Ordinance - #73-10 - 08/20/1973 - Laserfiche WebLink

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RAMSEY TOWNS HIP ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 73-10 AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE POSSESSION AND DISCHARGE OF FIRE ARMS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AND PRO- VIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION. The Town Board of Supervisors of Ramsey Township ordains: SECTION 1. FIREARMS USE INSTRUCTION REQUIRED. Minnesota State Statutes known as M.S.A. 97.81, 97.82 and 97.83 which pertain to the safe use of firearms and instructions in using are hereby adopted by reference. Every provision contained in said statutes are made a part of this ordinance as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2. DISCHARGE PROHIBITED. Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall fire or discharge any gun, pistol or firearm of any description within the limits of Ramsey Township. SECTION 3. POSSESSION PROHIBITED. Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall have in his possession any gun, pistol or firearm of any description within the limits of the Ramsey Township unless said pistol, gun or firearm is dismounted or broken apart or carried in a case in such a manner that it cannot be discharged, nor shall any person carry or conceal any pistol or firearm upon his person. SECTION 4. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. The terms of this ordinance shall not prohibit the possession or discharge of firearms by duly authorized peace officers or military authorities. SECTION 5. FIRING RANGES. The terms of this ordinance shall not prohibit the possession or discharge of firearms upon a firing range, either indoor or outdoor, provided said range is properly equipped and supervised to insure reasonable safety as determined by the certificate of the constable of the Township of Ramsey or pursuant to licensing ordinances hereinafter enacted for such ranges. SECTION 6. PROTECTION OF HOME AND FAMILY. Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to embrace the possession of a firearm within the home or the discharge of the same when done in the lawful defense of person or family.