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The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Division,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
CHIEF
The Village of Thornton Police Chief.
DEPARTMENT
The Village of Thornton Police Department.
FIREARM
A.
The term "firearm" means any device, by whatever name known,
which is designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosion,
expansion of gas, or escape of gas.
B.
The term "firearm" excludes, however:
1.
Any pneumatic gun, spring, gun, paintball gun or BB gun which
either expels a single lobular projectile not exceeding 0.18 inches
in diameter or breakable paintballs containing washable marking colors;
2.
Any device used exclusively for signaling or safety and required
or recommended by the United States Coast Guard or the Interstate
Commerce Commission;
3.
Any device used exclusively for the firing of stud cartridges,
explosive rivets or similar industrial ammunition;
4.
An antique firearm (other than an assault weapon) which, although
designed as a weapon, the State Police Department finds, by reason
of the date of its manufacture, value, design, or other characteristic,
is primarily a collector's item and is not likely to be used
as a weapon.
FIREARM AMMUNITION —
A.
The term "firearm ammunition" means any self-contained cartridge
or shotgun shell, by whatever name known, which is designed to be
used or adaptable to use in a firearm.
B.
The term "firearm ammunition" excludes, however:
1.
Any ammunition exclusively designed for use with a device used
exclusively for signally or safety and required or recommended by
the United States Coast Guard or the Interstate Commerce Commission;
or
2.
Any ammunition designed exclusively for use with a stud or rivet
driver or other similar industrial ammunition.
FIREARMS DEALER
Any federally licensed firearms dealer, excluding any person
licensed solely as a "collector" pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 923(b)
and possessing only a Type 03 federal license.
GUN SHOP
The premises of any federally licensed firearms dealer.
PRESIDENT
The Village President of the Village of Thornton.
[9-17-2012]
The annual fee for a Village firearms dealer's license
shall be $500 per year and payable in accordance with § 5-1-3.