[Ord. 470, 9/14/1998; as amended by Ord. 584, 12/14/2015]
Except in necessary defense of person and except as provided in § 6-503 of this Part, it shall be unlawful for any person to use, fire or discharge any gun or other firearm within the Borough.
[Ord. 470, 9/14/1998; as amended by Ord. 584, 12/14/2015]
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any air rifle, air pistol, spring gun, spring pistol, B-B gun, bow and arrow, or similar device, or any implement that is not a firearm but which impels a pellet of any kind with a force that can reasonably be expected to cause bodily harm, at any place within the Borough, except as provided in § 6-503 of this Part, and except on a target range which is properly constructed to trap or stop the projectile as ascertained by the Chief of Police.
[Ord. 470, 9/14/1998; as amended by Ord. 584, 12/14/2015]
1. 
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. 
Members of any organization incorporated under laws of this Commonwealth engaged in target shooting upon the grounds or property belonging to or under the control of such organization.
C. 
Any law enforcement officers when used in the discharge of their official duties.
D. 
The discharge of a firearm using only blank ammunition at a military funeral, a similar ceremony or event such as Memorial Day, Patriot's Day or Veteran's Day ceremonies; provided, that the event has been advertised and the Borough of Canton has been notified. The parties in charge of the event and/or ceremonies will make an effort to notify residents in the immediate area of the ceremony in advance to prevent any miscommunication or panic.
E. 
The discharge of a firearm using only blank ammunition in connection with a parade and official sporting event such as a Canton Area School District cross country or track meet.
[Ord. 470, 9/14/1998; as amended by Ord. 584, 12/14/2015]
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 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days.