For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
To be construed and defined as that term is construed and defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:58-1 et seq.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ridgefield 12-26-1990 as Ord. No. 1422. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Hunting — See Ch. 239.
It shall be unlawful for any person to personally, knowingly or recklessly discharge or cause to be discharged any firearm either within the territory of the Borough of Ridgefield or from outside the territory of the Borough of Ridgefield in such a manner as to cause a bullet or other projectile so discharged to enter the territory of the Borough of Ridgefield.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following:
A.
The actions of a civilian, military or law enforcement officer performing his or her lawful duties.
B.
Any person who shall lawfully act in self-defense or defense of others as established by law.
C.
Any person properly within the confines of an area or building constituted or designated by the Borough of Ridgefield as a practice or target range.
D.
Any person testing a firearm entirely within his own property and within a fully enclosed building on said property, wherein a safe bullet trap or appropriate backstop exists, which bullet trap or backstop has been approved by designated officials of the Police Department of the Borough of Ridgefield.
Any person violating this chapter shall be subject to a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.) and/or be subject to a term of imprisonment of up to six (6) months.