Due to the density of population within the
Township, it is the considered opinion of the Supervisors that the
use of firearms and bows and arrows within the Township be prohibited
and regulated under certain permitted circumstances.
[Amended 6-22-1992 by Ord. No. 92-1]
Except as otherwise provided herein, it shall
be unlawful to discharge firearms of any kind or description while
hunting or at any other time, including but not limited to rifles,
pistols, revolvers, shotguns, air rifles, BB guns or spring-power,
high-velocity, high-intensity or muzzle-load types of firearms within
the limits of the Township. This section shall not apply to the discharge
of firearms in self-defense or by police officers in the course of
their duties.
[Amended 11-9-2020 by Ord. No. 20-316]
A. Said prohibitions
shall not apply to target practice conducted at a commercial site
and under the supervision of an adult or a responsible person over
21 years of age, provided that a target is composed of a structure
or natural barrier so formed or constructed as to arrest absolutely
the flight of the projectile, thereby preventing the same from traveling
the ground or space beyond such structure or barrier.
B. Said prohibition
shall apply to target practice on residential properties within the
Township.
[Amended 6-22-1992 by Ord. No. 92-1]
Said prohibitions shall not prohibit the use
of shotguns or bows and arrows used in the hunting of wild game during
season within undeveloped farm areas of the Township where a discharged
projectile could not endanger life or property and when used in accordance
with the rules, regulations and statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
[Amended 6-22-1992 by Ord. No. 92-1]
Any person found violating any provision of
this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not more than $600 and
costs of prosecution for each violation thereof and be subject to
imprisonment not exceeding 30 days in default of payment of such fine.