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Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE

Chapter 9.12 — WEAPONS

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

9.12.010 - Definitions.

In this chapter, "firearm" or "weapon" means any instrument or device which propels a shell, shot, pellet, cartridge, bullet, arrow or other projectile by any force including, but not limited to, air, gas, explosion, spring, elasticity or leverage, including, but not limited to, a gun, pistol, revolver, shotgun, air gun, bow and arrow with a pull of fifteen (15) pounds or more, cross bow and similar archery device. (Prior code § 6-401)

9.12.020 - Unlawful to discharge firearm or weapon within the city.

No person may fire or discharge a firearm or weapon within the city, nor may a parent, guardian or person having the care, custody or control of a minor permit the minor to fire or discharge a firearm or weapon within the city. (Prior code § 6-402)

9.12.030 - Exceptions.

Section 9.12.020 does not apply to the use of a firearm or weapon by: A. A peace officer, animal control officer, or person in the military service in the discharge of his or her duties; B. A person using a firearm or weapon in the defense of his or her person or the life of another person; in the defense of his or her livestock or domestic animal; or his or her property to the extent authorized by law or as authorized by permit or license (other than a hunting license) issued under state or federal law. (Prior code § 6-403)

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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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