Earlier editions: 2026-09
American Canyon Municipal Code Ch. 8.18 Discharging Firearms and Other Weapons
American Canyon Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · American Canyon
Cite as: American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 8.18 · Text as of 2026-10-05
8.18.010 Discharging firearms or weapons.¶
Every person who, except in a regularly licensed shooting gallery or shooting range, discharges any pistol, handgun, firearm, air gun, musket, slingshot, or any other instrument, weapon or device of any kind, character, or description which throws a bullet, shot, projectile, or missile for any distance, by means of elastic force of gases or any explosive substance in a negligent or irresponsible manner is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Ord. 2002-03 § 1, 2002
8.18.020 Exemption.¶
The provisions of Section 8.18.010 shall not apply to a duly sworn police officer or deputy sheriff acting in the course of his or her duties.
Ord. 2002-03 § 1, 2002
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