Madera Municipal Code Ch. 7 Weapons

Any person who shall discharge firearms of any description within the city, except in a duly licensed shooting gallery, and except peace officers in the due discharge of their duties, without having first obtained permission so to do from the Police Chief, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

('61 Code, § 3-7.01) (Ord. 9A, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 69, passed - - )

Any person who shall carry on his or her person any sling shot or instrument commonly used, or which may be used, for throwing any shot, bullet, rock, or other missile, or any person who in any manner uses the same to the danger of persons or property in the city shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

('61 Code, § 3-7.02) (Ord. 9A, passed - - )

The carrying, transportation, use or possession of dangerous weapons or dangerous articles is prohibited in or upon any building owned by or leased to the city.

(Ord. 832 C.S., passed 3-5-08)

For the purposes of this chapter, DANGEROUS WEAPONS shall include any instrument commonly known as a blackjack, billy, metal knuckles, dagger, knife, or any razor with an unguarded blade, a sling, slingshot, bow and arrow, spring gun, air gun, BB gun, revolver, pistol, shotgun, rifle, or any other firearm of similar design, or any device designed or intended to discharge, or capable of discharging any dangerous missile, or any cartridge, shell, or ammunition.

(Ord. 832 C.S., passed 3-5-08)

For the purposes of this chapter DANGEROUS ARTICLE shall include any explosive or flammable substance which can be exploded or burned in a manner which is capable of producing bodily injury or damage to property, or any bomb, grenade or similar device.

(Or. 832 C.S., passed 3-5-08)

(A) The prohibitions of this chapter shall not apply to any judge, sheriff, deputy sheriff, policeman, marshal, deputy marshal, member of the California Highway Patrol, member of the California State Police, agent of the Department of Justice, agent of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, guard or parole officer of the State Department of Corrections or California Youth Authority, or probation or deputy probation officer who is acting in the course of employment and who is lawfully authorized to possess such weapons.

(B) The prohibitions of this chapter shall not apply to any city employee or agent of the city who is required to possess dangerous articles in order to perform city business, work or service on city premises.

(Ord. 832 C.S., passed 3-5-08)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. 832 C.S., passed 3-5-08)