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Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE

Chapter 9.13 — STORAGE OF FIREARMS

Orinda Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · Orinda

9.13.010 - Storage of firearms in a residence.

Except when carried on his or her person, or otherwise in his or her immediate control and possession, no person shall keep a firearm (as defined in California Penal Code section 16520, as amended from time to time) in any residence in Orinda owned or controlled by that person unless the firearm is stored in a locked container (as defined in California Penal Code section 16850, as amended from time to time) or the firearm is disabled with a safety device listed on the California Department of Justice's roster of firearm safety devices (as defined in California Penal Code sections 16540 and 23635, as amended from time to time). (Ord. No. 18-11, § 1, 10-16-18)

9.13.020 - Violations.

The violation of this Chapter shall constitute an infraction. This Chapter may be enforced as described in Title 19 of this Code. (Ord. No. 18-11, § 1, 10-16-18)

9.13.030 - Exceptions and other laws.

This Chapter does not apply when a firearm is carried on the person of, or is otherwise in the immediate control and possession of, an individual in accordance with applicable local, state, and/or federal laws. This Chapter does not apply when a firearm is carried on the person of, or is otherwise in the immediate control and possession of a peace officer (as defined in California Penal Code sections 830 et seq., as amended from time to time). It is not the intention of this Chapter to regulate any conduct if the regulation of such conduct has been preempted by state or federal law. (Ord. No. 18-11, § 1, 10-16-18)

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▸Contents — Orinda Municipal Code
Orinda Municipal Code
  1. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
  3. Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
  4. Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
  5. Title 6 — ANIMALS
  6. Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
  7. ▸Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
    Overview
    1. Chapter 9.04 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENT
    2. Chapter 9.08 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND DECENCY
    3. Chapter 9.12 — WEAPONS
    4. Chapter 9.13 — STORAGE OF FIREARMS
    5. Chapter 9.16 — CURFEW
    6. Chapter 9.20 — OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINERS
    7. Chapter 9.24 — ILLEGAL OR UNRULY PRIVATE PARTIES
    8. Chapter 9.28 — RESTRICTIONS ON THE ADVERTISING, ACCESS AND PRO…
    9. Chapter 9.30 — SMOKING
  8. Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
  9. Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
  10. Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES
  11. Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  12. Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
  13. Title 17 — ZONING
  14. Title 18 — CLEAN WATER, DRAINAGE AND RELATED RIPARIAN HABITAT …
  15. Title 19 — CODE COMPLIANCE

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