(A) No person may keep a firearm within any residence unless the firearm is either (1) stored in a locked container; or (2) disabled with a trigger lock.
(1) FIREARM. Any gun, rifle, pistol, or any other firearm as defined in Cal. Penal Code § 16520, as may be amended from time to time.
(2) LOCKED CONTAINER. A locked container as defined in Penal Code § 16850, as may be amended from time to time, and is listed on the California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms roster of approved firearm safety devices.
(3) TRIGGER LOCK. 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 Cal. Penal Code § 23635.
(4) RESIDENCE. Any structure intended or used for human habitation, including, without limitation, houses, apartments, condominiums, rooms, in-law units, accessory dwelling units, motels, hotels, single-room occupancy units, time-shares, mobile homes, and recreational and other vehicles where human habitation occurs.
(B) This section does not apply when a firearm is carried on the person of, or is otherwise in the immediate control and possession of, an individual in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
(C) This section does not apply when a firearm is carried on the person of, or is otherwise in the immediate control and possession of, a peace officer (as defined in Cal. Penal Code § 830, et seq., as may be amended from time to time).
(D) It is not the intention of this section to regulate any conduct if the regulation of such conduct has been preempted by state or federal law.
(E) Any person who owns or possesses a firearm must report the theft or loss of the firearm to the Police Chief, or designee, within 48 hours of the time the person suspected or knew that the firearm had been stolen or lost, if:
(1) The person who owns or possessed the stolen or lost firearm resides in the city; or
(2) The theft or loss of the firearm occurred in the city.
(Ord. 4819, passed 10-9-23)