As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
FIREARM
A shotgun, rifle, revolver, pistol or any other device which emits
a projectile by the force of an explosion.
WEAPON
A bow and arrow, crossbow, blow gun, slingshot, c/o2
gun, air gun, BB gun or any other device which emits a projectile with a force
other than an explosion.
Subject to the restrictions of state law (which among other things prohibits the discharge of a rifle in the Village), the foregoing provisions of §
69-2 shall not apply to:
A. A police officer acting in the discharge of his duties.
B. The owner or lessee of a parcel of land or any of his
immediate family, employees or guests who have permission from said owner
or lessee to use a firearm or weapon on said parcel for recreation or the
hunting of game, provided that any guest not accompanied by the owner, lessee
or a member of the immediate family or an employee of the owner or lessee
shall have on his person a written permit dated within one year of its use
from said owner or lessee to use any firearm or weapon on said parcel of land,
and provided further that no discharge of said firearm or weapon shall be
done in a reckless or negligent manner or across a public highway or lane
or across the property of another.
C. The owner or lessee of property or any of his immediate
family, employees or guests engaged in the sport of skeet or trap shooting
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and sunset and under such circumstances as
not to endanger person or property.
D. Any owner or lessee when reasonably necessary
for the protection of life or property, or both, or in the act of self-defense.