(A) Except as expressly set forth herein, it shall be unlawful for any person to shoot any wild game or any squirrel, whether wild or tame, with a gun or firearm or to willfully poison any wild game or squirrel, and it shall be unlawful for any person other than an officer authorized by law, or upon a range legally permitted by the Chief of Police, to discharge or shoot any firearm, pump gun, air rifle, air pistol, BB gun, crossbow, bow and arrow, slingshot, or any other weapon of the like kind within the town.
(B) This section shall not apply when the weapon is discharged or shot:
(1) In defense of person or property;
(2) Pursuant to the lawful directions of a law enforcement officer;
(3) In a town park for ceremonial or recreational purposes, provided that such person has first obtained, in writing, permission from the Town Manager or his or her designee. In no event shall permission for the discharge of live ammunition;
(4) In a cemetery for the purpose of conducting a military or law enforcement funeral or commemorative exercise provided that such person has first obtained, in writing, permission from the Town Manager or his or her designee. In no event shall permission be given for the discharge of live ammunition; or
(5) On state-designated game lands.
(Ord. passed 4-1-2014, nunc pro tunc, 3-4-2014)