Grand Terrace Municipal Code Ch. 9.24 Guns

"Gun," as used in this Chapter, means any instrument of any kind or description which throws a bullet or missile for any distance by means of the elastic force of air or other explosive substance including, but not limited to, weapons using air or carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) to propel a bullet or missile.

(Ord. 68 § 1, 1982)

No person, except in self-defense, shall discharge, shoot, cause or allow the discharge or shooting of any rifle, shotgun, pistol, revolver or any other firearm, or any air gun, gas gun or any other weapon which emits a projectile as a result of pressure at the breech, or any crossbow, bow and arrow or slingshot within the City limits.

(Ord. 68 § 2, 1982)

Any gun in the possession of a minor under the age of 16 years in any place within the corporate limits of the City, except within the home of any such minor, is declared to be a nuisance and to be subject to immediate seizure and confiscation when found in the possession of any minor under the age of 16 years who is not in charge and under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

(Ord. 68 § 3, 1982)

This Chapter shall not apply to any regularly established gun or rifle club or shooting gallery, the location of which has been previously approved in writing by the City Manager, nor to any person specially licensed by the City Manager to destroy pests, nor to officers in the discharge of their official duties.

(Ord. 68 § 4, 1982)

The City Manager shall have the authority to issue to any person a revocable written permit for the use of any of the weapons mentioned in this Chapter on private property. Such permit shall be issued for a specified period of time and may be revoked by notice, in writing, to the applicant. Terms and conditions are to be as are reasonable and necessary to ensure safety of persons and property, and will prevent any adverse effect upon persons or property affected thereby.

(Ord. 68 § 5, 1982)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 68 § 6, 1982)