Hillsborough Municipal Code Ch. 9.90 Safe Storage of Firearms in a Residence

The provisions of this chapter shall apply within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Town of Hillsborough.

(Ord. No. 764, § 2(Exh. A), 6-8-2020)

A. For the purpose of this chapter, "firearm" means a firearm as defined in California Penal Code Section 16520.

B. "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.

C. "Residence" means any structure intended or used for human habitation, including, but not limited to, houses, rooms, accessory dwelling units, recreational vehicles, and other vehicles where human habitation occurs.

D. "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.

(Ord. No. 764, § 2(Exh. A), 6-8-2020)

A. 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 his residence unless the firearm is stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock.

B. 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.

(Ord. No. 764, § 2(Exh. A), 6-8-2020)

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction. Each day during which a violation of this chapter is committed, continues, or is permitted is a separate offense.

(Ord. No. 764, § 2(Exh. A), 6-8-2020)