Earlier editions: 2026-09
Saratoga Municipal Code Art. 6-35 Firearms
Saratoga Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Saratoga
Cite as: Saratoga Municipal Code Article 6-35 · Text as of 2026-10-04
6-35.010 - Storage of firearms in a residence.¶
Except when carried on his or her person, or in his or her immediate control and possession, no person shall keep a firearm (as defined in California Penal Code 16520 or as amended) in any residence in Saratoga owned or controlled by that person unless the firearm is stored in a locked container (as defined in California Penal Code 16850 or as amended) or the firearm is disabled with a safety device that is listed on the California Department of Justice's roster of approved firearm safety devices.
(Ord. No. 358, § 1(Att. A), 11-21-2018)
6-35.020 - Violations.¶
The violation of any provision contained in this Article is hereby declared to be unlawful and shall constitute an infraction, subject to the penalties as prescribed in Chapter 3 of this Code. In order to encourage reports to law enforcement agencies of lost or stolen firearms, a person who files a report with a law enforcement agency notifying the agency that a firearm has been lost or stolen shall not be subject to any code enforcement proceeding for any alleged violation of section 6-35.010 above.
(Ord. No. 358, § 1(Att. A), 11-21-2018)
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