Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Fortuna Municipal Code Ch. 9.08 Firearms
Fortuna Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Fortuna
Cite as: Fortuna Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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For statutory provisions on discharging firearms, see Penalty Code § 246.
§ 9.08.010. Definitions.¶
For the purposes of this chapter, terms used are defined as follows:
A.
"Air gun"
means any gun using air, carbon dioxide or other gaseous material as a propellant for BBs, shot, or other projectile.
B.
"Firearm"
means any weapon such as a musket, rifle, pistol, or shotgun using gun powder to propel a projectile.
(Ord. 78-407 § 1)
§ 9.08.020. Discharges prohibited.¶
No person shall discharge a firearm or air gun within the city and no person shall hurl or throw any stone or other missile by means of a sling, slingshot, or similar device within the city except at a range authorized and approved by the city council.
(Ord. 78-407 § 2)
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