07-116Substitute = Z/14/07
ORDINANCE
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Green Sheet # 3036314
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An ordinance amending Legislative Code Chapter
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN
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Assault weapon shall mean any weapon other than a fireann or military-type weapon having the
personal assault characteristics of any sap, numchucks, blackjack, slungshot;"slingshot, sand club, chain
club, metal knuckles, shurikens or yawara stick.
Concealed manner shall mean having the object on the person in such a manner so that it Is not
completely visible to any other person. Having a knife in a sheath shall be considered as having the knife
concealed, irrespective of position of the sheath on the person.
Firearm shall mean any weapon from which is propelled any missile, projectile, bullet ar other
mass through a banel by means of explosives or gas or air, excluding devices used exclusively for the
firing of stud cartridges, explosive rivets or similar industrial apparatus and instruments or equipment when
used by licensed physicians or veterinarians in the course and scope of their professions.
Handgun shall mean any firearm having a barrel of less than twelve (12) inches in length and
capable of being concealed on the person.
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device firing or ejecting a shot measuring eighteen one-hundredths (018) inch or less in diameter and
commonly known as a"BB gun," a scuba gun, a stud gun or nail gun used in the construction industry, or
children's pop guns or toys ; nor does either term include an "antique firearm," which means any firearm,
including any pistol, with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system,
manufactured before 1899 and any replica of any firearm or handgun described herein if such replica is not
designed or redesigned, made or remade, or intended to fire conventional rimfire or conventional centerfire
ammunition, or uses conventional rimfire or conventional centerfire ammunition which is not readily
available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade.
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Knife shall mean dirk, dagger, stiletto, switchblade lrnife, spring blade knife, push button Irnife, a
folding knife with a blade in excess of four (4) inches, a machete, a bayonet, or any fixed blade knife,
carried in a concealed manner or within reach of any person in a motor vehicle.
Military-type weapon shall mean any destructive device and the a.mmunition designed only for such device
having firepower, mass, explosive or incendiary characteristics of weapons such as cannons having a bore
diameter lazger than one-half inch, bazookas, machine guns, fully automatic weapons, mortazs, grenades,
Molotov cocktails, but not including shotguns, rifles, pistols or revolvers.
Non-lethal firearm shall mean anv obiect which substantialiv duplicates an actual firearm and
which is capable of firin�or ejectin� a shot measurina ei�hteen one-hundredths (0.18) inch or greater in
diameter unless:
� the entire exterior surface of such non-lethal fireann is colored white, bright red, bri�
oran�e bri�ht vellow, bright ereen, brieht blue, bright pink or bright purple, either sin�l�
as the predominant color in combination with other colors in anv pattern• or such non-lethal
firearm is constructed entirely of transnazent or translucent materials which permits
unmistakable observation of the firearm's complete contents; and
� such non-lethal firearm shall have as an inte�ral nart, permanentiv affixed, a blaze oran�e
extension that extends at least 6 millimeters from the muzzle end of the barrel of such
fireann• and
� such non-lethal firearm does not have attached thereto a laser nointer.
Tt sha11 not include a firearm that is intended to fire conventional rimfire or conventional centerfire
ainmunition or uses conventional rimfire or conventional centerfire ammunition which is readily available
in the ordinary channels of commercial trade.
Numchucks shall mean any device constructed of two (2) solid cylindrical objects joined together
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Park zone means an area designated as a public park by the city council or by the division of parks
and recreation. Pazk zone includes the azea within three hundred (300) feet or one (1) city block, whichever
distance is greater, of the park boundary.
Public building means any building, together with the immediate grounds upon which it is located,
owned or occupied by a public or governmental entity, including, but not limited to, the City of Saint Paul,
County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota and the federai government.
Public place means nronertYowned leased or controlled bv a governmental unit and private
property that is re�ularl�and frequentiv onen to or made available for use bv the oublic in sufficient
numbers to eive clear notice of the pronertys current dedication to nublic use but does not include: a
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person's dwelline house or qremises, the place of business owned or manaped by the person, or land
possessed bv the person� a gun show gun shou or huntinQ or target shoorin¢ facilitv or pazades or similaz
public events for which a pernut has been issued bv the chief of police; or the woods, fields, or waters of
this state where the nerson is present lawfullv for the purpose of hunting or tar�et shootinQ or other lawful
activity involvine firearms.
Public event means an activity which is sponsored by a govemmental entity, or an activity for which a
permit is issued by the city, including, but not limited to, block parties, neighborhood festivals, pazades,
Riverfest, Saint Paul Winter Carnival or Taste of Minnesota.
