[Adopted 4-6-1977 by Ord. No. 1442]
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any rifle, gun, pistol,
revolver, air rifle, air pistol, or any other weapon which could cause injury
to other persons, in pursuit of game, for amusement to himself or others or
for damage to property.
The provisions of this article shall be construed to be supplementary
to the provisions of the Uniform Firearms Act,[1] and shall not apply to:
A.
Constables, sheriffs, prison or jail wardens, or their
deputies, policemen of this commonwealth or its political subdivisions or
other law enforcement officers.
B.
Members of the Army, Navy or Marine Corps of the United
States or of the National Guard or organized reserves when on duty.
C.
Officers or employees of the United States duly authorized
to carry a concealed firearm.
D.
Agents, messengers and other employees of common carriers,
banks or business firms, whose duties require them to protect moneys, valuables
and other property in the discharge of such duties.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6101 et seq.
[Amended 11-16-1988 by Ord. No. 1639]
Every person violating the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction
before a District Justice, be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding $1,000,
together with costs of prosecution, and upon default in the payment thereof,
be sentenced to undergo imprisonment for a period not exceeding 30 days.
