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Firearms

The Firearms Bylaw (PDF) outlines restrictions on when and how you can discharge firearms and bows. These restrictions include:

  • Within 100 m of any watercourse or body of water adjacent to the areas shown as "Discharge of Firearms Prohibited" area on any of the maps attached as Schedules A-1 to A-31 (PDF)  inclusive
  • On land without permission of the property owner
  • On, over or across any highway or portion thereof
  • On, over or across any land owned by the County of Brant, without written permission
  • On, over or across any forestry lands owned by the County of Brant as described and shown on any of the maps attached as Schedules B-1 to B-7 (PDF)  inclusive
  • Within 100 m of any place of worship, public hall or school property
  • On land zoned residential
  • Within 100 m of a registered plan of subdivision or plan of condominium once a building permit application has been submitted
  • On, over or across any recreational trail

Not complying with any of the provisions in this bylaw is an offence and you may be subject to a penalty.

To register a complaint involving firearms or bows, please visit the Brant OPP website or call 1.888.310.1122

View the full Firearms Bylaw (PDF)

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