It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any rifle,
gun, pistol, revolver, air rifle, air pistol or any other weapon which
could cause injury to other persons, in pursuit of game, for amusement
of himself or herself or others or for damage to property, within
the Borough of Eddystone.
The provisions of this article shall be construed to be supplementary
to the provisions of the Uniform Firearms Act[1] and shall not apply to:
A.
Constables, sheriffs, prison or jail wardens or their deputies, policeman
of this commonwealth or its political subdivisions or other law enforcement
officers.
B.
Members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or Coast Guard
of the United States or of the National Guard or organized reserves
when on duty.
C.
Officers or employees of the United States duly authorized to carry
a concealed firearm.
D.
Agents, messengers and other employees of common carriers, banks
or business firms, whose duties require them to protect moneys, valuables
and other property in the discharge of such duties.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6101 et seq.
Every person violating the provisions of this article shall,
upon conviction before a District Justice, be sentenced to pay a fine
not exceeding $1,000, together with the costs of prosecution and,
upon default in the payment thereof, be sentenced to undergo imprisonment
for a period not exceeding 30 days.
