National City Municipal Code Ch. 10.68 Firearms

A. It is unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any pistol, gun or rifle or any description of firearms, or to discharge any air gun, bow or anvil loaded with any explosive, or any cannon within the city or along or upon the waterfront of the city or upon any of the tide waters within the city, or upon or from any wharf or pier within the city.

B. Provided, that nothing herein contained applies to or prevents the firing of salutes for men-of-war or other steamships or sailing vessels on San Diego Bay, nor the firing of guns under the authority of the United States, or of the state of California, nor to shooting galleries or target ranges.

C. Provided, further, that the council may issue by resolution, its permit or permits to any person or persons to shoot, fire or discharge guns, pistols, or firearms of any description upon such terms, under such conditions and for such time as it deems advisable, and which terms, conditions and time shall be set forth in such permit when exercising the privileges granted therein.

D. Provided, further, that the council has the authority by resolution to designate certain areas within the city in which it is lawful to shoot, fire or discharge guns, pistols or firearms upon such terms and under such conditions and for such time as it deems advisable.

(Ord. 1241 § 1, 1970: Ord. 22 § 1, 1888: Ord. 7 § 2, 1887)