Due to the density of the population in the
Borough of Upland, 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:
FIREARM
Includes but is not limited to any gun, shotgun, rifle, handgun,
pistol, pellet gun, BB gun, crossbow, bow and arrow, slingshot or
any other device which impels a projectile through the use of force.
Except as herein provided, it shall be unlawful
to fire or discharge any firearm within the Borough of Upland.
The careless, reckless or improper use of any
firearm tending to imperil or cause danger or harm to personal security
or to endanger the property of any person within the Borough of Upland
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 30 days in the Delaware County Jail. Each days' continued
violation shall constitute a separate offense.
Legible signs giving public notice of this chapter
shall be posted at or near the public highways at the boundaries of
the Borough of Upland.