Morro Bay Municipal Code Ch. 9.16 Dangerous or Deadly Weapons

The term "dangerous or deadly weapons" as used in this chapter includes, but is not limited to, any revolver, pistol, shotgun, rifle, or other firearm from which is expelled a projectile by the force of any explosion, or other form of combustion, and any air gun, B-B gun, gas operated gun, spring loaded gun, slingshot, hunting bow and arrow, blow gun, or any other device capable of catapulting, dispelling, or discharging any projectile, missile, or other object capable of causing injury or damage.

(Ord. 461 § 7 (part), 1997)

It is unlawful for any person to fire, discharge or cause to be emitted any projectile, missile or object from any dangerous or deadly weapon within the city limits without the written permission of the chief of police.

(Ord. 461 § 7 (part), 1997)

Nothing in this chapter is meant to restrict or apply to any duly appointed peace officer or member of the armed forces in the discharge of their duty, or any other person who is necessarily assisting such peace officers in the performance of their duties, when necessarily and legally acting in self defense, or when performed at any permitted pistol, rifle, sport, testing or archery range.

(Ord. 461 § 7 (part), 1997)

A. Any dangerous or deadly weapon described and used in violation of this chapter, upon conviction of the defendant or upon a juvenile court finding that an offense which would have been a violation under this chapter if committed by an adult was committed or attempted by a juvenile, is declared to be a nuisance and the same shall be surrendered to the chief of police, and shall be destroyed or otherwise disposed of, as provided by the provisions of California Penal Code Section 12028 unless otherwise ordered by the court.

B. No stolen, lawful weapon shall be destroyed pursuant to this chapter unless reasonable notice is given to its lawful owner, if his or her identity and address can reasonably be ascertained, and the lawful owner has the opportunity for the return of their property.

(Ord. 461 § 7 (part), 1997)

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of an infraction, and, upon conviction thereof, is punishable as set forth in Title 1 of this code.

(Ord. 461 § 7 (part), 1997)