[Ord. No. 81,
§ 3, eff. 4-14-1984]
The purpose of this article is to preserve the health, safety
and general welfare of persons and property in the township by regulating
the possession and use of certain firearms, as such possession and
use frequently is unsafe and impairs the health, safety and general
welfare of the people and property of the township.
[Ord. No. 81,
§§ 4.2, 4.3, eff. 4-14-1984]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Those weapons from which a dangerous projectile, including
but not limited to any missile, bullet, shot or pellet, may be propelled
by using explosives, gas, air, or other means of propulsion and which
projectile does not exceed 0.177 in caliber. The term "firearm" specifically
includes but is not limited to pellet guns and BB guns not exceeding
0.177 in caliber and slingshots, without regard to the size or caliber
of the projectile propelled.
A person who has not attained 18 years of age.
[Ord. No. 81,
§ 5, eff. 4-14-1984]
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm within
the boundaries of the township except as specifically permitted in
this article.
[Ord. No. 81,
§ 6, eff. 4-14-1984]
No person under 18 years of age shall use or possess any firearm
outside the curtilage of his own domicile unless he is accompanied
by a person over 18 years of age. In those instances in which a minor
is accompanied by such a person over 18 years of age, however, he
shall be limited to the use of a firearm as provided for in this article.
No minor shall discharge a firearm within the curtilage of his own
domicile unless permitted to do so under this article.
[Ord. No. 81,
§ 7, eff. 4-14-1984]
The prohibition against the possession of discharge of firearms
within the boundaries of the township shall not apply to:
(1)
The discharge of a firearm by a person carrying a valid state hunting
license and engaged in hunting pursuant to the applicable cable statutes
of the state regulating the hunting of game animals and game birds.
(2)
The discharge of a firearm while engaged in hunting on ones own farmland.
(3)
The discharge of a firearm in a controlled shooting and/or target
range environment when done so without endangering life, limb or property.
(4)
The discharge of a firearm when lawfully acting in the defense of
persons or property.
(5)
The discharge of a firearm by a person authorized pursuant to the
statutes of the state and the laws of the United States to possess
and/or use such a firearm, including but not limited to federal, state
and municipal law enforcement personnel and members of the armed services.
[Ord. No. 81,
§ 8, eff. 4-14-1984]
Any person who violates the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a penalty as provided in section 1-11.
[Ord. No. 42-1, § 3, eff. 9-30-1982]
Hunting with or the discharge of, a firearm, except under permit
for target shooting as authorized by the township board, or to control
nuisance animals as authorized by the department of natural resources,
is prohibited within the following described area of the township:
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Starting at 23 Mile Road and the Macomb Township-Chesterfield
Township common border; thence easterly on 23 Mile Road to Gratiot
Avenue; thence northeasterly on Gratiot Avenue to 24 Mile Road; thence
easterly on 24 Mile Road to Baker Road; thence northerly on Baker
Road to New Haven Road/Washington Avenue; thence southeasterly on
New Haven Road/Washington Avenue to the west city limits of New Baltimore;
thence southerly along the west city limits of New Baltimore to the
shoreline of Lake St. Clair; thence southwesterly along the Lake St.
Clair shoreline to William P. Rosso Highway; thence westerly along
William P. Rosso Highway to the west boundary of Chesterfield Township;
thence northerly along the west boundary of Chesterfield Township
to 23 Mile Road, the point of beginning. The provisions of this rule
shall not apply to lands owned by, or under the control of, the department
of natural resources or the United States government.
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