West Hollywood Municipal Code Ch. 9 27A. Safe Storage of Firearms in a Residence

For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the meaning set forth herein:

"Firearm"

means a firearm as defined in California Penal Code Section 16520.

"Locked container"

means a locked container, as defined in California Penal Code, Section 16850, listed on the California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms roster of approved firearm safety devices. For purposes of this chapter, a locked container does not include a bag or other container made of fabric or other penetrable material, such as a regular purse, backpack, or gym bag.

"Residence"

means any structure intended or used for human habitation, including, but not limited to, houses, condominiums, rooms, dwelling units, accessory dwelling units, motels, hotels, single room occupancy units, recreational vehicles, and other vehicles where human habitation occurs.

"Trigger lock"

means a trigger lock that is listed on the California Department of Justice's roster of approved firearms safety devices and that is identified as appropriate for that firearm by reference to either the manufacturer and model of the firearm or to the physical characteristics of the firearm that match those listed on the roster for use with the device under California Penal Code Section 23635.

(Ord. 21-1170 § 2, 2021)

Except when carried on the person, during use for cleaning and maintenance, or during use for lawful self-defense, no person shall keep a firearm in any residence unless the firearm is stored in a locked container or is disabled with a trigger lock.

(Ord. 21-1170 § 2, 2021)

A violation of any provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor, punishable as set forth in Section 1.08.010(a) of the West Hollywood Municipal Code.

(Ord. 21-1170 § 2, 2021)