Earlier editions: 2026-09
Brisbane Municipal Code Ch. 8.52 Safe Storage of Firearms in a Residence
Brisbane Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Brisbane
Cite as: Brisbane Municipal Code Chapter 8.52 · Text as of 2026-10-04
8.52.010 - Definitions.¶
A. "Firearm" shall mean a firearm as defined in California Penal Code, section 16520.
B. "Locked container" shall mean a locked container as defined in California Penal Code, section 16850, listed on the California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms roster of approved firearm safety devices. A locked container does not include a bag or other container made of fabric or other penetrable material, such as a purse, backpack, or gym bag.
C. "Residence" shall mean any structure intended or used for human habitation including, but not limited to, single family residences, apartments, condominiums, accessory dwelling units, rooms in boarding houses, hotels, motels, short term rentals, and recreational vehicles.
D. "Trigger lock" means a trigger lock that is listed on the California Department of Justice's roster of approved firearm safety devices and that is identified as appropriate for that firearm by reference either to 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 California Penal Code, section 23635.
(Ord. No. 662, § 2, 7-15-21)
8.52.020 - Safe storage of firearms in a residence required.¶
Except when carried on a person, no person shall keep a firearm in any residence unless the firearm is stored in a locked container or is disabled with a trigger lock.
(Ord. No. 662, § 2, 7-15-21)
8.52.030 - Penalty.¶
A. A violation of Section 8.52.020 shall be subject to enforcement as provided in Chapters 1.14 (Code Enforcement), 1.16 (Administrative Citations) or 1.18 (Administrative Compliance Orders).
B. To encourage reporting of lost or stolen firearms, a person who complies with California Penal Code, section 25250 by reporting the loss of theft of a firearm that the person owns or possesses to a local law enforcement agency within five (5) days from the time the person knows or reasonably should have known that the firearm had been lost or stolen shall not be subject to subsection A of this Section 8.52.020.
(Ord. No. 662, § 2, 7-15-21)
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