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Borough of Ben Avon, PA
Allegheny County
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[Ord. 752, 1/17/2012]
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BOW AND ARROW
All bows and arrows capable of causing personal injury or property damage.
FIREARM
An instrument used in the propulsion of shot, shell, bullet or any other object by the action of gun powder exploded, explosive powder or the expansion of gas therein.
[Ord. 752, 1/17/2012]
The use or discharge of any bow and arrow or firearm within the Borough is prohibited.
[Ord. 752, 1/17/2012]
1. 
The provisions of this Part shall not apply to the following uses or activities involving firearms and/or bows and arrows where otherwise legal:
A. 
Authorized law enforcement officers acting in their line of duty or in training.
B. 
Discharging of firearms in the defense of persons or property.
C. 
Discharging of firearms or bow and arrow by members of a duly organized gun, rifle or archery club, or their bona fide guests, or of military organizations, upon the ranges of such clubs or organizations under the control and supervision of the duly constituted officers of such clubs or organizations, or by the patrons of commercial ranges.
D. 
A private target practice or archery range constructed entirely within the confines of an individual residential property and on which the projectile expended shall be confined to said individual property.
E. 
Firearm or archery instruction operated by an established civic, church or school program.
F. 
Farmers protecting their property from predators.
G. 
Uses or activities, regulated by and conducted in accordance with the Pennsylvania Game and Wildlife Code, 34 Pa.C.S.A. § 101 et seq.
[Ord. 752, 1/17/2012]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this Part, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues or each section of this Part which shall be found to have been violated shall constitute a separate offense.