A.
Definition. For purposes of this section, "firearm" is defined as any instrumentality from or with which a shot, bullet or pellet may be discharged or expelled, regardless of whether the propelling force is provided by air, spring or other similar mechanical device or gunpowder.
B.
Discharge of firearms and other weapons regulated. No person, except a law enforcement officer in the performance of an official duty, shall fire or discharge any firearm, rifle, spring gun, air gun or pneumatic pellet gun, or bow and arrow of any description in his or her possession or under his or her control within the Village of Belleville, with the following exceptions:
[Amended 9-17-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-09-01; 1-21-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-01-01]
(1)
On all lands acquired using State of Wisconsin Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funds, use of archery equipment for hunting and trapping is allowed according to applicable state regulations.
(2)
On lands acquired after January 1, 2013, using State of Wisconsin Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funds and once a Village permit is obtained from the Village Administrator, use of archery equipment and guns for hunting and trapping is allowed according to applicable state regulations. Rifles larger than .22 caliber are prohibited. The form of the permit and fee charged to obtain the permit shall be established by the Village Finance and Personnel Committee and may be amended from time to time.
D.
Shooting into Village limits. No person shall, in the territory adjacent to the Village, discharge any firearm in such manner that the discharge shall enter or fall within the Village of Belleville.
E.
Shooting ranges. This section shall not prevent the maintenance and use of duly supervised rifle or pistol ranges or shooting galleries approved by the Village Board, upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, where proper safety precautions are taken.
F.
Explosive devices. No person shall discharge or detonate any dynamite, nitroglycerin or other explosive within the Village without first obtaining a permit to do so as provided in Chapter 209, Blasting and Rock Crushing, of this Code.
[Amended 9-17-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-09-01]
G.
Throwing or shooting of arrows, stones, or other missiles prohibited.
(1)
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or cause the discharge of any dangerous missile from any slingshot, bow and arrow or other means within 300 feet of any inhabited dwelling or building or any public park, square or enclosure.