The provisions of §
130-1B and
C of this chapter shall not apply to:
A. Persons licensed to hunt within the commonwealth while actually engaged
in hunting where and as permitted by the Game and Wildlife Code, 34
Pa.C.S.A. § 101 et seq.
B. Any law enforcement officers when performing their official duties.
C. The discharge of blank cartridges only in a firearm when used in
the starting, timing or otherwise by an official at an athletic or
sporting event or when used at a memorial service.
D. The discharge of firearms at a target range or similar establishment for which a permit has been obtained in accordance with §
130-3 of this chapter.
The discharge of firearms, bows and arrows, or other weapons
may be permitted upon a shooting range, target range or other private
property upon issuance of a permit authorizing such discharge by the
Chief of Police or his designee. An applicant for such permit shall
pay the application fee established by Borough Council by ordinance
or resolution and shall comply with the following:
A. All persons who shall discharge weapons shall be 18 years of age
or older, or, if such persons shall be under 18 years of age, an instructor
shall be present at all times.
B. The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Chief
of Police or his designee that adequate precautions, through the erection
of barriers or by other measures, have been taken to prevent projectiles
from leaving the property or otherwise causing harm to persons or
property.
C. The applicant shall specify the time period in which the discharge
of firearms shall take place. If the discharge of firearms shall take
place at a contest or other event occurring at a specific time, the
applicant shall indicate the days and hours of the event. If the discharge
of firearms shall occur at a facility on a regular basis, the applicant
shall indicate the hours of operation of the facility.
Any person who has been denied a permit, or whose permit has
been suspended or revoked, may appeal such denial, suspension or revocation
to Borough Council, in writing, within 10 days after such decision
has been made. The appeal shall be verified by an affidavit, shall
state the grounds therefor and shall be filed with the Borough Secretary.
The appellant or his representative shall have the right to appear
and be heard, if such right is requested in the written appeal. A
prompt decision of such appeal shall be made by Borough Council.
[Amended 11-7-2022 by Ord. No. 7-22]
A. Any person who shall violate any provisions of this chapter shall
be liable, upon conviction therefor, to fines and penalties of not
less than $100 nor more than $1,000 plus costs of prosecution, including
the Borough's reasonable attorneys' fees, which fines and
penalties may be collected as provided by law.
B. Any police officer may seize any firearm, gun, pistol, or other weapon
used in this chapter. Any such weapon shall be considered forfeited
to the Borough. At the conclusion or disposition of prosecution brought
hereunder, the Chief of Police shall dispose of or return the firearm
in accordance with applicable law.