§ 9.37.030. Definitions.

The following terms are defined for use in this chapter.

"Ammunition" has the same meaning as defined by state law. It does not include fixed ammunition of a caliber greater than .60 caliber (California Penal Code § 18735) nor "deactivated ammunition" (California Penal Code § 30335).

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

"Handgun" means a pistol, a revolver, or a firearm capable of being concealed upon the person. A firearm capable of being concealed includes a pistol or revolver, including any device designed to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled a projectile by the force of any explosion, or other form of combustion, and that has a barrel less than sixteen (16) inches in length. It includes any device that has a barrel sixteen (16) inches or more in length which is designed to be interchanged with a barrel less than sixteen (16) inches.

"Licensee" is a person with a valid concealed carry weapons license issued by the appropriate law enforcement authorities, as defined in the Penal Code § 26150 et seq.

"Locked container" means a lock box that is listed on the California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms roster of approved firearm safety devices and that is locked and secured from entry by an unauthorized user.

"Long gun" means any firearm except for a handgun, a machine gun, an assault rifle or a .50 BMG rifle as those terms are defined in state law.

"Person" includes a natural person or a legal entity (association, corporation, etc.) with responsibility for the ownership, use, control, or direction of the vehicle.

"Public place" means a place that is open and accessible to the public, including but not limited to gas stations, public parking lots and garages, driveways, and carports.

"Public right-of-way" means a highway, street, or roadway as those terms are defined in California Vehicle Code §§ 360, 590 and 530 et seq.

"Trunk" means a fully enclosed compartment that is separate from the main cabin of the motor vehicle.

"Unattended" means a vehicle that is parked or standing in the public right-of-way or public place within the City and which is not occupied and/or is outside the immediate control of the person responsible for the vehicle.

"Unsecured" means a handgun, long gun, or ammunition that is not safely stored in a vehicle in accordance with this chapter.

"Vehicle" means a vehicle as defined in California Vehicle Code § 670, and a motor vehicle as defined in California Vehicle Code § 415.

"Vehicle owner" means the registered owner of the vehicle, Vehicle Code § 460.

(Ord. No. 13351, § 1, 1-19-2016)