§ 4-10.2. Other provisions.  


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  • a. 

    Licensing of operation of a pistol or rifle range.

    1. 

    Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this section, a duly certified gun, pistol or other club organized for the operation of firearms may obtain, upon compliance with the requirements of subsection 4-10.4. All applications for renewal shall be submitted to the Police Department.

    2. 

    Duties of applicant.

    (a) 

    Each applicant for an annual license shall provide a full description of the range or target area to be used and the name of the owner, if other than the applicant, together with the owner's certification granting the applicant the right to use the premises for the designated purpose.

    (b) 

    The applicant shall further provide a layout of the range or target area, the manner and hours in which same is intended to be operated and supervised, all provisions for safety to be taken, the type of weapon or weapons to be permitted to be used and the names of all members of the applicant duly authorized to use the facilities of the applicant.

    3. 

    A copy of the membership list shall be filed in the office of the Police Department and Chief of Police and may be supplemented, but in no event shall the range or target area be used by others not listed, subject to the exceptions hereinafter provided.

    4. 

    Firearms demonstration, shooting match or other events.

    (a) 

    In the event that the applicant desires to sponsor a match or contest, invitation to which will be extended to nonmembers, the applicant shall so notify the Police Department at least 30 days prior to the event.

    (b) 

    The Police Department shall then cause to be made an investigation and submit to the Township Council a written report of his findings in accordance with the standards established in subsection 4-10.4 for the issuance of permits.

Ord. No. 11-12-56; Ord. No. 9-28-70; 1967 Code § 25-2; New