[Ord. 22A-1974, 2/13/1974; as revised by Ord. 9-2008, 12/17/2008]
Except in necessary defense of person and property and except as provided in § 6-303 of this ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person to use, fire or discharge any gun or other firearm within the Borough.
[Ord. 22A-1974, 2/13/1974; as revised by Ord. 9-2008, 12/17/2008]
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any air rifle, air pistol, spring gun, spring pistol, B-B gun, bow and arrow, or similar device, or any implement that is not a firearm but which impels a pellet of any kind with a force that can reasonably be expected to cause bodily harm, at any place within the Borough, except as provided in § 6-303 of this Part, and except on a target range which is properly constructed to trap or stop the projectile as ascertained by the Chief of Police.
[Ord. 22A-1974, 2/13/1974; as revised by Ord. 9-2008, 12/17/2008]
This Part shall not apply to:
A.
Persons licensed to hunt in this Commonwealth while actually engaged
in hunting where permitted under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
B.
Members of any organization incorporated under laws of this Commonwealth
engaged in target shooting upon the grounds or property belonging
to or under the control of such organization; and
C.
Any law enforcement officers when used in the discharge of their
official duties.
[Ord. 22A-1974, 2/13/1974; as revised by Ord. 9-2008, 12/17/2008]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this Part shall,
upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than
$600 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs,
to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days.
