Except as otherwise provided by law or this chapter, it is unlawful
to discharge or fire any firearm projecting, by any means, lead or
any other missiles within any portion of the incorporated area of
the city.
(Ord. 88-5 § 1)
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:
B. The
discharge of a firearm by persons on land owned by the United States
of America, the state or the county unless prohibited by such entities;
C. Persons
necessarily acting in the lawful defense of persons or property; and
D. The
discharge of firearms on the premises of any lawful shooting gallery,
practice range, skeet field or other similar place conducted at a
fixed location, either indoors or outdoors, with respect to which
adequate safeguards have been provided to protect persons and property
from injuries, and for which all required permits, if any, have been
obtained.
(Ord. 88-5 § 2)
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed or applied to necessarily
require or excuse noncompliance with any provision of the laws of
the state of California or to the laws of the United States. This
chapter, and the penalties prescribed for violation thereof, shall
not supersede, but shall supplement all statutes of the state or of
the United States in which similar conduct may be prohibited or regulated.
(Ord. 88-5 § 3)
Any violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor punishable by
a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not
to exceed six months, or both, for each violation.
(Ord. 88-5 § 4)