§ 298-1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

FIREARM

Any handgun, long rifle or shotgun that uses gunpowder, black powder or black powder substitute for muzzle loaders in any manner to discharge a projectile.

OTHER WEAPON

Any paintball gun, pellet gun, bow and crossbow, but not firearms.

PAINTBALL COURSE OR RANGE

Any area of land intended for the commercial use of paintball guns where individuals can engage each other by shooting a paintball projectile at each other.

PAINTBALL GUN

Any handgun or long rifle designed to discharge projectiles containing a paint or ink-type substance.

PELLET GUN

Any weapon which uses a spring mechanism or compressed air to discharge a projectile and are considered dangerous weapons within the scope of this chapter.

PERMISSION OF THE LANDOWNER

Requires one of the following:

A. 

Presence of an owner of the land who has given consent to undertake a specific action;

B. 

Written permission to discharge either firearms or other weapons on the land, signed by one of the owners of the land which is available to be provided to law enforcement. Written permission is not required for a member of an owner's immediate family who resides with the owner.

PRACTICE RANGE

An area of land designed and designated for use of weapons for target practice where the projectile used will not leave the limits of the property on which the range is established.

TARGET PRACTICE

Utilizing firearms or other weapons to engage and fire at targets.

TARGETS

Inanimate objects made of paper, plastic, vinyl, Styrofoam or any other man-made substance and are designed for use during the act of target practice.