El Segundo Municipal Code Ch. 12 Firearms Sales, Licensing Authority

A. Designation: The licensing authority is designated the duly authorized licensing authority of the City for the sale of pistols, revolvers and other firearms capable of being concealed upon the person.

B. Compliance With State Law: The licensing authority is directed to comply with the provisions of section 12071 of the State Penal Code. (Ord. 876, 7-15-1975; amd. Ord. 1127, 11-15-1988)

An application shall be filed in writing with the licensing authority on forms provided by the City. (Ord. 876, 7-15-1975; amd. Ord. 1127, 11-15-1988)

A. Conduct Of Investigation; Factors: The licensing authority shall refer each application for a permit, or renewal of such permit, to the Chief of Police, who, upon receipt thereof, shall conduct an appropriate investigation. Such investigation shall include, at a minimum, the following factors:

1. The security of the premises on which the business is conducted;

2. The criminal record or lack thereof of the applicant;

3. Compliance with all applicable sections of United States and California law governing the sale of firearms.

B. Fingerprinting Required: The Chief of Police may cause the fingerprints to be taken of any person who files an application pursuant to this Chapter. (Ord. 876, 7-15-1975; amd. Ord. 1127, 11-15-1988)

After investigation, the licensing authority may issue or renew the permit if he finds:

A. The applicant, his employee, agent or any person associated with the applicant as partner, director, officer, stockholder, associate or manager has not been convicted of a felony;

B. The premises in which the business will be carried on provides secure protection against theft, loss or misplacement of concealable firearms, and complies with and meets all health, zoning, fire, building and safety requirements;

C. That the applicant will comply with all applicable provisions of law concerning the sale of firearms. (Ord. 876, 7-15-1975; amd. Ord. 1127, 11-15-1988)