Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Imperial Beach Municipal Code Ch. 9.20 Firearms
Imperial Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Imperial Beach
Cite as: Imperial Beach Municipal Code Chapter 9.20 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 9.20.010. Definitions.¶
"Chief of Police"
means the senior officer in authority serving the law enforcement needs of the City.
"Police Department"
means the entity providing law enforcement services to the City.
"Trigger lock"
is a trigger locking or similar device designed to prevent the unintentional discharge of a firearm.
(Ord. 98-932 § 3)
§ 9.20.030. Discharge in City prohibited.¶
Other than in defense of personal property, it is unlawful for any person not a peace officer in the performance of his or her duties to discharge any firearms or air gun at any place within the City.
(Prior code § 4141; Ord. 170 § 1, 1961; Ord. 98-932 § 1)
§ 9.20.040. Penalty for violation.¶
Violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable as provided in Chapter 1.12 of this code.
(Ord. 170 § 2, 1961; amended during 1991 republication; Ord. 98-932 § 2)
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