Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code Ch. 9.60 Discharging Weapons
Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Carmel-by-the-Sea
Cite as: Carmel-by-the-Sea Municipal Code Chapter 9.60 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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For statutory provisions on discharging firearms, see Penal Code §§ 246 and 374c.
§ 9.60.010. Discharge of Firearms.¶
It is unlawful for any person to discharge or permit to be discharged any firearm within the City except in an indoor range approved for the type of firearm and ammunition to be so discharged.
(Ord. 182 C.S. § 1, 1968; Code 1975 § 659)
§ 9.60.020. Discharge of Other Weapons.¶
It is unlawful for any person to discharge or permit to be discharged any weapon, other than firearms, including but not limited to bows, crossbows, spring guns, air guns, carbon dioxide guns, and slingshots, out of doors, or for a projectile from such a weapon to be projected out of doors within the City, except in an outdoor range approved by the Chief of Police for the type of weapon and projectile to be so discharged.
(Ord. 182 C.S. § 1, 1968; Code 1975 § 659.1)
§ 9.60.030. Exceptions.¶
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit permitted uses of blank cartridges.
(Ord. 182 C.S. § 1, 1968; Code 1975 § 659.2)
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