A.
It shall be unlawful for any person, persons, firm or corporation
to sell or possess any slung shot, metallic knuckles, or blackjack.
(See RSA 159:16.)
B.
No person shall display or possess any dangerous weapon in a threatening
manner or under any circumstances which are designed or likely to
cause alarm or concern where no legitimate purpose for such a display
exists.
C.
Any weapon or device seized by the Police Department pursuant to
a violation of this section shall be forfeited to the use of or disposed
of by the Police Department as is deemed appropriate by the Chief
of Police.
D.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall
be guilty of a violation.
A.
Safe storage required.
(1)
Any person leaving or storing a loaded firearm on a premises knowing,
or where he/she should have known, that a minor is able to gain access
to the firearm without the lawful permission of the minor's parent
or guardian shall engage in practices constituting the safe storage
of firearms.
(2)
Any person violating the requirements of this section shall be guilty
of a violation only if any minor gains access to the firearm and possesses
or exhibits it and any one of the following conditions exists:
(a)
The firearm is displayed or brought into any public place, except
where the firearm is being used for legitimate hunting purposes consistent
with state law.
(b)
The firearm is used or displayed in a reckless or threatening
manner.
(c)
The firearm is used during the commission of any misdemeanor
or felony.
(d)
When the firearm is negligently or recklessly discharged.
(3)
This subsection does not apply if the minor obtains the firearm as
a result of an unlawful entry by any person.
B.
Penalties.
(1)
Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be subject
to a fine as provided in the City Fine Schedule.
[Amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001]
(2)
All firearms seized by the Police Department pursuant to a violation
of this section shall, upon conviction, be ordered forfeited by the
court and turned over to the Police Department for destruction.
[Added 10-8-2014 by Ord.
No. 2014.09.10-17; amended 2-12-2020 by Ord. No. 2020.01.08-001; 4-14-2021 by Ord. No. 2021.03.24-002]
A.
No person shall hunt wildlife or engage in target shooting with firearms
in or on the following properties:
(1)
All Dover public school facilities and adjacent parks.
(2)
Willand Pond Recreation Area.
(3)
Dover Community Trail.
(4)
Tolend Landfill.
(5)
Pine Hill Cemetery.
(6)
Guppey Park.
(7)
Dover Community Services facilities on Mast Road.
(8)
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
(9)
Bellamy Park.
(10)
Maglaras Park.
(11)
Garrison Hill Park.
(12)
The Dover Community Services (Facilities, Grounds and Cemeteries)
facility at 145 Court street.
(13)
Sullivan Field and Playground, inclusive of all of the surrounding
City-owned parcel comprising Tax Map D-5.
[Added 12-14-2022 by Ord. No. 2022.11.09-013]
B.
The City Manager may provide for the posting of these City-owned
properties against hunting and target shooting with firearms pursuant
to RSA 635:4.
C.
Penalties. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall
be subject to a fine as provided in the City Fine Schedule per offense.