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.

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