§ 21-152. Discharge of firearm.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm within the city limits of the City of San Antonio.

(b)

It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for a violation of this provision that:

(1)

The person discharging the firearm was a certified peace officer at the time and the discharge was done in the performance of his duties as such; or

(2)

The person discharging the firearm was a certified security guard at the time and the discharge was done in the performance of his duties as such; or

(3)

The discharge was justified under the provisions of Chapter 9 of the Texas Penal Code; or

(4)

The discharge occurred at a firing range or other area designated for target practice.

(Ord. No. 79328, § 2, 12-16-93; Ord. No. 84805, § 1, 9-19-96)