It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearms
within the Town of Newton.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FIREARM
Includes any pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, air gun, air
pistol, or any instrument from which any shot, bullet, or other missile
is propelled.
This chapter shall not be intended to include any person authorized
to discharge a firearm by reason of his membership in any police department
or other law enforcement agency, or any peace officer or other person
authorized by law to carry and discharge firearms in the carrying
out of their duties, or the discharge of a firearm for any lawful
purpose; nor is this section intended to apply to any firearms demonstration,
shooting match, course in gun safety, or other event wherein the discharge
of firearms occurs and where such event has been approved by the Town
Council.
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, Article
III, General Penalty.