[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Town of New Windsor
by Ord. No. 97-105 (Ch. 6.16 of the 1998 Code). Amendments
noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Peace and good order — See Ch. 135.
It is unlawful for any person, except while on his or her own premises,
to carry concealed upon his or her person any firearms; razor, metallic knuckles,
dirk, switchblade knife or other weapon or instrument commonly used for the
purposes of infliction of personal injury, provided that this chapter shall
not apply to law enforcement officers while engaged in the exercise of their
duties as such officers, nor shall it apply to persons duly licensed
pursuant to law to carry concealed firearms. Any weapon or instrument found
on any person in violation of this section shall be subject to confiscation.
It is unlawful for any person to discharge a gun, rifle, pistol or other
firearm, air rifle, slingshot, bow and arrow, crossbow, or other weapon or
instrument which discharges a projectile capable of inflicting bodily injury
within Town limits, except in the lawful defense of person or property and
except in the performance of a lawful duty, provided that this chapter shall
not apply to the use of blank ammunition at athletic events, military funerals
and other functions at which the use of blank ammunition is appropriate. Any
weapon or instrument so discharged in violation of this section shall be subject
to confiscation.
