Chapter 9.16
WEAPONS
Sections:
9.16.010 Carrying concealed prohibited – Exceptions.
9.16.020 Permit to carry concealed.
9.16.030 Permit to carry concealed – Record.
9.16.040 Discharge prohibited – Exception.
9.16.050 Licensing authority – Issuance of firearms dealer permit.
9.16.060 Safe firearm storage.
9.16.010 Carrying concealed prohibited – Exceptions.1
No person not a public officer or not having a permit from the chief of police or mayor shall wear or carry concealed any pistol, dirk, metal knuckles, sandbag, club, slingshot or other dangerous weapon. (Ord. 32 § 1. Code 1964 § 13-22.)
9.16.020 Permit to carry concealed.2
The chief of police may, when he shall deem it necessary or proper, issue a permit in writing authorizing the person to whom the same is issued to carry any of the weapons enumerated in HMC 9.16.010 for a period of time therein specified, not in any case to exceed one year from the issuance thereof. (Ord. 32 § 2. Code 1964 § 13-23.)
9.16.030 Permit to carry concealed – Record.
It shall be the duty of the chief of police to keep a record of the permit issued pursuant to HMC 9.16.020 naming the person to whom and the time for which each such permit is issued. (Ord. 32 § 3. Code 1964 § 13-24.)
9.16.040 Discharge prohibited – Exception.3
No person shall discharge any gun, rifle, pistol or other firearm, or throw any stone, brickbat, bullet or metallic thing with any sling or other device, within the City; provided, that any person following the occupation of gunsmith or conducting a shooting gallery shall upon the erection of a suitable battery or safeguard, the same to be subject to the inspection and approval of the chief of police, be entitled to discharge such firearms as may be necessary in the prosecution of his legitimate business. (Ord. 31 § 5. Code 1964 § 13-25.)
9.16.050 Licensing authority – Issuance of firearms dealer permit.
A. The chief of police, or his or her designee, is designated as the duly constituted licensing authority of the City for accepting applications for, and the granting of, licenses as provided in Section 12071 of the California Penal Code.
B. A City processing fee shall be paid at the time an application for a license under this section is submitted. The amount of the fee shall be established from time to time by resolution of the City Council. The City processing fee shall be in addition to any fee(s) that may be payable to the state or federal government in connection with an application submitted under this section. (Ord. 1179 § 7, 2018.)
9.16.060 Safe firearm storage.
A. No person shall keep a firearm within any residence unless the firearm is stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock.
1. For purposes of this section, “firearm” shall mean any gun, rifle, pistol, or any other firearm as defined in California Penal Code Section 16520, as amended from time to time.
2. For purposes of this section, “locked container” shall mean a locked container as defined in California Penal Code Section 16850, as amended from time to time, and is listed on the California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms roster of approved firearm safety devices.
3. For purposes of this section, “trigger lock” shall mean a trigger lock that is listed on the California Department of Justice’s roster of approved firearms safety devices and that is identified as appropriate for that firearm by reference to either the manufacturer and model of the firearm or to the physical characteristics of the firearm that match those listed on the roster for use with the device under California Penal Code Section 23635.
4. For purposes of this section, “residence” shall mean any structure intended or used for human habitation, including but not limited to houses, apartments, condominiums, rooms, in-law units, accessory dwelling units, motels, hotels, single-room occupancy units (SROs), timeshares, mobile homes, and recreational and other vehicles where human habitation occurs.
B. The requirements of subsection (A) of this section do not apply when a firearm is carried on the person of, or is otherwise in the immediate control and possession of, an individual in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
C. This section does not apply when a firearm is carried on the person of, or is otherwise in the immediate control and possession of, a peace officer (as defined in California Penal Code Section 830 et seq., as may be amended from time to time).
D. It is not the intention of this chapter to regulate any conduct if the regulation of such conduct has been preempted by state or federal law.
E. Every violation of this chapter shall constitute an infraction and shall be punished in accordance with Chapter 1.12 HMC.
F. Any person who owns or possesses a firearm shall report the theft or loss of the firearm to the City of Healdsburg police department within 48 hours of the time the person suspected or knew that the firearm had been stolen or lost, if:
1. The person who owns or possessed the stolen or lost firearm resides in the City; or
2. The theft or loss of the firearm occurred in the City. (Ord. 1232 § 2 (Exh. A), 2023.)
For state law as to concealed weapons, see Penal Code §§ 12000 to 12094. As to carrying of concealed weapons, see Penal Code § 12020.
For state law as to authority of certain city officials to issue permits to carry concealed weapons, see Penal Code § 12050. As to police department generally, see Chapter 2.28 HMC.
For state law as to discharge of weapons on public highways, see Penal Code § 374c.