Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Yorba Linda Municipal Code Ch. 9.20 Weapons
Yorba Linda Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Yorba Linda
Cite as: Yorba Linda Municipal Code Chapter 9.20 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 9.20.010. Discharge unlawful.¶
It is unlawful for any person to discharge a weapon within the city. For purposes of this chapter, "weapon" means any rifle, pistol, gun, air gun, spring gun, b-b gun, arrow, crossbow, slingshot or any other instrument of any kind, character or description which throws or projects a bullet or missile or substance by means of elastic force, air, or explosive substance likely to cause bodily harm.
(Prior code § 21-5; Ord. 2010-944, § 1, 2010)
§ 9.20.020. Exceptions.¶
Section 9.20.010 shall not apply to the discharge of a weapon by:
A. An officer of the law in the discharge of his or her duties;
B. Persons using a weapon to protect life or property, or as otherwise permitted by law;
C. Persons within the confines of, and in accordance with, the operating regulations of, an established firing, shooting, target, trap or skeet range approved by the city; or
D. Persons who have obtained a written permit from the Chief of Police or the City Manager.
(Ord. 2010-944, § 1, 2010)
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