Soledad Municipal Code Ch. 9.18 Firearms/Weapons Discharge or Operation

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* Prior ordinance history: Ord. 511.

It is unlawful for any person to fire, discharge, use or operate within the city limits a revolver, pistol, shotgun, rifle (of any caliber), or any other firearm, or any air gun, BB gun, blow gun, paint-ball gun, gas-operated gun or spring gun, or any instrument, toy or weapon commonly known as a slingshot or crossbow, which throws or discharges bullets, pellets or missiles of any kind to any distance, by means of powder or any explosive substance, or by means of the elastic force of air, rubber or steel springs, or by any other means, or to use the same in any manner to the danger or annoyance of any person or injury to property.

(Ord. 621 § 2 (part), 2005)

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to discharge or use of a firearm:

A. By a peace officer or other law enforcement officer during the performance of his or her duties or in the course of his or her training.

B. At a target range or practice range whose use is authorized by the city through the conditional use process (Chapter 17.42 of this code) and consent of the chief of police.

C. As part of a recognized training program, such as the ROTC, at a specified location and in the manner approved in writing by the chief of police.

D. Under circumstances where it would otherwise be lawful, by a person who reasonably believes that the person or property of himself or herself or another is in immediate danger and that the discharge or shooting of such weapon is necessary for the preservation of such person or property.

E. Under circumstances prohibited by either state or federal law.

(Ord. 621 § 2 (part), 2005)

No minor under the age of sixteen years shall possess or use firearms of .22 caliber or greater, or air guns, BB guns, blow guns, slingshots, or bow or crossbow, except under the direct supervision and control of an adult.

(Ord. 621 § 2 (part), 2005)

Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars and not more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any violation of this chapter constituting a misdemeanor may, in the discretion of city, be charged and prosecuted as an infraction.

(Ord. 621 § 2 (part), 2005)