[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Washington
10-26-1995 by Ord. No. 26-1995 as Sec. 4-7 of the 1994 Code; amended in its
entirety at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art.
III). Amendments noted where applicable.]
The discharge of any firearms, bow and arrow, crossbow, slingshot, air
gun, spring gun, gas gun or any other device which impels a projectile through
the use of force is prohibited in the Township of Washington.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
A.Â
Any duly appointed law officer in the course of his or
her official duty.
B.Â
The use of firearms when necessary for the preservation
of human life.
C.Â
The use of firearms when hunting in conformity with the
applicable laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey.
D.Â
Use of a firearm on a licensed pistol, rifle or firearm
range and under the supervision of the Police Department.