Secured container shall mean a locked case legibly marked "weapon" having no mechanical
features designed for immediate weapons removal or use and containing no other nonrelated objects;
except that a"secured container" for a rifle or shotgun may mean a weapon case, such as leather, fibre,
canvas or plastic, secured with a zipper, clasp, buckle or ties.
Shurikens shall mean any metal device which has the shape of a multiple-pointed star, each point
being sharpened and primarily designed to be thrown.
School zone means:
(1) Any property owned, leased or controlled by a school district or an organization operating a
nonpublic school, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 123.92, subdivision 3, where an
elementary, middle, secondary school, secondary vocational center or other school
providing educational services in grade 1 through grade 12 is located, or used for
educational purposes, or where extracurricular or cocurriculaz activities are regularly
provided;
(2) The area sunounding school property as described in item (1) above to a distance of three
hundred (300) feet or one (1) city block, whichever distance is greater, beyond the school
property; and
(3) The area within a school bus when that bus is being used to transport one (1) or more
elementary or secondazy school students.
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No person shall keep, carry or have in his possession on any public street or being a trespasser upon
the premises of another or in a public place in the City of Saint Paul any militazy-type weapon, or
any assault weapon, or any stolen weapon, or any knife, except military personnel ar peace officers
engaged in the course of their duties, unless he holds a permit to possess the same as collector's
item ar for use in officially recognized competition.
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It shall be a misdemeanor to transport €� non-lethal firearms, assault weapons, or knives in
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encloses the non-lethal fireann by being zipped, snapped, buckled, tied, or otherwise
fastened, and without an�portion of the non-lethal firearm exposed, or (b) unloaded
and in the closed trunk of a motor vehicle• or
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No person shall engage in the business of selling or dealing in fireazms or ammunition in Saint Paul
without first obtaining a license to do so from the city councii. The fee for such license shall be
established by ordinance as provided in section 310.09(b) of the Legislative Code.
Upon application for issuance or renewal of license the licensee shall provide to the division his
name, address and location of his business.
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Permits and registrations required hereunder shall be accomplished in the following manner:
(1) Any organization may register as a tazget shooting or sportsmen's club by filing a statement
with the chief of police setting forth the names and addresses of the officers of said club,
which shall be kept current by the club as the officers shall change from time to time. There
shall be no fee for such registration, which may be revoked at any time by the council for
any violation of laws or ordinances relating to firearms.
(Z) Any person not prohibited from owning or possessing firearms may obtain a permit to
possess a military-type or assault weapon as a collectors' item or to possess a military-type
weapon for participation in officially recognized competition upon application �ie�e€e�
thereof to the chief of police. Such application shall set forth the information required by
�°�� ''�r �licable state statute(s) with respect to handguns and shall, in addition,
describe in detail the use to which the weapon is to be put. The chief of police shall issue
such permit, without fee, if he concludes the applicant is of good moral chazacter and
intends to use the weapon for a lawful purpose.
(3) Permits for gun training programs, gun shows, parades or other public events shall be issued
by the chief of police upon application by the sponsor thereof, without fee. The permit shall
set forth with particularity the date and place the event is to be held and may contain such
limitations to protect the public safety as the chief of police sha11 deem necessary.
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When dischazge permitted. No firearm shall be discharged or attempted to be discharged within the
city save except in the following cases:
(1) In lawful defense of person or property against an unlawful act.
(2) By persons holding pernuts to carry a firearm pursuant to °���� state statute(s),
peace officers or military personnel in the course of their duties and in necessary connection
with enforcement of the laws.
(3) Bv persons who �se-�ta�ge dischazge e€blank ammunition in connection with their
partici�ation in a public event for which a permit has been issued under section '"�
225.05 3 or as a starter's gun for an organized athletic event.
(4) Upon an indoor tazget range operated under the supervision of a registered target shooting
or sportsmen's club.
(5) Upon an outdoor target range operated under the supervision of a registered target shooting
or sportsmen's club where shotguns are used.
(6) In connection with a licensed carnival, where the weapon is so secured as to prevent its
being fired except within the confines of an enclosed range impervious to the passage of
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By employees of the Como Zoo in the course of their duties.
By employees of the animal control division in the course of their duties.
