[Adopted 3-4-1998 by Bylaw Amendment 98-362-R; amended in its entirety 10-7-1998 by Bylaw Amendment 98-382]
No person shall discharge a firearm of any kind, except one using blank ammunition such as that used in starting pistols or in ceremonial salutes, or hunt by bow or air rifle within the limits of any park, playground or any Town-owned property, except by vote of the Franklin Town Council, or controlling governmental body thereof. Nor shall any person discharge a firearm, except one using blank ammunition such as that used in starting pistols or in ceremonial salutes, or hunt by bow or air rifle on any private property, except with the written consent of the owner or legal occupant thereof. Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall be fined not more than $200 for each offense, and any firearm used in the commission of said offense shall be confiscated by a law enforcement officer. This article shall not apply to the lawful defense of life or property or to any law enforcement officer acting in the discharge of his/her duties.