1. A person discharging a firearm in the lawful defense of person or property;

 

2. A person discharging a firearm on a public or private shooting range, shooting gallery, or other area designed, built, and lawfully operating for the purpose of target shooting;

 

3. A person conducting an athletic contest who fires blank ammunition toward the sky;

 

4. A person authorized to fire blank ammunition as part of military or police ceremonies;

 

5. A person authorized by permit of the Chief of Police to discharge blank ammunition for a lawful purpose;

 

6. Hunter safety instructors of the Oregon State Game Commission or their pupils who are engaged in hunter safety training classes sponsored by the Commission;

 

7. A police officer in the performance of official duty;

 

8. Employees or contractors of the Port of Portland engaged in flight safety hazard abatement at and around Portland International Airport to comply with FAR Part 139.337.