Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Shafter Municipal Code Ch. 9.28 Weapons
Shafter Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Shafter
Cite as: Shafter Municipal Code Chapter 9.28 · Text as of 2026-10-04
9.28.010 - Permit required.¶
It is unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any gun, rifle, pistol or firearm of any kind, or B-B gun, air gun, gas operated gun, or any other device causing a B-B, pellet or other projectile to be discharged or propelled within the city limits of the city, without a permit as provided for in this chapter.
(Ord. 448 § 2 (part), 1993)
9.28.020 - Rules and regulations under which permit granted.¶
The chief of police shall establish rules and regulations approved by the city council establishing the conditions under which a permit to discharge any weapon defined in Section 9.28.010 will be granted.
(Ord. 448 § 2 (part), 1993)
9.28.030 - Discharge unlawful—Exceptions.¶
It is unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any gun, rifle, pistol, or firearm of any kind within the city limits of the city, except in the case of (a) a public officer or member of the armed forces in the lawful discharge of his duties; or (b) a person necessarily acting in the lawful defense of person or property; or (c) a person acting pursuant to a shooting permit issued by the chief of police defined in Section 9.28.020; or (d) a pistol for shooting blank cartridges when used as a starting gun for athletic contests or as a stage property for a dramatic production; or (e) a construction gun, rivet gun or "driveit" gun; or (f) in connection with a parade or other military ceremonial events, and the like.
(Ord. 448 § 2 (part), 1993)
9.28.040 - Unlawful possession—Exceptions.¶
It is unlawful for any person to carry upon their person any gun, rifle, pistol, or firearm, in a public place within the city limits of the city, except in the case of (a) a public officer or member of the armed forces in performance of their duties; or (b) a person in possession of a current concealed weapons permit issued pursuant to Penal Code Section 12050; or (c) a person acting pursuant to a shooting permit issued by the Chief of Police defined in Section 9.28.020; or (d) a person transporting any gun, rifle, pistol, or firearm for the purposes identified and following the safety precautions defined in Penal Code Section 12026.2.
(Ord. 448 § 2 (part), 1993)
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