Firearms

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.