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Chapter 9.48 — FIREARMS

Whittier Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Whittier

9.48.010 - Discharging prohibited.

No person shall discharge any gun, revolver, pistol, firearm, spring gun, air gun, sling, slingshot and device designed or intended to discharge a dangerous missile within the city, except as provided:

A.

Police officers in the discharge of their duties;

B.

Any person acting in self-defense;

C.

Shooting galleries operated under license issued by the city;

D.

Rifle ranges being operated under a permit, as provided in this code; or

E.

Civilian employees and trained volunteers in the course of their wildlife management duties using air guns discharging less lethal ammunition, including but not limited to water-filled projectiles, approved by the chief of police or his/her designee.

(Ord. 2350 § 1, 1985; Ord. No.3085, § 1, 4-24-18; Ord. No. 3112, § 2, 2-25-20)

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