For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have
the meaning set forth herein:
means a firearm as defined in California Penal Code Section
16520.
means a locked container, as defined in California Penal
Code, Section 16850, listed on the California Department of Justice
Bureau of Firearms roster of approved firearm safety devices. For
purposes of this chapter, a locked container does not include a bag
or other container made of fabric or other penetrable material, such
as a regular purse, backpack, or gym bag.
means any structure intended or used for human habitation,
including, but not limited to, houses, condominiums, rooms, dwelling
units, accessory dwelling units, motels, hotels, single room occupancy
units, recreational vehicles, and other vehicles where human habitation
occurs.
means a trigger lock that is listed on the California Department
of Justice's roster of approved firearms safety devices and that is
identified as appropriate for that firearm by reference to either
the manufacturer and model of the firearm or to the physical characteristics
of the firearm that match those listed on the roster for use with
the device under California Penal Code Section 23635.
(Ord. 21-1170 § 2, 2021)
Except when carried on the person, during use for cleaning and
maintenance, or during use for lawful self-defense, no person shall
keep a firearm in any residence unless the firearm is stored in a
locked container or is disabled with a trigger lock.
(Ord. 21-1170 § 2, 2021)
A violation of any provision of this chapter is a misdemeanor, punishable as set forth in Section 1.08.010(a) of the West Hollywood Municipal Code.
(Ord. 21-1170 § 2, 2021)
