For the purpose of this Chapter, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, the following words, terms and phrases have the meanings given to them in this section:
AMMUNITION. Ammunition or cartridge cases, primers, bullets, or propellant powder designed for use in any firearm, and any component thereof, but shall not include blank cartridges or ammunition that can be used solely in an "antique firearm" as that term is defined in § 921(a)(16) of Title 18 of the United States Code.
APPLICANT. Any person who applies for a regulatory permit, or the renewal of such a permit, to sell, lease or transfer firearms or ammunition, including any officer, director, partner, or other duly authorized representative applying on behalf of an entity.
ENGAGE IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING, LEASING, OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRING ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION. To conduct a business by the selling, leasing or transferring of any firearm or ammunition, or to hold one's self out as engaged in the business of selling, leasing or otherwise transferring any firearm or ammunition, or to sell, lease or transfer firearms or ammunition in quantity, in series, or in individual transactions, or in any other manner indicative of trade.
FIREARM. Any device, designed to be used as a weapon or modified to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled through a barrel a projectile by the force of explosion or other means of combustion, provided that the term FIREARM shall not include an "antique firearm" as defined in § 921(a)(16) of Title 18 of the United States Code.
PERMITTEE. Any person, corporation, partnership or other entity engaged in the business of selling, leasing, or otherwise transferring any firearm or ammunition, which person or entity has obtained a regulatory permit to sell, lease or transfer firearms or ammunition.
PERSON. Any individual, firm, partnership, joint venture, association, corporation, limited liability company, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit, and the plural as well as the singular.
POLICE CHIEF. The City of Culver City Police Chief or the Chiefs designated representative.
(Ord. No. 2022-010 § 1 (part))