section 10.31
A. Recklessly handle or use a gun or other dangerous weapon or explosive so as to endanger the safety of another; or,
B. Intentionally point a gun of any kind, capable of injuring or killing a human being and whether loaded or unloaded, at or toward another; or,
C. Manufacture or sell for any unlawful purpose any weapon known as a sling-shot or sand club; or,
D. Manufacture, transfer or possess metal knuckles or a switch blade knife or an automatically opening knife; 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/her possession, any device designed to silence or muffle the discharge of a firearm; or,
G. Furnish a minor under 18 years of age with a firearm, air gun, ammunition, or explosive without the written consent of his/her parent or guardian or of the Police Department.
Subd. 2. Exception. Nothing in Subdivision 1 of this Section shall prohibit the possession of the articles therin mentioned if the purpose of such possession is for the public exhibition by museums or collectors of art.
Subd. 3. Discharge of Firearms, Explosives, or Other Dangerous Weapons. It is unlawful for any person to fire or discharge, or otherwise release or trigger within the City linits, any cannon, gun, pistol or other firearm, firecracker, rocket or other fireworks, slingshot, blow gun, air gun, air rifle, or other similar device commonly referred to as a B-B gun, or bow equipped with anything other than a blunt target arrow unless it is discharged at a firing range which has been approved in advance by the Chief of Police.
Subd. 4. Exception. Nothing in Subdivision 3 of this Section shall apply to a display of fireworks by an organization, or group of organizations, authorized in writing by the Council, or to a peace officer in the discharge of his/her duty or to a person in the lawful defense of his/her person or family.
Subd. 5. Possession and Sale of Fireworks. It is unlawful for any person to sell, or have in his/her possession for any purpose other than as allowed in Subdivision 4 of this Section, any firecracker, rocket or other fireworks.
Subd. 6. Penalties.
A. Any violation of Subdivision 1 of this Section shall be a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $700.00 fine (or any greater amount as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, Section 609.034).
B. Any violation of Subdivisions 3 or 5 of this Section shall be a petty misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $200.00 (or any greater amount as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, Section 609.02, Subd. 4.), except that when any person violates Subdivisions 3 or 5 within 12 months of a previous conviction under this Section, the violation shall be a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $700.00 fine (or any greater amount as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, Section 609.034).