In the Town of Pictou, Nova Scotia, sale or use restricted: Prohibits firing/discharging any air rifle, firecracker, firearm, cross-bow, prohibited weapon/ammunition or explosive substance; also prohibits retail sale of such items except in compliance with federal/provincial licensing; permit available: Town staff or Town Council may issue a permit to discharge an air rifle, firecrackers or firearm on a fixed date (provided not capable of causing serious bodily harm or death). Source: Firearms and Pyrotechnics By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.
Firearms and Pyrotechnics By-Law
adopted bylaw
sale or use restricted
Prohibits firing/discharging any air rifle, firecracker, firearm, cross-bow, prohibited weapon/ammunition or explosive substance; also prohibits retail sale of such items except in compliance with federal/provincial licensing
s. 4; s. 5
permit available
Town staff or Town Council may issue a permit to discharge an air rifle, firecrackers or firearm on a fixed date (provided not capable of causing serious bodily harm or death)
s. 7
scout note
Governs discharge of firearms and use of pyrotechnics/fireworks within the Town of Pictou; enacted effective 18 Jun 2018.