§ 5.26.030. Definitions.

The following words and phrases, whenever used in this Chapter, shall be construed as defined in this Section:

"Ammunition" means projectiles, cartridge cases, primers, bullets, or propellant powder designed for use in any firearm, and any component thereof, but shall not include blank cartridges or ammunition that can be used solely in an "antique firearm" as that term is defined in section 921(a)(16) of Title 18 of the United States Code.

"Engaged in the business" means the conduct of a business by the selling, transferring, or leasing of any firearm or ammunition; or the preparation for such conduct of business as evidenced by the securing of applicable federal or State licenses; or the holding of one's self out as engaged in the business of selling, transferring, or leasing of any firearm or ammunition, or the selling, transferring, or leasing of firearms or ammunition in quantity, in series, or in individual transactions, or in any other manner indicative of trade.

"Firearm" means any device, designed to be used as a weapon or modified to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled through a barrel a projectile by the force of an explosion or other form of combustion.

"Firearms dealer" means a person engaged in the business of selling, transferring, or leasing, or advertising for sale, transfer, or lease, or offering or exposing for sale, transfer, or lease, any firearm.

"Permit" means a license to sell or transfer firearms or ammunition under this Chapter.

"Permittee" means a person or entity licensed to sell or transfer firearms or ammunition under this Chapter.

"Person" means natural person, association, partnership, firm, or corporation.

(Ord. No. 12994, 2-16-2010)