[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee
of the Township of Montville by Ord. No. 1308 as Ch. 9.36 of the 1998 Code. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
A manually operated or mechanically released device which
utilizes stored spring energy to propel an arrow or bolt.
Any mechanical device which emits a projectile through a
smooth bore tube or rifled barrel by the power generated as a result
of a controlled explosion or pneumatic pressure.
A pistol, revolver or other firearm originally intended to
be operated by use of a single hand.
A shoulder-braced firearm, usually requiring two-handed operation,
that fires a single missile through a rifled barrel, most commonly
designated in caliber or millimeter sizes.
A shoulder-braced firearm, usually requiring two-handed operation,
that fires a group of projectiles commonly referred to as "shot" or
a single projectile commonly referred to as a "slug" through a smooth
bore tube. The size designation of such a device is referred to as
"gauge."
[Amended by Ord. No. 2003-48]
No person shall purposely discharge, fire or
carry any loaded handgun, rifle, shotgun, other firearm or bow as
defined herein within the Township of Montville.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2003-48]
This chapter shall not apply as follows:
A.Â
To any person authorized to carry or discharge such
firearm or bow either by reason of his membership in any Police Department
or other law enforcement agency or if such a person is a peace officer
or other person authorized by law to carry and discharge firearms
in the carrying out of his duties.
B.Â
To any individual covered under a permit to carry
pistol or revolver as expressed in N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4 for the specific
purpose of which the permit was intended.
C.Â
To any individual participating in the sport of hunting while within
approved areas during designated hunting seasons as set by the State
of New Jersey for that purpose. Hunting shall be prohibited on municipal
property except for those municipal properties shown on a map entitled
"Map of Open Space Use" dated August 16, 2016, attached hereto and
which shall be kept on file in the office of the Township Clerk and
which shall be on display at the Montville Township Public Safety
Building. All hunters must comply with Title 23 of the New Jersey
Statutes Annotated, as amended, and any rules and regulations promulgated
thereunder, as well as abide by all "posted" signs. On an annual basis
and prior to hunting for the first time in the Township, all hunters
must register with the Montville Police Department by providing their
name, address, phone number, copy of driver's license, vehicle
license plate number for vehicles to be parked on Township property,
and an emergency contact name and phone number. Registration is to
be completed at the dispatch window of the Township Police Department,
located at 360 Route 202, Montville, New Jersey 07045.
[Amended 9-13-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-18[1]]
D.Â
In participation at any legally established rifle,
handgun or archery range for the purpose for which the range was intended
and approved.
E.Â
To farmers engaging in the act of protection of their
property or crops under N.J.S.A. 54:4-23.1 whether property owner
or tenant.
F.Â
To any individual engaging in the act of protecting
his person, life and property.
This chapter shall be enforced by the Police
Department.
