Due to the density of the population in East Bradford Township, it is
necessary that the use of firearms be regulated for the protection of the
public health and safety and that the unauthorized discharge of firearms be
prohibited.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
FIREARMS
Includes air guns, air pistols, spring guns or pistols, shotguns,
rifles, pistols, revolvers, automatic pistols and/or any handgun of any caliber.
Except as herein provided, it shall be unlawful to fire or discharge
any firearm within the Township of East Bradford.
The careless, reckless or improper use of any firearm tending to imperil
or cause danger or harm to personal security or endanger the property of any
person within the Township of East Bradford is prohibited.
Any person or persons discharging a firearm in violation of any of the
provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not more than $600
or, in default thereof, may be sentenced to no more than five days in the
Chester County Jail.
Legible signs giving public notice of this chapter shall be posted at
or near the public highways at the boundaries of East Bradford Township.