Pleasanton Municipal Code Art. I Discharge of Weapons

No person in the city, except in self-defense, shall discharge or cause or allow the discharge of any rifle, shotgun, pistol, revolver, or any other firearms, or any airgun, BB guns, gas gun, or any other weapon which emits a projectile as a result of pressure at the breech, unless said person has first obtained permission in writing from the chief of police. Any firing or discharge shall then be in strict compliance with said written permission. This section does not apply to any duly authorized peace officer in the discharge of his or her official duties.

(Prior code § 4-4.32)

Any weapon used in violation of Section 10.12.010 of this chapter is declared to be a nuisance, and the same shall be taken from the person violating that Section and surrendered to the chief of police of the city. The chief of police shall report the possession of the same to the city council on June 1st of each year. The city council may order any of such weapons disposed of as provided for by Section 12028 of the Penal Code of the state, or may order any such weapons to be sold at public auction by city employees designated, and after such notice as the city council may direct to be given. Proceeds therefrom shall be deposited in the general fund of the city.

(Prior code § 4-4.33)

A. In considering application for permission to discharge a firearm or firearms within the city, the chief of police shall consider the following factors and guidelines:

1. The location of the proposed activity and whether or not discharging firearms at such location would place at risk nearby human safety or property. In general, permission in residential areas will not be granted;

2. The time of day and day(s) of the week of the proposed activity;

3. The type(s) of firearms proposed to be discharged, their noise levels, discharge characteristics, etc.;

4. The nature of any event, such as a public display or exhibition, accompanying the proposed discharge of firearms;

5. Prior to the issuance of any permit the chief of police shall confer with such other city staff members as he or she may feel have an interest in the issuance of any firearm discharge permit and shall notify the permittee upon the granting of any such permit.

B. The chief of police may attach restrictions, conditions and requirements on any firearm discharge permit derived through the application of these guidelines.

(Prior code § 4-4.34; Ord. 1222 § 17, 1985)