§ 38-408. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Firearm means any gun, pistol, or any device, by whatever name known, which is designed or may be readily converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or propellant, or by an expansion or escape of gas, or the component parts of the foregoing, or any combination of component parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into a firearm as described in this definition. Firearm does not include:

(1)

Any weapon that fires a projectile by means of air pressure (pneumatic gun) or any spring gun;

(2)

Any safety device used exclusively for signaling or safety; and

(3)

Any device used exclusively for the firing of construction or industrial ammunition.

Peace officer means any person appointed by a governmental agency as a law enforcement official who is vested by law within the governmental jurisdiction with all the power possessed by police officers, including the power to make arrests on view of or under warrants for violations of State statutes and Village and County laws and ordinances.

(Ord. No. 1522, § 1, 5-10-2007)