow the firing of dangerous weapons on the club grounds only by members and guests subject to such conditions as may be required by the City Council to protect the public health, safety and welfare. 2. An organized gun club which has received a special permit from the City Council may, notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 404.06 and 404.08, loan or furnish dangerous weapons to minors under the age of eighteen (18) years and permit minors under the age of eighteen (18) years to handle and use weapons, provided that said dangerous weapons may be discharged and used by said minors only on the club grounds and only under the direct supervision of an adult club member or some other adult authorized by the club to supervise minors. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the date of its publication. Passed and adopted on this 17th day of May, 1982. ATTEST: 4-z- .A1f'~ -If<- Robert C. Middaugh City Administrator ~fi~ Mayor