Acts deemed attempt to discharge firearm. Far the purposes of this section, any person who does
any of the following acts is guilty of an attempt to discharge a firearm:
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The person draws a loaded firearm from a bag, holster or any other container or place of
concealment;
The person draws an unloaded firearm from a bag, holster or any other container or place
of concealment and the ammunition for such firearm is readily available;
The person points a loaded firearm at or toward their person, another person, an object or
skyward;
The person points an unloaded firearm at or toward their person, another person, an object
or skyward and the ammunition for such firearm is readily available;
(5) The person is carrying a firearm in a public place, or transporting a fireann in a vehicle in a
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permit to carrv a firearm or the fireann is carried, nossessed or transported in compliance
with apvlicable state statute(s);
The person is in possession of a firearm in a room where controlled substances aze found
and the firearm was loaded or the firearm was unloaded and ammunition for such firearm is
readily available;
The person does any other act, with the intent to dischazge a firearm, which constitutes a
substantial step towazd and is more than preparation for the discharge of a fireann.
Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following terms have the meaning given them:
(1) Readily available; With respect to aiiununition, this term shall mean any ammunition in
the person's possession, or within the person's reach, whether boxed or otherwise, or in any
device designed for rapid loading of the firearm.
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Controlled substance shall be defined by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section
152.01, subdivision 4.
Firearm includes all weapons under section 225.01 of this chapter defining firearms and
handguns.
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Any person violating any provision of this chapter may be punished as provided by the Saint Paul
Legislative Code section 1.05. In addition, any firearm, non-lethal fireazm assault weapon or knife
in possession of such person and used or possessed in violation of statute or ordinance sha11 be
confiscated and sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of by the department of police in accordance
with the Saint Paul Administrative Code, section 8.02(5). Conviction of any violation shall work an
automatic revocation of all registrations, permits and licenses held hereunder by the violator.
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This ordinance shall take efFect and be in force thiriy (30) days from and after its passage, approval
and publicarion.
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Contact Person & Phone:
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Cosi/Revenue Budgeted:
Amending Chapter 225 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code by adding new secrions defining and regulating Non-Lethal Firearms and
deleting othec secrions therein.
Planning Commission 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civil Service Commission 2. Has this persoNfirm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by a�y
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet
Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
"Soft air" guns (non lethal weapons which resemble actual guns) have become a significant danger when police encounter people
carrying them. Change in ordinance would limit possession in public places.
Advantages If Approved: '
Prohibit ffie possession of soft air guns in public places in St. Paul. Remove outdated language from the Chapter.
Disadvantages If Approved:
None.
Disadvantages If Not Approved:
The possession of soft air guas would srill be legal in public places in St. Paul. Outdated language would remain on the books.
Transaction:
Funding Source:
Financial I nformation:
(F�cplain)
Green Sheet NO: 30363�14
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1 �Cooncil Deoartmeot Director
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ORDINANCE
CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented By
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Crreen Sheet # 3036314
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An ardinance amending Legislative Code Chapter
225 by adding new sections defining and regulating
Non-Lethal Fireanns and deleting other sections
therein.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIlV
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Sec. 225.01. Definitions.
The following terms shall have the following meanings:
Ammunition shall mean any projectile, bullet or other mass prepared for insertion in and
propulsion from any firearm.
Assault weapon shall mean any weapon other than a fireann or military-type weapon
having the personal assault characteristics of any sap, numchucks, blackjack, slungshot,
slingshot, sand club, chain club, metal knuckles, shurikens or yawara stick.
Concealed manner shall mean having the object on the person in such a manner so that it
is not completely visible to any other person. Having a lrnife in a sheath shall be considered as
hauing the knife concealed, irrespective of position of the sheath on the person.
Firearm shall mean any weapon from which is propelled any missile, projectile, bullet or
other mass through a barrel by means of explosives ar gas or air, excluding devices used
exclusively for the firing of stud cartridges, explosive rivets or similar industrial apparatus and
instruments or equipment when used by licensed physicians or veterinarians in the course and
scope of their professions.
Handgun shall mean any firearm having a barrel of less than twelve (12) inches in length
and capable of being concealed on the person.
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include a device firing or ejecting a shot measuring eighteen one-hundredths (0.18) inch or less
in diameter and commonly known as a"BB gun," a scuba gun, a stud gun or nail gun used in the
construction indushy, or children's pop guns ar toys; ; nar does either term include an"antique
firearm," which means any firearm, including any pistol, with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion
cap, or sunilaz type of ignition system, manufactured before 1899 and any replica of any firearm
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or handgun described herein if such replica is not designed or redesigned, made or remade, or
intended to fire conventional rimfire or conventional cente�re aminunition, or uses
conventional rnnfire or conventional centerfire amuiunition which is not readily available in the
ordinary channels of commercial trade.
Knife shall mean dirk, dagger, stiletto, switchblade lrnife, spring blade lrnife, push button
lrnife, a folding lrnife with a blade in excess of four (4) inches, a machete, a bayonet, or any
fixed-blade lrnife, carried in a concealed manner or within reach of any person in a motor
vehicle.
