[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Smithsburg 4-3-2007 (§ 11-4102 of the 2004 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm,
air rifle, air pistol, crossbow, or other weapon or instrument which
discharges a projectile capable of inflicting bodily injury, except
in the lawful defense of person or property in the performance of
a lawful duty, provided that this section shall not apply to:
A.
The use
of blank ammunition at athletic events, military funerals, parades
and other functions at which the use of blank ammunition is appropriate.
B.
The duly
authorized use or discharge of archery equipment on authorized target
ranges on public property when such activity is conducted under competent
supervision.
In addition to the other penalties established by Town law,
any weapon or instrument so discharged in violation of this chapter
shall be subject to confiscation by the Police Department.
This chapter does not apply to any law enforcement officer while
in performance of official duty.