IX. WEAPONS
Chapter 9.80
FIREARMS USE1
Sections:
9.80.030 Permit issuance – Carrying required.
9.80.040 Peace officers excepted.
9.80.010 Discharge unlawful.
It is unlawful for any person in the city to use or discharge any rifle, gun, pistol, revolver, air rifle, BB gun or other instrument from, or by any means of, which any bullet, shot or other missile of any kind may be projected. (Ord. 156 § 1(a), 1972).
9.80.020 Exceptions.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the use of firearms in bona fide shooting galleries, gun clubs, or organizations or educational institutions authorized to give military instruction, while such firearms are being used as a part of such instruction. (Ord. 156 § 1(b), 1972).
9.80.030 Permit issuance – Carrying required.
The director of public safety may issue a permit, or permits, to any person or persons to use, shoot, fire or discharge BB guns or air rifles upon such terms and under such conditions and for such time as he deems advisable, and which terms, conditions and time shall be set forth in the permit. The person shall have upon his person such permit when exercising the privileges granted therein. (Ord. 156 § 1(c), 1972).
9.80.040 Peace officers excepted.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall apply to or prevent the use and firing of firearms by duly appointed peace officers while acting within the scope of their employment, or in the performance of their duties as peace officers, nor shall the lawful use of any firearm in the defense of one’s person, family or property be prohibited. (Ord. 156 § 1(d), 1972).
9.80.050 Penalties.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon the conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding thirty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 156 § 2, 1972).
For statutory provisions regarding licenses and permits for carrying concealed weapons, see Penal Code § 12050 et seq.