As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
FIREARM
A shotgun, rifle, revolver, pistol or any other device which emits
a projectile by the force of an explosion.
WEAPON
A bow and arrow, crossbow, blow gun, sling shot, CO2
gun, air gun, BB gun, or any other device which emits a projectile with a
force other than an explosion.
Subject to the restrictions of state law, the foregoing provisions of Subsections
A,
B and
C of §
168-2 shall not apply to:
A. A police officer acting in discharge of his duties.
B. The owner or lessee of a parcel of land or any of their
immediate family, employees or guests who have permission from said owner
or lessee to use a firearm or weapon on said parcel for recreation or the
hunting of game, provided that any guest not accompanied by the owner, lessee,
or a member of the immediate family or an employee of the owner or lessee,
shall have on his person a written permit dated within one year of its use
from said owner or lessee to use any firearm or weapon on said parcel of land
and provided further that no discharge of said firearm or weapon shall be
done in a reckless or negligent manner or across a public highway or lane,
or across the property of another.
C. The owner or lessee of property, or any of his or her
immediate family, employees or guests, engaged in the sport of skeet or trap
shooting between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and sunset and under such circumstances
as not to endanger person or property.
D. Any owner or lessee when reasonably necessary for the
protection of life or property or both, or in the act of self-defense.