Tiburon Municipal Code Art. V Regulating Handgun Storage

32-30 - Required storage of handgun in residence.¶

No person shall keep a handgun within a residence owned or controlled by that person unless the handgun is stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock that has been approved by the California Department of Justice.

(Ord. No. 563 N.S. § 3A, 4-6-2016)

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32-31 - Definitions related to handgun storage requirements.¶

(a) "Residence." As used in this section, "residence" is any structure intended or used for human habitation including but not limited to houses, condominiums, rooms, in-law units, motels, hotels, time-shares, recreational and other vehicles where human habitation occurs.

(b) "Locked container." As used in this section, "locked container" means a secure container that is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, key lock, combination lock or similar locking device.

(c) "Handgun." As used in this section, "handgun" means any pistol, revolver, or other firearm that is capable of being concealed upon the person, designed to be used as a weapon, capable of expelling a projectile by the force of any explosion or other form of combustion, and has a barrel less than sixteen inches in length.

(d) "Trigger lock." As used in this section, a "trigger lock" means a trigger lock that is listed in the California Department of Justice's list of approved firearms safety devices and that is identified as appropriate for that handgun by reference to either the manufacturer and model of the handgun or to the physical characteristics of the hand gun that match those listed on the roster for use with the device under California Penal Code Section 12088(d).

(Ord. No. 563 N.S. § 3B, 4-6-2016)

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32-32 - Exceptions to handgun storage requirements set forth in section 32-30.¶

Section 32-31 shall not apply in the following circumstances:

(a) The handgun is carried on the person of an individual over the age of 18.

(b) The handgun is under the control of a person who is a peace officer under California Penal Code Section 830.

(Ord. No. 563 N.S. § 3C, 4-6-2016)

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32-33 - Penalty for failing to properly store handgun in residence.¶

Every violation of section 32-30 shall constitute a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six months, or by both.

(Ord. No. 563 N.S. § 3D, 4-6-2016)

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