Gridley Municipal Code Ch. 9.20 Weapons or Firearms

"Weapons" or "firearms," where referred to in this ordinance includes rifles, shotguns, pellet guns, BB guns, air guns, paint ball guns, spring guns, pistols, revolvers, bow and arrows, and cross bows, whether or not such weapons discharge by powder, air, carbon dioxide, compressed air or other propellant.

(Ord. 704-2000; Ord. 283 § 8, 1976).

No person, except in lawful self defense, shall discharge, or cause or allow the discharge of any “weapon” or “firearm,” or any other weapon which emits a projectile as a result of pressure at the breech, unless the person has first obtained permission in writing from the chief of police, and then only in compliance with all the conditions contained in the permission. This section does not apply to any peace officer in the discharge of his duty.

(Ord. 704-2000; Ord. 283 § 6, 1976).

Any person desiring to operate and maintain a shooting range for BB guns, air guns, pellet guns, paint ball guns, spring guns, bows and arrows, and/or cross bows, within the city, shall first apply to the chief of police for a permit, on an application form to be furnished by the chief of police. If, upon investigation, it appears the range can be maintained at the location specified in the application, without danger to the public, then and in that event the chief of police may issue a permit.

(Ord. 704-2000; Ord. 283 § 5, 1976).

Any person under the age of eighteen years may, while in custody of and under immediate control of his or her parent or guardian, use a BB gun, air gun, pellet gun, paint ball gun, spring gun, bow and arrow, and/or cross bow to shoot at an inanimate target on range or in a shooting gallery which has been authorized by the chief of police. With respect to paintball guns, the targets may be other persons, provided such persons are adequately supervised and wearing appropriate protective gear.

(Ord. 704-2000; Ord. 283 § 4, 1976).

It is unlawful for any person to sell, give, or loan to any person under the age of sixteen years, any BB gun, air gun, spring gun, cross bow or bow and arrow, within the city, except while in immediate custody of his or her parents as provided in this chapter.

(Ord. 704-2000; Ord. 283 § 1, 1976).

No person, under the age of sixteen years, shall have in his or her possession or control any BB gun, air gun, spring gun, cross bow or bow and arrow, within the city, except while in immediate custody of his or her parents as provided in this chapter.

(Ord. 704-2000; Ord. 283 § 2, 1976).

The chief of police is authorized to establish training programs for minors.

(Ord. 704-2000; Ord. 283 § 3, 1976).

This chapter shall not apply to the following:

A. To the possession of such firearms for keeping at the place of residence or business of the person otherwise in lawful possession thereof, or while traveling to or from a legal firing, shooting or target range or hunting ground;

B. To the use of a gun firing .22 caliber shot-cartridge only, upon a written permit applied for and granted by the chief or police to protect life or property against animals, birds or rodents.

(Ord. 704-2000; Ord. 283 § 7, 1976).

Any person in violation of this chapter shall have his or her weapons or firearms confiscated by the police. If not returned to the person by a court of competent jurisdiction, then annually, upon resolution of the city council, the weapons or firearms shall be identified and shall be destroyed by the chief of police, upon order of the council.

(Ord. 704-2000; Ord. 283 § 9, 1976).

Violation of this chapter shall be deemed a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as such.

(Ord. 704-2000; Ord. 283 § 10, 1976).