[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Highland Park by Ord. No. 71 (§ 3-8 of the 1987 Code);
amended in its entirety at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I). Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
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 Borough of Highland
Park.
B.
Exceptions. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
(1)
Any duly appointed law officer in the course of his or her official
duty.
(2)
The use of firearms when necessary for the preservation of human
life.
(3)
The use of firearms when hunting in conformity with the applicable
laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey.
(4)
Use of a firearm on a licensed pistol, rifle or firearm range and
under the supervision of the Police Department.