Military-type weapon shall mean any deshuctive device and the anununition designed
only for such device having firepower, mass, explosive or incendiary characterisrics of weapons
such as cannons having a bore diameter larger than one-half inch, bazookas, machine guns, fully
automatic weapons, mortazs, grenades, Molotov cocktails, but not including shotguns, rifles,
pistols or revolvers.
Non-Zethal firearm shall mean any object which substantiallv duplicates an actual fireann
and which is capable of firin or ejectine a shot measurine ei¢hteen one-hundredths (0.18 inch
or greater in diameter unless:
� the entire exterior surface of such non-lethal firearm is colored white. bri ht red
bri t oranee, bri _ht yellow, bright ga�een, bright blue, bri h�t pink or bright
vurple, either singly or as the predominant color in combination with other colors
in any pattern; ar such non-lethal fireann is constructed entirelv of transnarent or
translucent materials which �ermits unmistakable observation of the firearm's
complete contents: and
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oranee extension that extends at least 6 millimeters from the muzzle end of the
barrel of such firearm; and
� such non-lethal firearm does not have attached thereto a laser on inter•
It shall not include a fireann that is intended to fire conventional rimfire or conventional
centerfire ammunition. or uses conventional rimfire or conventional centerfire ammunition
which is readilv available in the ordinarv channels of commercial trade
Numchucks shall mean any device constructed of two (2) solid cylindrical objects joined
together on one (1) end by a chain, rope, thong or other such material.
Officially recognized competition shall mean all competitions held under the sponsorship
of a bona fide target shooting or sportsmen's club or bona fide educational institution.
Park zone means an area designated as a public park by the city council or by the
division of parks and recreation. Park zone includes the area within three hundred (300) feet or
one (1) city block, whichever distance is greater, of the park boundary.
Public building means any building, together with the immediate grounds upon which it
is located, owned ar occupied by a public or governmental entity, including but not limited to,
the City of Saint Paul, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota and the federal government.
Public alace means propertv owned. leased, ar controlled bv a eovernmental unit and
nrivate nropertv that is reeularly and fre uq entiv open to or made available for use by the public
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in sufficient numbers to give cleaz notice of the pronertys current dedication to public use but
does not include: a person's dwelling house or premises, the place of business owned or mana¢ed
� the person, or land possessed by the person: a sun show, �un shop, or huntin� or tar¢et
shootin fng acilitv: or pazades or similar public events for which a pernut has been issued bv the
chief of police; or the woods, fields, or waters of this state where the �erson is present lawfully
for the purpose of hunting or target shooting or other lawful activity involving firearms.
Public event means an acrivity which is sponsored by a governmental entity, or an
acrivity for which a permit is issued by the city, including, but not lunited to, block parties,
neighborhood festivals, pazades, Riverfest, Saint Paul Winter Carnival or Taste of Minnesota.
Secured container shall mean a locked case legibly marked "weapon" having no
mechanical features designed for immediate weapons removal or use and containing no other
nonrelated objects; except that a"secured container" for a rifle or shotgun may mean a weapon
case, such as leather, fibre, canvas or plastic, secured with a zipper, clasp, buckle or ties.
Shurikens shall mean any metal device which has the shape of a multiple-pointed star,
each point being sharpened and primarily designed to be thrown.
School zone means:
(1) Any property owned, leased or controlled by a school district or an organization
operating a nonpublic school, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 123.92,
subdivision 3, where an elementary, middle, secondary school, secondary
vocational center or other school providing educational services in grade 1
through grade 12 is located, or used for educational purposes, or where
extracurricular or cocurricular activities are regularly provided;
(2) The area surrounding school property as described in item (1) above to a distance
of three hundred (300) feet or one (1) city block, whichever distance is greater,
beyond the school property; and
(3) The area within a school bus when that bus is being used to transport one (1) or
more elementary or secondary school students.
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(a) No person shall keep, carry or have in his possession on any public street or being a
trespasser upon the premises of another or in a public place in the City of Saint Paul any
military-type weapon, or any assault weapon, or any stolen weapon, or any knife, except
military personnel or peace officers engaged in the course of their duties, unless he holds
a permit to possess the same as collector's item ar for use in officially recognized
competition.
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Sec. 3�S:ACr. 225.03. Transportation of non-lethal f�rns; fireanns assault weapons or lmives.
(a) It shall be a misdemeanor to transport rirc�r� non-lethal fireanns assault weapons, or
knives in any manner .
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Sec. 3�5-:6g 225.04. License required to sell firearms.
