The Board of Trustees of the Village of Oxford finds that to promote
the safety and well-being of the residents of the Village of Oxford, it needs
to control the use of weapons and explosives within the Village of Oxford
limits.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
EXPLOSIVES
Gun powder or explosive combustible materials, solid, liquid or gas.
WEAPONS
Firearms or devices capable of firing a projectile by means of an
explosive powder, air, spring or other mechanical means.
No person shall fire, aid or assist in the firing of any cannon, gun,
pistol, weapon or explosive within the Village of Oxford.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
A. Persons that have obtained a permit to do so from the
Village of Oxford Board of Trustees or any person authorized by the said Board
to grant such permits.
B. Law enforcement officers in the performance of their
official duties.
C. Persons in defense of their person or in defense of another.
A person found in violation of this chapter shall be subject to a fine
not to exceed $250 or imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both.
This chapter shall become effective immediately upon filing with the
Secretary of State.