[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Massena 9-4-2001
by L.L. No. 2-2001.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law superseded former Ch. 158, Firearms,
adopted 9-22-1969 as Ch. 38 of the 1969 Code.
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Massena hereby determines that
the discharge of firearms, BB guns, pellet guns and the use of explosives
in populated areas is detrimental to the safety and welfare of persons residing
within those areas and is detrimental to the environment due to the noise
created thereby.
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or cause to be discharged
any handgun, revolver, shotgun, pistol, gun, rifle or any other firearm that
emits explosive powder bullets, BB's or pellets of any kind, whether
explosive or nonexplosive, or to detonate explosives or fireworks of any kind
within the geographical boundaries of the Village of Massena.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
A.
A law enforcement officer in the performance of official
duties.
B.
The lawful use of a firearm, rifle or shotgun in defense
of person or property.
C.
The authorized use of a pistol, rifle or target range
regularly operated and maintained by any duly organized not-for-profit corporation
and wholly on premises owned, rented or leased by said corporation but not
within 1,000 feet of any dwelling, and provided that said use will be conducted
with due regard for the safety of the surrounding community.
D.
Explosive devices that are lawfully used for demolition,
construction, reconstruction or remodeling purposes.
E.
Any individual who establishes a safe range for the purpose
of shooting BB's or pellets within an enclosed building.
F.
A person discharging a firearm on any agriculturally
worked land, provided that the provisions of the Penal Law and Conservation
Law of this state are adhered to.
This chapter shall be enforced by the State Police, Sheriff's Department
or the Village of Massena Police Department, each of which is hereby authorized
and empowered to issue an appearance ticket for any violation of any provision
of this chapter.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be
liable to a fine and penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $250 or by
imprisonment for not more than 15 days for each violation. Each day on which
such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
