As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
FIREARM
Includes, but not by way of limitation, any rifle, pistol,
shotgun, machine gun, air pistol or air rifle, pellet gun or any other
weapon or instrumentality designed to shoot, launch or propel any
bullet, pellet, bee bee, shell, shot or missile of any type, kind
or nature whatsoever.
FISH AND GAME LAWS
Includes any laws of the United States, Title 23 of the Revised
Statutes of New Jersey as said Title now exists or may hereafter be
amended, and to all codes, rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
[Amended 2-19-2020 by Ord. No. 20-02]
It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot
or discharge any firearm within 450 feet of any house, dwelling, public
building, business establishment, factory, school, church, playground,
ball field or other structure or place of assembly, except as hereinafter
provided.
The following acts shall not be deemed unlawful under §
247-2 of this chapter:
A. Shooting or discharging of a firearm by a person having
on his person a legally issued and then valid hunting license, which
firearm is actually aimed at legal game and only during a legal open
season recognized by the fish and game laws, provided that the firearm
so used must be a legal weapon allowed to be employed for the type
of hunting being so conducted, and further provided that the gun is
being employed in the manner required by said fish and game laws,
and further provided that the person so engaged is not in violation
of any statute or ordinance relating to trespass or to the use of
property.
B. Shooting or discharging any firearm by any duly authorized
law enforcement officer of the United States, the State of New Jersey,
the County of Morris or the Township of Jefferson while in the performance
of his duties.
C. Shooting or discharging any firearm at a legally established
rifle or pistol range, or for target practice pursuant to N.J.S.A.
2C:39-6, provided that a permit shall first be obtained for such use
from the Chief of Police, on written application therefor, and after
proof that said use will not endanger the safety, lives or property
of any person.
[Amended 9-21-1970 by Ord. No. 273]
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions
of this chapter shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment
in the county jail for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both, in the
discretion of the Municipal Court Judge before whom such conviction
shall be had.