[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Oceanport 8-6-1931
by Ord. No. 51 (Ch. 41 of the 1970 Code); amended in its
entirety at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art.
I). Subsequent 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 Borough of Oceanport.
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.