[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Saratoga Springs as Ch. 42 of the 1970 Code; amended in its entirety 8-1-2023. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
AIR RIFLE
Includes those devices commonly known as "air rifles," "BB guns" and "pellet guns" which propel a projectile through the use of compressed air or other compressed gas.
FIREARM
Includes any device defined as a "firearm," "rifle," "shotgun," "machine gun," "assault weapon," and "antique firearm," as those terms are or hereafter may be defined in the New York State Penal Law.
A. 
No person shall engage in hunting nor discharge any firearm or air rifle within the Inside Tax District of the City of Saratoga Springs, or in the following areas of the Outside Tax District of the City of Saratoga Springs, New York:
(1) 
Bounded on the west by the easterly boundary of the Inside Tax District, including the established easterly boundary of the territory annexed from the Town of Greenfield; on the north by the southerly boundary of the Town of Wilton and the Town of Greenfield; on the east by Weibel Road and Gilbert Road; and on the south by that portion of Union Avenue from Gilbert Road to the east side of New York Route 87 and southerly along said east line of New York Route 87 to Crescent Avenue and following along the south side of Crescent Avenue to South Broadway (Route 9).
(2) 
Bounded on the south by New York State Route No. 50; on the west by the Town of Milton line; on the north by the Town of Greenfield line; and on the east by the westerly boundary line of the Inside Tax District.
B. 
No person shall discharge any firearm or air rifle within 500 feet of a dwelling or place of business in the City of Saratoga Springs.
C. 
Exceptions. The provisions of Subsections A and B above shall not apply to:
(1) 
The discharge of a firearm or air rifle under circumstances that would constitute justification under Article 35 of the New York State Penal Law.
(2) 
The discharge of a firearm or air rifle pursuant to a licensed or permitted event, display, parade or exhibition.
(3) 
The discharge of a firearm or air rifle by law enforcement officers in the performance of their official duties.
(4) 
The discharge of a firearm or air rifle by members of any club, team or society duly organized for educational purposes discharging firearms at an indoor range under proper supervision.
D. 
Penalties. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $2,500 for each offense, and each discharge shall constitute a separate offense.
A. 
Except as otherwise provided in this section, all firearms or air rifles which are carried by any person or persons in the Urban Core District shall be enclosed in an opaque case or covering.
B. 
Exceptions. The provisions of Subsection A above shall not apply to:
(1) 
Firearms or air rifles employed in response to an emergency.
(2) 
Firearms or air rifles carried by law enforcement personnel or military personnel.
(3) 
Firearms or air rifles carried under license issued pursuant to state or federal law.
(4) 
Firearms or air rifles carried as part of a licensed or permitted event, display, parade, or exhibition.
C. 
Persons charged with a violation of this section shall be issued a verbal warning by the enforcing officer upon the first offense, provided that said person is not at the time charged with a violation of any provision of the Penal Law.
D. 
The Police Department is authorized to enforce the provisions of this section.
E. 
Penalties. Any person found guilty of a violation of this section shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of $100.
A. 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
FIREARM
Shall have the same meaning as in § 115-1, except that such term shall not include an antique firearm as that term is defined under 18 U.S.C. § 921(16).
IMMEDIATE CONTROL
Having the ability and the means to immediately direct and regulate the use of the firearm.
SECURE GUN STORAGE OR SAFETY DEVICE
(1) 
A device that, when installed on a firearm, is designed to prevent the firearm from being operated without first deactivating the device;
(2) 
A device incorporated into the design of the firearm that is designed to be prevent the operation of the firearm by anyone not having access to the device; or
(3) 
A safe, gun safe, gun case, lock box, or other device that is designed to be or can be used to store a firearm and that is designed to be unlocked only by means of a key, a combination, or other similar means.
B. 
Safe storage required. No person who owns or has control of a firearm shall remove that firearm from his or her immediate control without first securing that firearm with a secure gun storage or safety device.
C. 
Penalties. Any person found guilty of a violation of this section shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of $100.
A. 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
IMPAIRED
In a state or condition that meets the definition of "impaired by alcohol, impaired by drugs, or impaired by a combination of alcohol and drugs while operating a motor vehicle," as established by § 1192 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
INTOXICATED
In a state or condition that meets the definition of "intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle," as established by § 1192 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
PUBLIC PLACE
Any place to which the public or a substantial number of persons has access.
B. 
No person shall be intoxicated or impaired by alcohol or drugs, or by a combination of alcohol and drugs, in a public place while in possession of a firearm.
C. 
A person shall be chargeable with a violation of this section regardless of whether or not he or she has been convicted of or has pled guilty to a violation of § 1192 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
D. 
Penalties. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter 1, Article III, General Penalty, of the City Code.