(A) Definitions. For purposes of this section the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“WEAPONS.”
(a) Firearm, as defined by IC 35-47-1-5;
(b) Handgun, as defined by IC 35-47-1-6;
(c) Shotgun, as defined by IC 35-47-1-11;
(d) Air rifle or gun;
(e) CO2 rifle or gun;
(f) Slingshot;
(g) Bow and arrow, as defined by IC 14-22-40-1;
(h) Any apparatus capable of propelling a missile;
(i) Any type of gun from which a shell, pellet, cartridge, bullet or other projectile is propelled by any force, including, but not limited to, air, gas, explosion, spring, elasticity or leverage (collectively referred to as “WEAPONS”).
(B) Prohibition against discharge of weapons. No person or member of a corporation, firm or organization shall discharge any weapons within the town limits of the Town of Edinburgh or on town-owned property located outside the town’s limits.
(C) Law enforcement. Nothing in this section shall prohibit any federal, state or town law enforcement officer from discharging weapons while in the lawful performance of such officer's duties.
(D) Violation - penalties.
(1) Any person who violates this section by discharging weapons within the town limits of the town shall be guilty of an ordinance violation in the amount of $100 for the first offense; $250 for the second offense; and $500 each for the third and subsequent offenses.
(2) In accordance with the procedures and requirements of IC 35-47-14, the Chief of Police of the town, or his or her authorized deputies may impound, retain and/or destroy any weapons used in violation of the provisions of this section.
(Ord. 2011-13, passed 9-26-11; Am. Ord. 2013-1, passed 1-28-13)