The Common Council declares that it is the public policy of
the City of Kingston and the purpose of this chapter to promote the
public health and safety and to protect the public by assuring at
all times that firearms shall not be discharged within the City limits
of said City.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CITY LIMITS
The geographic boundary lines of the City of Kingston, New
York.
FIREARM
Any rifle, shotgun or other weapon as defined in § 265.00
of the Penal Law of the State of New York.
No person, other than in self-defense or in the discharge of
official duties, shall willfully discharge any species of firearm
within the City limits of the City of Kingston, New York.
Violation of this chapter shall be punishable as follows: a
fine of not less than $100.