Point Arena Municipal Code Art. II Replica or Facsimile Firearms

No person shall display, market for sale, or sell any replica or facsimile of a firearm in the city. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any replica or facsimile firearm which, because of its distinct color, exaggerated size, or other design feature, cannot reasonably be perceived to be a real firearm.

(Ord. 130 § 1(a), 1988.)

Except in self defense, no person shall draw, exhibit, or brandish a replica or facsimile of a firearm or simulate a firearm in a rude, angry, or, threatening manner, with the intent to frighten, vex, harass, or annoy any other person.

(Ord. 130 § 1(b), 1988.)

No person shall draw, exhibit, or brandish a replica or facsimile of a firearm or simulate a firearm in the presence of a peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, or paramedic engaged in the performance of his or her duties, and the person committing such a brandishing knows or has reason to know such police officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, or paramedic is engaged in the performance of his or her duties.

(Ord. 130 § 1(c), 1988.)

"Firearm"

shall have the same meaning as the term "firearm" under the dangerous weapons control law of the state of California.

"Replica or facsimile of a firearm"

shall mean any device or object made of plastic, wood, metal, or any other material which is a replica, facsimile, or toy version of, or is otherwise recognizable as, a pistol, revolver, shotgun, sawed-off shotgun, rifle, machine gun, rocket launcher, or any other firearm. As used in this section, "replica or facsimile of a firearm" shall include, but is not limited to, toy guns, movie props, hobby models (either in kit form or fully assembled), starter pistols, air guns, inoperative firearms, or any other device which might reasonably be perceived to be a real firearm.

(Ord. 130 § 1(d), 1988.)

The city council finds that this article is necessary for the preservation of the public health and safety in order to discourage and prevent assaults and threats on persons in the community through the use of replica or facsimile firearms and simulation firearms.

(Ord. 130 § 2, 1988.)