All persons, firms, corporations, or associations
are hereby prohibited, within the area of the Town of Grand Island,
from using and discharging firearms unless expressly authorized in
writing by the Town Board of the Town of Grand Island.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
A. A law enforcement
officer in the performance of his official duties.
B. The lawful
use of a firearm in defense of person or property.
C. The authorized
use of a pistol, rifle or target range regularly operated and maintained
by any duly organized membership corporation and wholly on premises
owned, rented or leased by said corporation, but not within 1,000
feet of any dwelling, and provided that said use will be conducted
with due regard for the safety of the surrounding community.
D. Firearms
commonly known as shotguns may be used within the Town of Grand Island
provided such use is in compliance with all State and Federal laws
and regulations and provided further that such use is conducted with
due regard for the safety of the surrounding community.
Any person violating the terms of this chapter
and found guilty thereof by a court of competent jurisdiction shall
be guilty of an offense, and shall be subject to a fine of not more
than $250 or imprisonment not exceeding 15 days, or both.