The following words and phrases, whenever used in this article, shall be construed as defined in this section:
"Projectile instrument"
means any device or instrument, which launches or propels a projectile by means other than the force of an explosion or other form of combustion with sufficient force to cause injury to persons or property. A projectile instrument shall include, but not be limited to, air gun, air pistol, air rifle, gas operated gun, BB gun, pellet gun, flare gun, dart gun, bow, crossbow, slingshot, wrist rocket, blow gun, paintball gun or other similar device or instrument.
(Ord. 676 § 1.2, 2004)
A. 
Upon lawfully occupied private property, the discharge of projectile instruments may be allowed, provided the projectile discharged remains within a designated area upon said private property. The discharge of projectile instruments may never be undertaken in a reckless and wanton manner. In no event is a person under the age of 18 to engage in the discharge of a projectile instrument without being accompanied and under the immediate supervision of a responsible adult who is at least 21 years of age. Persons under the age of 18 who are found discharging a projectile instrument without a responsible adult present are guilty of violating this section. Any adult who allows a minor in his or her care to engage in the unsupervised discharge of a projectile instrument or engage in the discharge of a projectile instrument, in which the act is reckless and wanton in nature, will be guilty of violating this section.
B. 
No person under the age of 18 years shall have in his or her possession, care, custody or control any of the articles mentioned in Section 11.18.010 except within his or her own domicile or except when accompanied by a responsible adult who is at least 21 years of age, or having in his or her possession written permission signed by such parent or guardian permitting him or her to have any of said articles in his or her possession.
(Ord. 676 § 1.2, 2004)
A. 
The provisions of Section 11.18.020 shall not apply to or affect sheriffs, constables, marshals, police officers, or other duly appointed peace officers in the performance of their official duties, nor to any person summoned by such officer to assist in making arrests or preserving the peace while said person so summoned is actually engaged in assisting such officer; nor to persons who are by federal or state law authorized to use projectile instruments, nor to persons using said projectile instruments in necessary self-defense or in the defense of others.
B. 
Use of projectile instruments may be permissible when integral to the pursuit of specific competitive and sporting events, including but not limited to, paintball competitions and archery, if executed in a manner and location so as not to jeopardize the safety of participants or others. Such an event must be conducted and supervised by a responsible, recognized organization experienced in events of such a nature. Nothing in this section shall prevent the discharge of blank ammunition in a starting gun during an athletic event.
C. 
The provisions of Section 11.18.020 shall not be construed to prohibit indoor or outdoor firearms ranges that are in compliance with all state and local regulations.
(Ord. 676 § 1.2, 2004)
Each and every violation of this chapter shall constitute either an infraction or a misdemeanor as provided in Section 1.01.200 of the city of Moreno Valley Municipal Code.
(Ord. 676 § 1.2, 2004)