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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 9 — Peace, Safety and Morals

Norco Municipal Code Ch. 9.08 Firearms—use and Discharge

Norco Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Norco

Cite as: Norco Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 9.08.010. Firearm defined.

"Firearm" as used in this chapter includes the following: Cannon, gun, pistol, revolver, automatic pistol, rifle, shotgun, air gun, pellet gun and any other weapon designed to discharge one or more projectiles propelled by the expansion of gas.

(Ord. 23, Sec. 1, 1965)

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§ 9.08.020. Discharging unlawful.

It is unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any firearm within the boundaries of the City.

(Ord. 23, Sec. 2, 1965)

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§ 9.08.030. Exemptions.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following persons:

(1) Any peace officer or member of the armed services while acting in the lawful discharge of his duties;

(2) Any person using a firearm in the lawful defense of himself, another person or property;

(3) Any person discharging a firearm or causing a firearm to be discharged at an established firing, shooting or target range, or hunting or gun club, or on a properly constructed indoor or outdoor home range when properly approved by the planning commission on private property under his ownership or control;

(4) Any person discharging a firearm or causing a firearm to be discharged in the process of slaughtering cattle, sheep or swine for food purposes;

(5) Any person discharging a firearm or causing a firearm to be discharged in the process of disposing of any animal solely for humane purposes.

(Ord. 23, Sec. 3, 1965)

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