Moraga Municipal Code Art. 1 Use of Firearms

In this chapter, "firearm" includes any rifle, shotgun, revolver, pistol, or other device designed to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled through a barrel, a projectile by the force of any explosion or other form of combustion, as defined in Penal Code Section 16520(a), as may be amended from time to time.

(Prior code § 12-301)

(Ord. No. 280, § 3, 2-27-2019)

No person may fire or discharge a firearm within the town nor may a parent, guardian or person having the care, custody or control of a minor permit the minor to fire or discharge a firearm within the town. This section shall also apply to air guns, BB guns, and other types of guns from which a hard, solid projectile is propelled.

(Prior code § 12-302)

(Ord. No. 280, § 3, 2-27-2019)

Section 9.04.020 does not apply to the use of a firearm by:

A. A peace officer or person in the military service in the discharge of his or her duties;

B. A person using a firearm in the defense of his or her person or the life of another person; or in defense of his or her livestock or domestic animal; or his or her property to the extent authorized by law; or otherwise authorized by permit or license (other than a hunting license) issued under state or federal law;

C. A person using a firearm as authorized by permit by the town.

(Prior code § 12-303)

(Ord. No. 280, § 3, 2-27-2019)

A person who violates Section 9.04.020 is guilty of an infraction. An infraction is punishable as provided in Section 1.24.030.

(Prior code § 12-304)

(Ord. No. 280, § 3, 2-27-2019)