Chapter 9.29
SAFE FIREARM STORAGE
Sections:
9.29.010 DEFINITIONS.
As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
(a) “Firearm” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Section 9.26.020.
(b) “Locked container” means a secure container which is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, key lock, combination lock or similar locking device.
(c) “Residence” means any structure intended or used for human habitation including but not limited to houses, condominiums, rooms, in-law units, motels, hotels, SROs, time-shares, recreational and other vehicles where human habitation occurs.
(d) “Trigger lock” means a trigger lock that is listed in the California Department of Justice’s list 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 Penal Code Section 12088(d).
(Ord. 2015-16 § 1 (part), 2015).
9.29.020 FIREARMS LOCATED IN A RESIDENCE TO BE KEPT IN A LOCKED CONTAINER OR DISABLED WITH A TRIGGER LOCK.
(a) Prohibition. No person shall keep a firearm within a residence unless the firearm is stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock that has been approved by the California Department of Justice.
(b) Exceptions. This section shall not apply in the following circumstances:
(1) The firearm is lawfully carried on the person of an individual over the age of eighteen.
(2) The firearm is under the control of a person who is a peace officer under Penal Code Section 830.
(Ord. 2015-16 § 1 (part), 2015).
9.29.030 PENALTIES.
Any person or entity, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, violating or causing or permitting the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction for the first offense, or of a misdemeanor for any subsequent offense(s) occurring within the one year after the first offense. Upon conviction, the person convicted shall be punished in accordance with Section 4.04.010 of this code.
(Ord. 2015-16 § 1 (part), 2015).