CITY OF COON RAPIDS, MINNESOTA
CHAPTER 5-1100
GUN CLUBS

5-1101 Application of Chapter 5-100. The provisions of Chapter 5-100 shall apply to the issuance of licenses hereunder.

5-1102 Definitions.

(1) The term “gun club” as used herein means any public or private place for shooting and discharging firearms at a target and includes the use of revolvers, rifles, shotguns, or any other kind and caliber of firearm, and is applicable whether a fee is charged and the general public invited to participate, or whether privately owned and maintained for the pleasure of one (1) or more persons.
(2) The term “shooting preserve” as used herein means any public or private place for shooting and discharging firearms at a live target or attempting to shoot and kill game birds released by the proprietor thereof or existing on said property. It includes any kind and caliber of firearms and is applicable whether a fee is charged and the general public invited to participate or whether privately owned and maintained for the pleasure of one (1) or more persons.

5-1103 License Required. A license shall be required for any person conducting any gun club or shooting preserve as herein defined. Applications for a new or renewal license must be submitted to the City Clerk who will approve or deny the application in accordance with Section 5-102. The decision of the Clerk may be appealed to the City Council in accordance with Section 5-104. [Revised 4/19/05, Ordinance 1886]

5-1104 Application. In addition to such information as the City Clerk may require pursuant to Section 5-102, the application shall also include:

(1) The legal description of the property involved.
(2) The proposed manner and method of operation.
(3) A map showing the location of the property in relation to other residences and dwellings around the perimeter of the property.
(4) The type and caliber of arms proposed to be used.
(5) A description of the manner and plan for stopping and controlling bullets or other ammunition proposed to be used.

5-1105 License Fee. The fee for the license shall be established from time to time by ordinance of the City Council.  The fee is non-refundable and must accompany any application for a new or renewal license.

5-1106 Hours of Operation. No person shall shoot or discharge or cause to be shot or discharged at the gun club or shooting preserve any firearms between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on all days of the week.

5-1107 Insurance Required. A licensee under this Chapter must maintain a commercial general liability insurance policy, and if necessary commercial umbrella insurance, issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota, with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence. Any general aggregate limit included in the policy must be not less than $2,000,000 and the aggregate limit will apply on a per license year basis. The insurance policy must cover liability arising from operations of a licensed business resulting in personal injury, property damage, or both. The City must be named in the policy as an additional insured. A certificate of insurance acceptable to the City must be filed with the City Clerk prior to the commencement of operation. The certificate and the required insurance policy shall contain a provision that the coverage afforded under the contract will not be cancelled or allowed to expire until at least 30 days after prior written notice has been given to the City. [Revised 4/19/05, Ordinance 1886]