(a) A person commits the crime of misconduct involving weapons in the first degree if the person


(1) uses or attempts to use a firearm during the commission of an offense under AS 11.71.010
- 11.71.040; or


(2) discharges a firearm from a propelled vehicle while the vehicle is being operated and under circumstances manifesting substantial and unjustifiable risk of physical injury to a person or damage to property.


(b) Misconduct involving weapons in the first degree is a class A felony.