Banning Municipal Code Ch. 9.16 Weapons

As used in this chapter, the word "gun" means and includes air guns, air rifles, pistols, revolvers and guns of any character fired by explosives.

(Code 1965, § 14-21.)

Any gun in possession of a minor under the age of sixteen years, except within his home or except when he is in the direct charge and under the supervision of his parent or guardian, is hereby declared to be a nuisance and to be subject to immediate seizure and confiscation.

(Code 1965, § 14-22.)

A. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any gun or pistol within the city, unless such person is authorized by law to carry a gun or pistol and the same is discharged in the lawful performance of a duty.

B. This section shall not apply to a lawful discharge at any regularly established gun or rifle club or shooting gallery, the location of which club or shooting gallery has previously been approved in writing by the chief of police.

C. This section shall not apply to any public safety officers in the discharge of their official duties.

D. This section shall not apply to persons licensed to destroy pests, where such persons have appropriate state and federal permits, if applicable, and a permit approved by the chief of police with conditions for protecting public safety, preventing nuisances and indemnifying the city from liability.

E. This section shall not apply to any person discharging a gun or pistol which fires blanks, which firing is in an otherwise lawful manner, while participating in a special event for which a permit has been issued by the city council pursuant to chapter 5.68 of this Code. Any person proceeding under this section shall first file with the chief of police a notice setting forth the place and time of each proposed discharge. Such notice shall be filed with the chief of police a minimum of seventy-two hours prior to the time of such scheduled discharge.

(Code 1965, § 14-23.)

(Ord. No. 1413, § 2, 11-24-09)