National City Municipal Code Ch. 10.08 Replica or Facsimile Firearms

Except in self-defense, no person shall draw or exhibit a replica or facsimile of a firearm, or simulate a firearm in a rude, angry, or threatening manner, which produces or attempts to produce bodily injury, fear, or the reasonable apprehension of bodily injury or fear in another person.

(Ord. 1938 (part), 1988)

No person shall draw or exhibit a replica or facsimile of a firearm, or simulate a firearm in a rude, angry, or threatening manner, in the presence of a peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, or paramedic engaged in the performance of his or her duties, and that person knows or has reason to know that such peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, or paramedic is engaged in the performance of his or her duties.

(Ord. 1938 (part), 1988)

As used in this chapter:

A. "Firearm" has the same meaning as the term "firearm" under the Dangerous Weapons Control Law of the State of California.

B. "Replica or facsimile of a firearm" means any device or object made of plastic, wood, metal, or any other material which is a replica, facsimile, or toy version of, or is otherwise recognizable as, a pistol, revolver, shotgun, sawed-off shotgun, rifle, machine gun, rocket launcher, or any other firearm. As used in this section, "replica or facsimile of a firearm" includes, but is not limited to, toy guns, movie props, hobby models (either in kit form or fully assembled), starter pistols, air guns, inoperative firearms, or any other device which might reasonable be perceived to be a real firearm.

(Ord. 1938 (part), 1988)

Violation of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars and imprisonment for a period not to exceed one year or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 1938 (part), 1988)