The firearms bylaw puts 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 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 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
See the full firearms bylaw.
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 you should call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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