Chapter 9.32
WEAPONS1
Sections:
9.32.010 Concealed weapons – Generally.
9.32.020 Concealed weapons – License.
9.32.030 Repealed.
9.32.050 Prohibited discharge – Designated.
9.32.060 Prohibited discharge.
9.32.010 Concealed weapons – Generally.
A. It is unlawful for any person not being a peace officer and not having a permit from the chief of police of this city to carry concealed on his person in the corporate limits of this city any pistol, revolver or other firearm.
B. "Pistol," "revolver" and "firearm" as used in this section and in BMC 9.32.020 apply to and include any device, designated to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled a projectile by force of any explosion, or other form of combustion, and which has a barrel less than 12 inches in length. (Amended during 1980 codification; Ord. 214 M.C. § 1, 1882).
9.32.020 Concealed weapons – License.
Upon proof that the person applying is of good moral character and that good cause exists for the issuance, the chief of police may issue to such person a license to carry concealed a pistol, revolver or other firearm for a period of one year from the date of the license. (Amended during 1980 codification; Ord. 214 M.C. § 2, 1882).
9.32.030 Concealed weapons – Violation and penalty.
Repealed by Ord. 03-9. (Added during 1980 codification; Ord. 214 M.C. § 3, 1882).
9.32.040 Use of firearms.
A. As used in this section, "firearm" denotes a weapon from which a missile is discharged by gunpowder or other explosive.
B. It is a misdemeanor for any person not being a peace officer to discharge a firearm within the city limits except under those circumstances which would justify such action in defense of person or property. (Ord. 214-A M.C. §§ 1, 2, 1952).
9.32.050 Prohibited discharge – Designated.
A. It is unlawful for any person to discharge or cause the discharge of any BB gun, air pistol, air rifle or gun, bow, crossbow, slingshot or any other mechanical contrivance designed to propel a bullet, pellet, projectile or arrow within the city limits or within 100 yards of any occupied dwelling which is situated in the city.
B. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any situation where an adult, or a minor in the presence of and under the temporary or permanent custody and care of an adult, causes the discharge of any weapon named in this section. (Ord. 214-B M.C. §§ 1, 2, 1956).
9.32.060 Prohibited discharge.
Any weapon used in violation of BMC 9.32.050 and lawfully taken into possession by any arresting officer or person is subject to confiscation thereof upon the conviction of such a violation. (Ord. 03-9 § 17; Ord. 214-B M.C. § 3, 1956).
1 For statutory provisions on carrying concealed weapons, see Penal Code § 12020 et seq.; for provisions authorizing cities to grant licenses to carry concealed a pistol, revolver, or other firearm, see Penal Code § 12050 et seq.; for provisions on discharging firearms, see Penal Code § 246.