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.