(a) No person shall engage in the business of selling or dealing in fireanns or ammunition in
Saint Paul without first obtaining a license to do so from the city council. The fee for
such license shall be established by ordinance as provided in section 310.09(b) of the
Legislative Code.
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Upon application for issuance or renewal of license the licensee shall provide to the
division his name, address and location of his business.
Such license may be revoked by the council for violation of any ardinance or law related
to the conduct of the business.
Sec. �i5:@� 225.05. Permits and registrations.
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manner:
(1) Any organization may register as a tazget shooting or sportsmen's club by filing a
statement with the chief of police setting forth the names and addresses of the
officers of said club, which shall be kept current by the club as the officers shall
change from time to time. There shall be no fee for such registration, which may
be revoked at any time by the council for any violation of laws or ordinances
relating to fuearms.
(2) Any person not prohibited from owning or possessing firearms may obtain a
pemut to possess a military-type or assault weapon as a collectors' item or to
possess a military-type weapon far participation in officially recognized
competition upon application ti�erefar thereof to the chief of police. Such
a lication shall set forth the information re uired b�n a licable
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state statute(sl with respect to handguns and shall, in addition, describe in detail
the use to which the weapon is to be put. The chief of police shall issue such
permit, without fee, if he concludes the applicant is of good moral character and
intends to use the weapon for a lawful purpose.
(3) Perxnits for gun training programs, gun shows, parades or other public events
shall be issued by the chief of police upon application by the sponsor thereof,
without fee. The permit shall set forth with particularity the date and place the
event is to be held and may contain such limitations to protect the public safety as
the chief of police shall deem necessary.
Sec. �� 225.06. Discharge of fireanns.
(a) When discharge permitted. No firearm shall be discharged or attempted to be discharged
within the city save excent in the following cases:
(1) In lawful defense of person or property against an unlawful act.
(2) By persons holding permits to carry a fireann pursuant to �n state
statute s, peace officers or military personnel in the course of their duties and in
necessary connection with enforcement of the laws.
(3) Bv nersons who �iselrarge discharge a€blank anununition in connection with
their participation in a public event for which a permit has been issued under
section �S:B9�3j 225.05 3 or as a starter's gun for an organized athletic event.
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Upon an indoor target range operated under the supervision of a registered target
shooting or sportsmen's club.
Upon an outdoor target range operated under the supervision of a registered target
shooting or sportsmen's club where shotguns are used.
(6) In connection with a licensed carnival, where the weapon is so secured as to
prevent its being fired except within the confines of an enclosed range impervious
to the passage of bullets.
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By employees of the animal control division in the course of their duties.
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who does any of the following acts is guilty of an attempt to discharge a fireann:
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The person draws a loaded firearm from a bag, holster or any other container or
place of concealment;
The person draws an unloaded firearm from a bag, holster or any other container
or place of concealment and the ammunition for such firearm is readily available;
The person points a loaded fireazm at or towazd their person, another person, an
object or skyward;
The person points an unloaded firearm at or towazd their person, another person,
an object or skywazd and the aminunition for such fireann is readily available;
(5) The person is cazrying a firearm in a public place, or transporting a firearm in a
vehicle in a public plac ,� .
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is carried, possessed or transported in compliance with applicable state statute(sl:
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are found and the firearm was loaded or the firearm was unloaded and
aiumunition for such firearm is readily available;
The person does any other act, with the intent to discharge a firearm, which
constitutes a substantial step toward and is more than preparation for the
discharge of a firearm.
Definitions. For the puxpose of this section, the following terms have the meaning given
them:
(1) Readily available; With respect to aimnunition, this term shall mean any
axnmunition in the person's possession, or within the person's reach, whether
boxed or otherwise, or in any device designed for rapid loading of the firearm.
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Controlled substance shall be defined by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes,
section 152.01, subdivision 4.
Firearxn includes all weapons under section 225.01 of this chapter defining
firearms and handguns.
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(a) Any person violating any provision of this chapter may be punished as provided by the
Saint Paul Legislarive Code section 1.05. In addition, any fireann, non-lethal fireann
assault weapon or laufe in possession of such person and used or possessed in violation
of statute or ordinance shall be confiscated and sold, destroyed or otherwise disposed of
by the department of police in accordance with the Saint Paul Adulinistrative Code,
section 8.02(5). Conviction of any violation shall work an automatic revocation of all
registrations, permits and licenses held hereunder by the violator.
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This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its
passage, approval and publication.
Aequested by Department of:
By:
Adoption Certified by Council Secretary
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by City Attorney
Council
By:
Approved by Mayor
By:
Date
Adopted by Council: Date