Borough of Westwood, NJ Chapter 160 Firearms

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Westwood 10-22-1946 by Ord. No. 382A; amended in its entirety at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I). Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Police Department — See Ch. 59.

Noise — See Ch. 221.

Hunting prohibition in parks — See Ch. 243, Art. II.

§ 160-1 Discharge of firearms prohibited.

The discharge of any firearms, bow and arrow, crossbow, slingshot, air gun, spring gun, gas gun or any other device which impels a projectile through the use of force is prohibited in the Borough of Westwood.

§ 160-2 Exceptions.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:

A. Any duly appointed law officer in the course of his or her official duty.

B. The use of firearms when lawful and necessary for the preservation of human life.

C. The use of a firearm on a licensed pistol, rifle or firearm range and under the supervision of the Police Department.

§ 160-3 Violations and penalties.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article III, General Penalty, of the Code of the Borough of Westwood.