[Ord. 91-3, 8/8/1991]
Except in necessary defense of person and property and except as provided in §
6-502 of this Part, it shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm within the Township of Susquehanna, County of Dauphin, within 150 yards of any residence or other building that is occupied or could be occupied by human beings or animals, or within 150 yards of any attached or detached playground of any school, nursery school or daycare center.
[Ord. 91-3, 8/8/1991]
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. Member of any organization or incorporation, engaged in target shooting
at a dedicated range upon the grounds or property belonging to or
under the control of such organization or corporation. The area encompassed
by this organization shall be not less than five acres and no discharge
of any firearm shall be less than 150 yards from any other occupied
building or structure not under the control or ownership of said corporation
or organization.
C. Law enforcement officers engaged in the discharge of their official
duties.
[Ord. 91-3, 8/8/1991]
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 and/or imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days.