Pleasanton Municipal Code Art. II Safe Storage of Firearms in Residences

The following definitions apply to this article:

"Firearm"

means a firearm as defined in California Penal Code, Section 16520.

"Locked container"

means a locked container as defined in California Penal Code, Section 16850, and is listed on the California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms roster of approved firearm safety devices.

"Residence"

means any structure intended or used for human habitation, including, but not limited to, houses, apartments, condominiums, rooms, in-law units, accessory dwelling units, motels, hotels, single room occupancy units (SROs), time shares, mobile homes, and recreational and other vehicles where human habitations occurs.

"Trigger lock"

means a trigger lock that is listed on the California Department of Justice's roster of approved firearms safety devices and that is identified as appropriate for that firearm by reference to either the manufacturer and model of the firearm or to the physical characteristics of the firearm that match those listed on the roster for use with the device under California Penal Code, Section 23635.

(Ord. 2227 § 1, 2021)

No person shall keep a firearm within any residence unless the firearm is stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock.

(Ord. 2227 § 1, 2021)

This article shall not apply in the following circumstances:

A. The firearm is carried on the person of an individual in accordance with all applicable laws.

B. The firearm is under the control of a person who is a peace officer under California Penal Code, Section 830.

(Ord. 2227 § 1, 2021)