Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE

Chapter 9.16 — WEAPONS

Arvin Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-01 · Arvin

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For statutory provisions on the discharge of firearms, see Penal Code §246.

9.16.010 - Use prohibited—Exceptions.¶

Except as provided in this chapter, or except in the lawful defense of life or property, it is unlawful for any person (other than a peace officer or other authorized person in the discharge of his duty) to discharge any firearm, compressed air gun, BB gun, bow, slingshot or other deadly or dangerous weapon within the city. It is unlawful for any person to carry a loaded air gun or BB gun on his person or in a vehicle while in any public place or on any public street in the city. This chapter shall not apply to any person discharging a firearm in a target range approved by the governing body of the city, nor to any person using his property for the purpose of using any air gun, BB gun, bow or slingshot for target practice, provided a suitable backstop has been provided.

(Ord. 62 §1, 1968).

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