Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Ch. 9.42 Safe Storage of Firearms in a Residence

Contents:

9.42.010 Definitions.

9.42.020 Safe Storage of Firearms in a Residence Required.

9.42.030 Penalty.

(Ord. # 21-1429 §2, adopted 05/13/2021, effective 06/12/2021)

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the meaning set forth herein:

(Ord. # 21-1429 §2, adopted 05/13/2021, effective 06/12/2021)

Firearm means a firearm as defined in California Penal Code Section 16520.

Effective on: 6/12/2021

Locked Container means a locked container, as defined in California Penal Code, Section 16850, listed on the California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms roster of approved firearm safety devices. For purposes of this chapter, a locked container does not include a bag or other container made of fabric or other penetrable material, such as a regular purse, backpack, or gym bag.

Effective on: 6/12/2021

Residence means any structure intended or used for human habitation, including but not limited to, houses, condominiums, rooms, accessory dwelling units, motels, hotels, single room occupancy units, time shares, recreational vehicles, and other vehicles where human habitation occurs.

Effective on: 6/12/2021

Trigger lock means a trigger lock that is listed on the California Department of Justice’s roster of approved firearms safety devices and that is identified as appropriate for that firearm by reference to either the manufacturer and model of the firearm or to the physical characteristics of the firearm that match those listed on the roster for use with the device under California Penal Code Section 23635.

Effective on: 6/12/2021

1. Except when carried on the person, during use for cleaning and maintenance, or during use for lawful self-defense, no person shall keep a firearm in any residence unless the firearm is stored in a locked container or is disabled with a trigger lock.
2. To encourage reporting of lost or stolen firearms, a person who complies with California Penal Code Section 25250 by reporting the loss or theft of a firearm they own or possess to a local law enforcement agency within five days from the time they knew or reasonably should have known the firearm had been lost or stolen shall not be prosecuted for violation of subsection (a) of Section 9.42.020.

(Ord. # 21-1429 §2, adopted 05/13/2021, effective 06/12/2021)

Effective on: 6/12/2021

A violation of any provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor, punishable as set forth in Section 1.04.020 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code.

(Ord. # 21-1429 §2, adopted 05/13/2021, effective 06/12/2021)

Effective on: 6/12/2021