It is unlawful for any person to discharge firearms or any instrument of the kind commonly known as a pellet gun, b-b gun, sling or sling-shot in any of the no-shooting areas as described in SCC 10.12.010; PROVIDED it is not unlawful to discharge firearms or any instrument of the kind commonly known as a pellet gun, b-b gun, sling or sling-shot in the lawful protection of persons or property in such "no-shooting areas," nor shall it be unlawful for any persons, firms or corporations, or his or her or their agent or representative to discharge such firearms or instruments in the course of slaughter of domestic animals for commercial or domestic purposes or for the Washington state game department or duly authorized agents thereof to shoot or destroy merganser ducks or any other fish-eating ducks which they might designate. Discharging such firearms or instruments at shooting ranges (as defined in SCC 30.91S.180) which are sited, developed and operated in accordance with all the provisions of Title 30 SCC, or in county parks at times and in areas specifically designated by the parks division and posted for such use pursuant to SCC 22.16.090, shall not be deemed an unlawful action under this section. (Amended by Res. adopted Nov. 17, 1969; Amended by Res. adopted Feb. 24, 1964; Amended by Amended Ord. 91-077 § 3, June 5, 1991; Amended by Emerg. Ord. 06-095, Oct. 16, 2006, Eff date Oct. 16, 2006).