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- VIII. WEAPONS Chapter 9.82 FIREARMS to the extent that they conflict and that those that deal with matters of "mixed" concern apply concurrently with the laws of the State of Colorado. No provision of this code on a matter of "mixed" concern is to be construed expressly or by implication to permit conduct that is illegal under the laws of the State of Colorado. The provisions of this code are to be construed to apply to misdemeanors and other minor and petty offenses only and are not to be interpreted to apply to conduct that is defined as a felony under the laws of the State of Colorado. Sec. 9.80.030 Affirmative defense. It is an affirmative defense to any charge of a violation of this Article relating to carrying firearms that the defendant was carrying the firearm in a private automobile or other private means of conveyance for lawful protection of such person or another person or property or for hunting while traveling in, into or through the City, as permitted by § 18-12-105.6, C.R.S. Sec.9.80.040. Exemptions. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to forbid the following persons from having in their possession, displaying, concealing or discharging such weapons as are necessary in the authorized and proper performance of their official duties: (1) United States Marshals, any sheriffs, constables and their deputies, (2) Any regular or ex officio police officer, (3) Any government agent, officer, or employee, any other peace officer, or Members of the United States Armed Forces, Colorado National Guard or Reserve Officer Training Corps, to the extent such person is otherwise authorized to acquire or possess an assault weapon and/or large -capacity magazine, and does so within the scope of his or her duties. Chapter 9.82 FIREARMS Sec. 9.82.010. Discharge of firearms. A. It shall be unlawful for any person, except a law enforcement officer in the performance of his duties, to fire or discharge within the city a revolver or pistol of any description, or a shotgun or rifle which may be used for the explosion of cartridges or shells, or any air gun, gas -operated gun, or spring gun. B. Subsection A of this section shall not apply to persons discharging such weapons in defense of person or property, or to persons discharging such weapons in an indoor shooting range specifically approved by the city for such purposes. (Code 1962, § 29.2; Code 1977, § 9.82.010; Ord. No. 1632-2013, § 2, 6-4-2013) Louisville, Colorado, Code of Ordinances (Supp. No. 75, Update 1) Created: 2021-03-16 11:38:45 [EST] Page 5 of 14 52